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Visiting the Georgia O’Keefe Museum in Santa Fe
As we were walking into the Georgia O’Keefe Museum, my dad spoke into the light summer rain. “This is it, you’re finally going to be able to see her museum, after all of the years of studying and admiring her paintings. Here’s the thing. I’ve been to this museum before, once when I was in high school. Georgia O’Keefe makes lovely paintings, but she’s not my favorite painter. I do like her paintings, though. When most people speak of O’Keefe, they usually bring up her big flower paintings, which are believed to be a clever abstraction of anatomy. Maybe they speak to her cow bone paintings, which are a little…
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Current Mood Board: A Walk
Hard week! It’s been stressful for everyone. Does anyone else worry what other newsworthy events you are missing while Facebook feeds are flooded with one alarming political position after the other and subsequent backlash? To step away from it a little, try taking a walk. You could even listen to “A Walk” by Tycho, one of the best ways to de-stress and clear your mind. Or try to take a walk without even stepping outside the house. Wander after your inspiration. Here’s a mood board of artists and images I’ve been thinking about and crushing on this week on Pinterest. Join me down the rabbit hole. All links are art,…
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Day For Night 2016 Houston Part 1
Winter came gusting in on the first half of Aphex Twin’s set – the first time he performed in the US in 8 years. The swampy air on the edge of the bayou was humid and heavy all day at Day for Night until he started. At the first bursts of wind the crowd started cheering. Then the rain started and we had to live in the chill or go home. Synchronicities tumbled together, time sped up. Sometimes art borders on premonition. Last year Day for Night, Houston’s art and music festival, was awesome. In spite of that, this year Chris and I almost didn’t go until the last minute.…
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Kusama: At the End of the Universe
Chris and I caught Kusama: At the End of the Universe last weekend at the MFAH by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. The exhibit is comprised of two main installation pieces, Love is Calling and Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity, as well as a series of paintings and a big Kusama sculpture that looks like a pumpkin. Love is Calling Here’s what the experience for Love is Calling is like. You wait in line next to a bunch of other museum goers, akin to the anticipation of boarding the latest amusement park ride. Near the front of the line, a gallery (flight?) attendant gives a brief overview of what to expect…
