Andrea Rohr – Post 3 – Art galleries!
Part 1
The Australian, “Something vital is lost when anything goes,” Rosemary Sorensen
The days of standing behind a boxed line when viewing a painting while simultaneously being hushed by a security guard are coming to an end. At least the end is near for the Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane, Australia. This gallery thrives on breaking the conventions. It is an anything goes style. One of the most interesting aspects an observer noted was how people interacted with the exhibit. Some people are curious and jump in head first, becoming a part of the art. While, others treat it as a bizarre world in which they must leave quickly. With the introduction of “living” and interactive art that allows the patron to help create, scores of people are turning up to galleries that were once empty except for the creations of the artists.
Part 2
ACMI, “Tim Burton, The Exhibit.”
http://www.acmi.net.au/timburton.aspx
Tim Burton brings his artwork that was the inspiration to many of his films to Melbourne, Australia. It was “Curated in direct collaboration with Burton, the exhibition brings together over 700 works, including paintings, drawings, puppets, costumes, storyboards and film. Discover the elements of gothic fantasy, dark humor and motifs that characterize Burton's work as director, concept artist, illustrator and photographer.” The four-city exhibit ends its stay in Melbourne on October 10.
Part 3
The thought that the Tim Burton art exhibit will be there when I arrive to Melbourne is a great reason to arrive a touch early. After viewing several pictures of what the exhibit entails, I felt an eerie reminder of the Salvador Dali Museum in Spain. I realize, Tim Burton is an American, but it will be great to see something that will bring an assorted group of people from around the world together for an eccentric evening. Plus, the art is going to be epic. I am especially curious, after reading the first source about the surge of post-modern art, to whether or not people will appreciate the bizzaro-world the filmmaker has created? Will they embrace this new world or run quickly through it? Also, will Aussies and Americans translate the art in the same matter? Will Mr. Burton’s childhood in suburban California during the 1960’s reflect similar emotions to one who grew up in an Australian suburb during the same era can relate too? My guess is yes, but what may be a powerful image for one may be mundane for another, as it usually is in art.
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