Went on a class field trip yesterday to the MCA Denver .
It was a very pleasant way to close out the semester. I was thoroughly impressed by the museum in its entirety. The architecture and exhibits are fabulous. The library and shop have wondrous things. I especially like how each exhibit/artist has private viewing space. It provides the viewer with a total immersive experience with the art. I also like how the exhibits are limited in number. I tend to get art overload if I see too many works at one time. The MCA provides the right amount of pieces to appreciate in one visit.
I guess I had a prior prejudice about Damien Hirst. Perhaps it was a bias about his commercial success. But upon viewing his work, I found I was mesmerized by how beautiful the "Saint Sebastian, Exquisite Pain" sculpture is. I'm still thinking about his pieces and the other artist's work.
Afterward several of us had coffee and tea in the cafe. We had an interesting discussion about the meaning and existence of logic. I feel blessed during my school experience to have met so many smart and talented artists with diverse interests and strengths.
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I always enjoy your take on a scene. Thanks for the thoughtful outline of our visit. I also have enjoyed sharing time with all the great talent in the class.
I have to agree, I was prepared to not like Hirst's formaldehyde preserved cow. I've seen his other works before and was not particularly moved. But, Saint Sebastian really stuck with me and it's a piece I keep thinking about. It raises a lot of questions and the presentation was very beautiful, almost shamefully so since it's such a sad subject.
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