In art there are many ways to capture different elements of life. In the museum of modern art we were given the opportunity to view many of these brilliant works or art. They ranged from paintings, photographs, sculptures and others each capturing something unique and interesting. They each told a story. Some of the stories they told were about the artist themselves, the artist's cultural background as well as historical events that inspired the artist.
The first work of art I had selected was by the artist Max Beckmann. His piece titled "Self-Portrait with a Cigarette"was an Oil on canvas painting completed in the year 1923. The painting reflects his individual identity by depicting himself in a suit as a strong businessman while still showing part of a clown dress that completely contradicts the original focus of the image. This artist in particular is known for painting himself as a clown, and in this image he attempted to alter his appearance to seem more serious. This image shows the personality of the artist with the idea that he doesn't like to come across as a serious man but more of a joker or clown at heart.
The second work of art I selected was created by the artist Felix Gonzalez-Torres. His minimalism installation piece titled "Untitled" (Supreme Majority) was made up of seven paper parts all shaped like spikes at different sizes. It was completed in the year 1991. The artist was inspired to create this piece because he was struggling with AIDs around the same time period there was a huge spread of the HIV virus which was a dark time in our recent history.
The final piece I selected was titled "Babel Blocks" (2007 -12). It was created by Constantin Boym
and Laurene Leon Boym of Boym Partners Inc. This piece is a small collection of wooden action figures that represented New York's religious and cultural diversity. This piece shows that New York has a little of every culture or religious background and that every culture is accepted here.
Lastly, each of the previously mentioned pieces of art were each significant in their own way. They reflect how the art related to them personally, historically, and culturally. The museum had so many works of art it was difficult to choose which ones to write about, but there was still a lot left to see. This was a great trip and I would like to visit again just to take more time to see all the art I missed.
The second work of art I selected was created by the artist Felix Gonzalez-Torres. His minimalism installation piece titled "Untitled" (Supreme Majority) was made up of seven paper parts all shaped like spikes at different sizes. It was completed in the year 1991. The artist was inspired to create this piece because he was struggling with AIDs around the same time period there was a huge spread of the HIV virus which was a dark time in our recent history.
The final piece I selected was titled "Babel Blocks" (2007 -12). It was created by Constantin Boym
and Laurene Leon Boym of Boym Partners Inc. This piece is a small collection of wooden action figures that represented New York's religious and cultural diversity. This piece shows that New York has a little of every culture or religious background and that every culture is accepted here.
Lastly, each of the previously mentioned pieces of art were each significant in their own way. They reflect how the art related to them personally, historically, and culturally. The museum had so many works of art it was difficult to choose which ones to write about, but there was still a lot left to see. This was a great trip and I would like to visit again just to take more time to see all the art I missed.
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