Thank you for sharing your insight into some of the top pieces of this exhibit. I think I'm done with huge, big-name, Paris exhibits but am a bit sad at the thought of missing this one.
The restricted palette and horizon pay tribute to his insistence that this is what we ought to be looking at - not that, but this, now. And the lilypads with reflected tree is of course a continuation of a conversation with Claude Monet’s work.
because it speaks so concisely to the partnership between his presence in the now and his, as you say, conversations with past artists.
Thank you so much Binita, it was SO HARD to pick just 5. The show is on until August 31 do try and get there!
Not sure if this comprehensively answers the question I raised with you a few weeks back, Rosie, but I love the way Hockney's work asks that question.
Looks absolutely fabulous, and would be worth the price of admission for me to just see his shimmering pools and Californian skies.
Excellent selection. Painting what cannot be photographed, the whole point, especially with the here and now you men.
utterly fabulous - I loved these 5 - that flight into Italy stopped me in my tracks. now I want to go to Paris dammit!
What a joy - and so great there will be Five of the Bests every Monday!
Thanks Mark! Putting it together now!
Thank you for sharing your insight into some of the top pieces of this exhibit. I think I'm done with huge, big-name, Paris exhibits but am a bit sad at the thought of missing this one.
It is too big, Betty. Just too many pictures. Save your energy for a more focused show.
3 cheers for 5 of your best! Another engrossing read Rosie
Thankyou v much Philippa!
Hey, what a cool piece.
I dig your point after Wind on the Pond:
The restricted palette and horizon pay tribute to his insistence that this is what we ought to be looking at - not that, but this, now. And the lilypads with reflected tree is of course a continuation of a conversation with Claude Monet’s work.
because it speaks so concisely to the partnership between his presence in the now and his, as you say, conversations with past artists.
Thankyou so much Nicholas! And for the postcard mention!