Leaving the tour of Wangen for a bit, let’s stop briefly in Zürich. One son and I did a short visit to the new building of the art museum. The old part is being renovated. The new part is mostly filled with modern and contemporary art, with highlights of the historic collections.
In Zürich
…. with view obstructors…
Kunsthaus interior, with concrete walls and gorgeous stonework floors.
Scented flowers!
A well-know Swiss artist did this walk-through light installation, with changing colors, choreographed to music. It was very pleasing. I need a room like that.
Some of the works, from donated collections, are what I call snooker-works: “You can’t be serious.” I know there are lots of words spilled over “pure emotion,” “my vision,” “color fields,” and “impressions of our times,” but they don’t justify the hype or the pretend, even if the name Picasso is appended, or if a New York art critic applauded it.
But, there were color combinations, some pattern work, and composition ideas to be appreciated in some of the odd ones. Others could be readily ignored.
Much wall space taken up
A school class was sitting around this, drawing - not sure what.
The light and shadows were lovely. Note the toes.
Another famous Swiss artist: Alberto Giacometti.
AND, the Monet room, probably the biggest drawing card to Zurich’s Kunsthaus.
Much wall space taken up for a good cause.
A small section close-up to see the brush work and color choices
Another perennial favorite - Renoir
The Impressionists collection is extensive and and appealing.
I like the Dutch baroque.
And future visits are required to absorb more.
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