Sadly, some idiots are now throwing paint, soup or other destructive items on fabulous works of art. One of these days a piece of irreplaceable artwork will be destroyed by these morons.
I recall being in an art gallery on the Mall in DC and some security kid coming over asking if I had the flash shut off. I just looked at him and told him I had been photographing fine art since before his dad was born. sadly he must encounter a great many idiots to have to approach people and make that inquiry.
There is a portrait at the Toledo Museum of Art of a man whose shoe follows you around the room. Literally, the toe of the shoe always points directly at you no matter how far right you move in the room. As you stand directly in front of the portrait, you see the toe and the shoe head on. If you walk to the right side of the room while looking at it, its profile seems to grow longer as it turns with you. It is spooky as H#LL. I have no idea if the effect was intended or not, and if so, how the artist pulled it off.
This is based on a true story. I took art history in college so it was all coming back to me when my family and I were at the Met in NYC. I was pointing out some of the interesting details of certain paintings and continually setting off the security voice alarms. And my kids’ voice alarms, “OMG! Dad, stop pointing at it!”
When at the Louvre in France, I did the same thing. Pointed to something and my finger triggered the alarm. Everyone rushed out of the room and I was left standing alone with the guard snickering….☺️☺️☺️☺️
Didn’t have that problem at the Art Institute in Chicago … but they have roped off areas to keep you back. I leaned in a lot, though. Much to the docents’ chagrin …!
Gent 8 months ago
Eh at least he not steenky activeest throwing soup on artwork.
pat sandy creator 8 months ago
Security’s on the way…
Dobie Premium Member 8 months ago
You…will…be…vaporized…in…15…seconds…
Any…pocket…change…that…survives…will…be…donated…to…the…artist!
zeexenon 8 months ago
No touchee without clean white gloves. Then, expect to lose a finger or two.
Just-me 8 months ago
Sadly, some idiots are now throwing paint, soup or other destructive items on fabulous works of art. One of these days a piece of irreplaceable artwork will be destroyed by these morons.
nancyb creator 8 months ago
The eyes follow you around the room, Dave.
ladykat 8 months ago
Inanimate objects talking directly to you can be unsettling.
darcyandsimon 8 months ago
OMG. This is me! Always too close to the art. But we get personalized, human service in our local galleries. ;-)
formathe 8 months ago
I recall being in an art gallery on the Mall in DC and some security kid coming over asking if I had the flash shut off. I just looked at him and told him I had been photographing fine art since before his dad was born. sadly he must encounter a great many idiots to have to approach people and make that inquiry.
cor_en_fa 8 months ago
There is a portrait at the Toledo Museum of Art of a man whose shoe follows you around the room. Literally, the toe of the shoe always points directly at you no matter how far right you move in the room. As you stand directly in front of the portrait, you see the toe and the shoe head on. If you walk to the right side of the room while looking at it, its profile seems to grow longer as it turns with you. It is spooky as H#LL. I have no idea if the effect was intended or not, and if so, how the artist pulled it off.
Doug K 8 months ago
When something speaks to you, you might just want to listen
… and maybe do what it says.
John Lustig (Last Kiss) creator 8 months ago
Add some wheels and a motor and the whole painting can follow you around the room…and nag you mercilessly.
davewhamond creator 8 months ago
This is based on a true story. I took art history in college so it was all coming back to me when my family and I were at the Met in NYC. I was pointing out some of the interesting details of certain paintings and continually setting off the security voice alarms. And my kids’ voice alarms, “OMG! Dad, stop pointing at it!”
Zebrastripes 8 months ago
When at the Louvre in France, I did the same thing. Pointed to something and my finger triggered the alarm. Everyone rushed out of the room and I was left standing alone with the guard snickering….☺️☺️☺️☺️
Mike Baldwin creator 8 months ago
Cool Side Story, Dave.
Frank Burns Eats Worms 8 months ago
It gives him inner calm.
Howard'sMyHero 8 months ago
Didn’t have that problem at the Art Institute in Chicago … but they have roped off areas to keep you back. I leaned in a lot, though. Much to the docents’ chagrin …!
Impkins Premium Member 8 months ago
Art can be dangerous! :)
The Tooninator creator 8 months ago
Just imagine how upsetting it would be to see the “Scream” in a museum.