This week Denise and I went to the Hamburger Bahnhof National Modern Art Museum in Berlin. A former train station and now a massive museum.
Me and Andy Warhol. Yes, photography was allowed, which is usually unheard of.
Denise and Robert Rauchenberg.
Anselm Kiefer's lead aeroplane
White field landscapes by Qiu Shihua. Magical landscapes reminiscent of traditional Chinese
'water' painting. Dreamy and half-there, these
photos just can't capture the paintings
beauty.
'water' painting. Dreamy and half-there, these
photos just can't capture the paintings
beauty.
Doll parts and dolls by American outsider artist Morton Bartlett (1909-1992). He created a dozen half life-size anatomically-correct
dolls.
dolls.
What at first seemed sinister was not. Orphaned at eight, unable to settle into a job or relationship, he saw combat and then eventually created these dolls like a small family. He sewed beautiful clothes for them all. Almost all of their poses are innocent and happy. Most look around the age of eight although there is a baby and a teenager.
Clearly obsessive and a complete outsider, he spent many years working on these dolls only to box them away towards the end of his life.
Although I am not fond of Joseph Beuys usually, these pieces are right up my alley.
Not to sure who the artist is-but it's pretty funny. He is asleep, not fallen out of the wheelchair.
Finally, the amazing light sculptures of Anthony McCall. Sculpture, drawing and video installation. You could interact with them by blowing into the smoke and walk into them. So, so beautiful.
An amazing collection of art.
Did I tell you we are loving Berlin?!
XXX
13 comments:
I love the way you show your followers the things you´ve seen. Thank you for another great pictures of Berlin and its art.
How fantastic!
Have to go to Berlin, I think.
à lausanne ..prochainement la gare sera aussi transformé en musée d'art moderne..
Hi don ,
Just spent the morning catching up with your grand tour... Everything judy looks fantastic and of course now I want to go... I bet your are chomping at the bit to start back at work with your head full of new ideas and concepts .. Loved your chairs .. Wish I could afford your clothes cause I love those too.. Shawly drapey wrap around me just my style .. Your obviously on the right track and ready for the big time .. Enjoy and have a beer for me
Wow this is just fantastic. What a place! It'd be a fascinating job to curate such an exhibition. Love the wheelchair the most. I feel like this sometimes. You know? You don't have to be crippled to feel like that. I think it has a strong metaphor in there... Lovely photos thank you for sharing!
Blossom- Thanks so much. I really enjoy sharing and it is a great way to relive the day.
Brudeblogg- So close for Europeans!.
Elfi- I will have to check that one out too! D'Orsay was amazing because of it's history too.
Beatnheart- Thank you, thank you and thank you!
Louise. Thanks. You are so right...just wanting to lay down. But we know the easiest thing in the world is to give up!
Oh how I would love to get that up close and personal with a Rauchenberg! Completely gobsmacked at the quality of your pics Don. I am loving every minute of this European vacation!
x
sue
Gawd. Yous two are really lapping it all up. Well done you.
Some great art here. This is turning into the best trip ever!
Facinating.Thank you Don
Oh wow! Anselm Kiefer's pieces blow me away!! It must have been amazing seeing his work face to face.
Thank You Sir!!! Great post
The miniature guy asleep by the wheel chair is amazing, can I repost the photo on my miniature blog giving you credit of course?!
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