Fascinating video. I hadn't really thought about curtains/fabric but now that you mention it, I have painted into my own paintings in the past. Thanks so much for another helpful film! USA
It is comforting to be able to focus on some kind of recurring themes in contemporary art since, to be honest, there often seems to be no rhyme nor reason to what becomes acceptable in reputable galleries and museums. Curtains as a subject matter, or drapery in general is a wonderful link from art history to contemporary art. It's a light in darkness, in a manner if speaking.
I can see what you mean, but when diving deeper and seeing the bigger picture of what is happening in contemporary art, then the links start to appear and everything starts to make sense. This is exactly why I thought it would be useful to create such a video series-more to come! Have a great day and thank you for watching and your comment
Fascinating video and some really interesting and exciting artists. Thank you! I was intrigued that you featured Ryan Gander heavily in your introduction, but he didn’t appear in the ‘top ten’. Is this because the curtain is only one element of his wider oeuvre?
… adding to the discourse… also… historically having…say… a full-skirted gown or a cape … was a sign of wealth. Large amounts of fabric used in clothing was a luxury. Richesse.
I have been a lover of contemporary art for so many years, and an art history lecturer in my time. As my handle suggests the curtain is a favourite subject of mine. However, I am finding these works are just leaving me cold, not that art has to deal life, but the omission of any of these artists to deal with community, imperfection or the everyday hardships that people are experiencing daily, just comes across as elitist and exclusionary. I have to say I am becoming increasingly disillusioned with contemporary art’s inability to contribute something of any real value or meaning other than to revel in tired aesthetic philosophies and generate market value. Just the same old tired rhetoric, single artist creates ‘art world’ ready piece to sell to oligarch’s tech bros and millionaires. Sad.
I'm an artist 20 years old, so recently i started a painting in a large scale, and i was really happy to start it but day by day I'm getting fear to start working everyday even i am getting confusion before taking every single step to complete the painting, i started that painting with an different idea and composition in my my mind but later on I'm getting defferent idea , so it's becoming so hard for me to enjoy the process , what i need to do right now to avoid this situation?
It depends. Yes, artists absolutely have to explore anything from their own point of view. But this does not mean that a lot of symbolism makes too much redundancy. It also is not always necessary to be aware of all the symbolism when standing in front of it. Think of an opera by Wagner; every note has its purpose and is carefully composed. But we do not have to think or identify every note, we can simply enjoy it in the way we like to enjoy it. Some will identify the patterns and structure, others will simply listen with their eyes closed and enjoy the feeling it gives them.
Strong Subliminal anagram for "Art the Clown" the fictional Character Serial Killer from the movie "Terrifier" another Satanic MK Ultra Subliminal induced Idea only I'm Sorry I am protecting my spirit from the attack of Djinns an Human Alike...I'm sorry but that will not work on me. The Contemporary Art is a Museum here in Strasbourg. I like it it is Nice I have nothing against it as I have nothing against you even tough you've turned the Whole World into a Big Psychiatric Hospital " à ciel ouvert" I am not looking for Revenge I want Justice. Peace Next
Fascinating video. I hadn't really thought about curtains/fabric but now that you mention it, I have painted into my own paintings in the past. Thanks so much for another helpful film! USA
Thank you very much Julien. I loved watching this episode and it's given me inspiration for a future piece of work in my own style.
Thanks so much! Great Ideas! 💖🙏🏾
It is comforting to be able to focus on some kind of recurring themes in contemporary art since, to be honest, there often seems to be no rhyme nor reason to what becomes acceptable in reputable galleries and museums. Curtains as a subject matter, or drapery in general is a wonderful link from art history to contemporary art. It's a light in darkness, in a manner if speaking.
I can see what you mean, but when diving deeper and seeing the bigger picture of what is happening in contemporary art, then the links start to appear and everything starts to make sense. This is exactly why I thought it would be useful to create such a video series-more to come! Have a great day and thank you for watching and your comment
Fascinating video and some really interesting and exciting artists. Thank you! I was intrigued that you featured Ryan Gander heavily in your introduction, but he didn’t appear in the ‘top ten’. Is this because the curtain is only one element of his wider oeuvre?
very interesting ...enjoyed...thankya🤩👌🏼💯
That's great to hear! The pleasure is all mine 🙌
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Thank you this was fabulous
The pleasure is all mine, thank you for tuning in!
Really Like Patty Carrolls work
Absolutely terrific work indeed. Thank you for tuning in 🙏
… adding to the discourse… also… historically having…say… a full-skirted gown or a cape … was a sign of wealth.
Large amounts of fabric used in clothing was a luxury.
Richesse.
Richesse indeed! Thank you, Janet, for this relevant contribution. Wishing you all the best!
I so appreciate this intelligent peek into symbolism and intention, Julien--veel om over na te denken!
Fantastisch om te horen. Bedankt om te kijken!
I have been a lover of contemporary art for so many years, and an art history lecturer in my time. As my handle suggests the curtain is a favourite subject of mine. However, I am finding these works are just leaving me cold, not that art has to deal life, but the omission of any of these artists to deal with community, imperfection or the everyday hardships that people are experiencing daily, just comes across as elitist and exclusionary. I have to say I am becoming increasingly disillusioned with contemporary art’s inability to contribute something of any real value or meaning other than to revel in tired aesthetic philosophies and generate market value. Just the same old tired rhetoric, single artist creates ‘art world’ ready piece to sell to oligarch’s tech bros and millionaires. Sad.
Sad but true. More pathetic is we all are dragged into this, assuming people watching this have interests one way or the other
Thanks, I enjoyed it.
Terrific, the pleasure is all mine. Thank you for watching!
Would you want to make a video about the work of one artist? I would love one about Edith Dekyndt, Joëlle Tuerlinckx, Richard Tuttle,...?
nice video! Greetings from Milan
I'm an artist 20 years old, so recently i started a painting in a large scale, and i was really happy to start it but day by day I'm getting fear to start working everyday even i am getting confusion before taking every single step to complete the painting, i started that painting with an different idea and composition in my my mind but later on I'm getting defferent idea , so it's becoming so hard for me to enjoy the process , what i need to do right now to avoid this situation?
I'm curious about the curtain in Islamic Art now. Thanks.
Salamat po
Thank you for watching 🙏
I think too much symbolism make too much redundancy. I believe that artists should explore dot, line, and face in their own point of views.
Yes indeed.
It depends. Yes, artists absolutely have to explore anything from their own point of view. But this does not mean that a lot of symbolism makes too much redundancy. It also is not always necessary to be aware of all the symbolism when standing in front of it. Think of an opera by Wagner; every note has its purpose and is carefully composed. But we do not have to think or identify every note, we can simply enjoy it in the way we like to enjoy it. Some will identify the patterns and structure, others will simply listen with their eyes closed and enjoy the feeling it gives them.
German words are often very logical, (Vor)(hang)
Absolutely, I believe Germans are very logical in general-something I admire as a Belgian!
Strong Subliminal anagram for "Art the Clown" the fictional Character Serial Killer from the movie "Terrifier" another Satanic MK Ultra Subliminal induced Idea only I'm Sorry I am protecting my spirit from the attack of Djinns an Human Alike...I'm sorry but that will not work on me. The Contemporary Art is a Museum here in Strasbourg. I like it it is Nice I have nothing against it as I have nothing against you even tough you've turned the Whole World into a Big Psychiatric Hospital " à ciel ouvert" I am not looking for Revenge I want Justice. Peace Next