So much to enjoy in this one. Great to see so many Münters and Werefkins. Highlight for me was the wall of 3 Marcs including 'Tiger'. I don't pay much attention to curators' notes these day - they tend to detract rather than add to the experience.
I loved Franz Marc's work. I read a review after posting this which said something like 'Marc was a futurist without the energy' but I couldn't disagree more. The room you are describing was a highlight. This is certainly a show where you just need the art. It spoke for itself Thank you for watching.
Thank you, as always, for watching. We were so lucky to get these in London on loan. Quite a few Turner's have gone to Munich in exchange. It's an interesting new way of working, being pedalled as environmentally friendly because one bulk loan is perceived as better than dozens of individual paintings coming from multiple galleries.
I really enjoyed your review and it has been very well edited and filmed. There's an exhibition of George Rowlett flower paintings at the Art Space Gallery starting later in May 2024. I thought that you might like to cover that?
Definitely George Rowlett. Excellent examples of painting must reach the public. So much current painting is subpar, we have artists who can not truly express themselves for the lack of sufficient proficiency in painting that are being exhibited at mega galleries, is it any wonder auction prices are being slashed by double digit percentages?!
Thank you for the tip. Will definitely cover that. Close to one of my favourite pubs too! I'll get along at the end of May/early June. I'm not familiar with his work so will enjoy exploring.
I really like Kandinsky and Marc's work. But the only problem I have with these blockbuster exhibitions is that there are too many people in the gallery. I feel like you can't look at a painting without somebody standing in front of it or you have to wait for somebody to move on so you can look at it. I find the text labels too small and hard to read and I don't think they accommodate for people in wheelchairs or older people who might find it difficult to see. I just wish I could view the paintings in peace and at a slow pace so I could really look at them and take it on board more. Also £22.00 for a ticket is a lot of money and there was no exhibition guide given to accompany the exhibition which talks about the movement and the artist. Instead you had to go and buy it in the gift shop. I also don't live in London so I have to make an 1 hours and a half train journey to get down there and go on the underground. I am also on a time limit because I have to catch the train back. I made the big mistake of going down on the closing weekend. It was absolutely packed with people. Sorry rant over. I do work in a museum.
I am sorry it was a bad experience. The Tate have stopped producing exhibition guides (cost cutting, I imagine) and I think that is a huge pity. They used to produce small overview guides for each show (included in the ticket price, with the idea that you could purchase a more comprehensive one in the shop if you so wished.) and these were valued by lots of us. I agree, re wheelchairs. It is very difficult to see the works as they are often higher than a wheelchair users sight line and becomes nigh on impossible if the crowds are large. I think there could be more specific times when ticket numbers are reduced so that art lovers in wheelchairs can get more access. I think, in terms of crowd levels, you must have hit a particularly packed time and I am sorry to hear that because it clearly impacts on enjoyment. I am still comparing to my squeeze at Musee d'Orsay earlier in the year which was just horrendous and at a level never experienced in London. I hope that seeing the Kandinsky and Marc works with your own eyes at least partially made up for it. Thank you for taking the time to comment. It (the wider gallery experience, as opposed to a simple show visit) is something I am considering covering in 2025.
the morphing of Kandinsky to a more abstract style was very obvious thanks for showing that transition. Also his colour combinations are amazing!! Im in Vancouver so I wont be making it to the show
Thank you for watching from Canada, It was interesting because Kandinsky came across as a bit of a bore - holding forth on his theories of art and spirituality with other members of the group- but his art was still amazing and experimental.
Could you address the war paintings please? I thought were extraordinary but don't know the artists..Great vlog.. I visited this exhibiting on a recent visit from Australia. It was extraordinary. More info on the women would be great
Hi, sorry for the delay in replying. I am so glad you got to see this. I definitely need to cover the women of The Blue Rider more - that was a highlight of this show, wasn't it?
So many Excellent examples of painting. I’ve never seen the image of the big cat (cubist composition of the head is so well done) So much current painting is subpar, we have artists (Rita Ackerman, Dana Hirst. Tracy Emin) who can not truly express themselves for the lack of sufficient proficiency in painting that are being exhibited at mega galleries, is it any wonder auction prices are being slashed by double digit percentages?!
Some excellent control. I didn't mention it in the review but I was quietly touched by Macke - just an artist painting what he saw. Not on the same level as some of the rest of the group or widely experimental but still used colour well. I have noticed, over the last seven or eight years, a return to a focus on the proficiency of painting, with a host of newer artists doing this. There is no doubt whatsoever as you say, that contemporary art is way overpriced.
Such an enlightening video and commentary . Thank you
Thank you very much indeed for watching and taking the time to comment.
Far better than the video put out by the Tate itself.
Thank you very much for watching and for your kind comment.
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Definite energy - I took that away. Thank you for watching.
So much to enjoy in this one. Great to see so many Münters and Werefkins. Highlight for me was the wall of 3 Marcs including 'Tiger'. I don't pay much attention to curators' notes these day - they tend to detract rather than add to the experience.
I loved Franz Marc's work. I read a review after posting this which said something like 'Marc was a futurist without the energy' but I couldn't disagree more. The room you are describing was a highlight. This is certainly a show where you just need the art. It spoke for itself Thank you for watching.
Also, Werefkin stood out for me as well. I know little about her until recently.
Outstanding!!!
Thank you for watching - so many great paintings in this show.
What a very generous loan of so many wonderful paintings. I enjoyed the commentary and music too. Thank you for sharing the show.
Thank you, as always, for watching. We were so lucky to get these in London on loan. Quite a few Turner's have gone to Munich in exchange. It's an interesting new way of working, being pedalled as environmentally friendly because one bulk loan is perceived as better than dozens of individual paintings coming from multiple galleries.
These artist are a great influence for me and sadly I won’t be able see the show. I’ll buy the catalog from the exhibition. Thanks for shareing
The catalogue is definitely worth getting. Thank you for watching - I hope it gave you a sense of the show.
I really enjoyed your review and it has been very well edited and filmed. There's an exhibition of George Rowlett flower paintings at the Art Space Gallery starting later in May 2024. I thought that you might like to cover that?
Definitely George Rowlett. Excellent examples of painting must reach the public. So much current painting is subpar, we have artists who can not truly express themselves for the lack of sufficient proficiency in painting that are being exhibited at mega galleries, is it any wonder auction prices are being slashed by double digit percentages?!
Thank you for the tip. Will definitely cover that. Close to one of my favourite pubs too! I'll get along at the end of May/early June. I'm not familiar with his work so will enjoy exploring.
I really like Kandinsky and Marc's work. But the only problem I have with these blockbuster exhibitions is that there are too many people in the gallery. I feel like you can't look at a painting without somebody standing in front of it or you have to wait for somebody to move on so you can look at it. I find the text labels too small and hard to read and I don't think they accommodate for people in wheelchairs or older people who might find it difficult to see. I just wish I could view the paintings in peace and at a slow pace so I could really look at them and take it on board more. Also £22.00 for a ticket is a lot of money and there was no exhibition guide given to accompany the exhibition which talks about the movement and the artist. Instead you had to go and buy it in the gift shop. I also don't live in London so I have to make an 1 hours and a half train journey to get down there and go on the underground. I am also on a time limit because I have to catch the train back. I made the big mistake of going down on the closing weekend. It was absolutely packed with people. Sorry rant over. I do work in a museum.
I am sorry it was a bad experience. The Tate have stopped producing exhibition guides (cost cutting, I imagine) and I think that is a huge pity. They used to produce small overview guides for each show (included in the ticket price, with the idea that you could purchase a more comprehensive one in the shop if you so wished.) and these were valued by lots of us. I agree, re wheelchairs. It is very difficult to see the works as they are often higher than a wheelchair users sight line and becomes nigh on impossible if the crowds are large. I think there could be more specific times when ticket numbers are reduced so that art lovers in wheelchairs can get more access. I think, in terms of crowd levels, you must have hit a particularly packed time and I am sorry to hear that because it clearly impacts on enjoyment. I am still comparing to my squeeze at Musee d'Orsay earlier in the year which was just horrendous and at a level never experienced in London. I hope that seeing the Kandinsky and Marc works with your own eyes at least partially made up for it. Thank you for taking the time to comment. It (the wider gallery experience, as opposed to a simple show visit) is something I am considering covering in 2025.
Lovely video. Very informative. Thanks
Thank you very much for watching and for kind comment. Some great paintings in this show!
New subscriber--based on this video. Thanks for making this available to those of us across the Atlantic.
Thank you so much for watching and subscribing.
the morphing of Kandinsky to a more abstract style was very obvious thanks for showing that transition. Also his colour combinations are amazing!! Im in Vancouver so I wont be making it to the show
Thank you for watching from Canada, It was interesting because Kandinsky came across as a bit of a bore - holding forth on his theories of art and spirituality with other members of the group- but his art was still amazing and experimental.
Could you address the war paintings please? I thought were extraordinary but don't know the artists..Great vlog.. I visited this exhibiting on a recent visit from Australia. It was extraordinary. More info on the women would be great
Hi, sorry for the delay in replying. I am so glad you got to see this. I definitely need to cover the women of The Blue Rider more - that was a highlight of this show, wasn't it?
So many Excellent examples of painting. I’ve never seen the image of the big cat (cubist composition of the head is so well done)
So much current painting is subpar, we have artists (Rita Ackerman, Dana Hirst. Tracy Emin) who can not truly express themselves for the lack of sufficient proficiency in painting that are being exhibited at mega galleries, is it any wonder auction prices are being slashed by double digit percentages?!
Some excellent control. I didn't mention it in the review but I was quietly touched by Macke - just an artist painting what he saw. Not on the same level as some of the rest of the group or widely experimental but still used colour well. I have noticed, over the last seven or eight years, a return to a focus on the proficiency of painting, with a host of newer artists doing this. There is no doubt whatsoever as you say, that contemporary art is way overpriced.
Museums with out men......Must be a bit like eating a day old bath bun!
Judy Chicago??