I remember when the Brooks Art Museum commissioned The Family (pictured above) and installed it. I fell in love at first sight. I don't know what about it delighted me, but I have always loved it. I've had a framed postcard of it on my wall as long as I can remember. The museum staff took it off display years ago, and I mourned. I never got a satisfactory explanation for why I could no longer visit with it.
When I heard the Brooks was bringing it back out as a part of a retrospective of Marisol's work, I was in heaven! I've been to visit several times during the exhibition. Marisol is a fascinating artist. Maria Sol Escobar was born in Paris in 1930 of Venezuelan parents. Most of her work was done in New York City. The Boston Globe has an overview of her life and work
In addition to The Family, my particular favorites from this exhibit are Mi Mama y Yo (the work shown above that includes a parasol), and Women Sitting on a Mirror (1965-1966):
Two of the most striking are The Funeral:
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| image from ElMuseo.org |
and Desmond Tutu:
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| image from CarolDiehl.com |
Visitors are encouraged to take a photo of themselves with the family, and here's mine:
The first time I saw the exhibit, I went with The Daughter. We had a delightful lunch out on the patio of the museum's Brushmark Restaurant:
I had chicken salad croissant and coffee:
It was excellent. The Daughter had a hamburger, and she enjoyed it.
The Daughter and I also went downtown to view the works that were inspired by Marisol's sculptures. That link will take you to decent pictures. It was hard for me to get photos through the storefront glass, but these are the best I could do:
I will miss The Family once it leaves, but this exhibition is going to New York City where Marisol currently lives. I hope that once it comes home it will receive the treatment it deserves and can be viewed anytime I go to the Brooks.
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I can see why you are drawn to Marisol's art. I loved the Funeral and of course, the Family. Women sitting on a mirror was great, too. As soon as leave here, I'm headed to the site with the photos from downtown. You have excellent taste in art, as I was drawn to the same pieces you were.
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking us to The Brooks Museum this week for T. It was a lovely (and quite unique) building and grounds.
I'm glad you liked it :)
DeleteThanks for the fun and interesting trip to the museum!
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So glad you enjoyed it :)
DeleteGreat to see Marisol's work. I'd love to see it in person. I particularly like the 3 women on a mirror. I'll check out the link you provided as well. Lunch looks good to. A day with art and lunch with your daughter? Perfect!
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Yes, that was a full day. Great fun! :)
Deletevery interesting style and projects. I can see how you are drawn to her work. Thanks for the links, and happy T day!
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DeleteWhat a fabulous post! I would have loved to visit with you, but you described it so well. Happy T Day :D
ReplyDeletethx! Happy T Day :)
DeleteWhat wonderful art pieces, thanks for sharing! Without blogland I would miss so much art that has been shared. I would have any one of these in my home......just beautiful.
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Time on the internet is sometimes like a mini-vacation, I see so much! :)
DeleteI'm always inspired after reading your posts. So well versed and knowledgable and truly wordly. Makes me want to reach out in my own life a little more. I've never had much patience for history and museums, so I admire that in others. Happy T-day!
ReplyDelete*blushes* Thank you. I do love art museums :) Happy T Day!
DeleteHello and Happy T Day! Sounds like a wonderful day with your daughter, how nice to have that time together. The art you shared is beautiful and new to me. Thanks for sharing and have a good week.
ReplyDeleteIt was a wonderful day with my daughter. :)
DeleteThis artist doesn't seem as well known as others she worked with.
This was a lovely T day post--I learned about a new artist! My daughter lives/goes to school in NYC so maybe she will get to see it in person! Happy T Day!
ReplyDeleteI'm happy you liked it. I hope your daughter gets to see it. Marisol lives in NYC, and I've been wondering if she would make an appearance.
DeleteThanks for the walk through. It's my fav way to travel!
ReplyDeleteA virtual tour lol
DeleteThis was a new artist for me, really interesting! Her work reminds me of Swedish artist Bror Hjort, somehow.
ReplyDeletegoogling Bror Hjort.... I definitely see what you mean! I wonder if they ever met.
DeleteThank you for introducing me to Marisol! I haven't been to a museum in years! That did look like a lovely lunch!
ReplyDeleteHugs! deb
I like to go to the changing exhibits around here, but this one was special. thx! :)
Deleteawesome art and yummy looking lunch...I always enjoy a trip to the museum!
ReplyDeletethx! I think it's fun they have a restaurant at this museum :)
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