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Friday, March 20, 2009

Visual Art Why Do People Like This Painting So Much?

Posted by on Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 3:04 PM

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Eugen Spiro's Dancer

In a new review on Artdish, Gary Faigin declares it Best in (Not Very Good) Show. Gayle Clemans of the Times says it's "worth a visit alone." (Here's his review, her review, and my review of the same show.)

Why is this? I am truly stumped. I can think of about 15 paintings in that show that are far more interesting than this one. In fact, I'd include every single one on this link in that category.

 

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1
Maybe its more effective in person, as all paintings should be veiwed in person, not as a crappy digi pic. Just sayin'.
Posted by nipper on March 20, 2009 at 3:32 PM
2
What, are you dense? Are you retarded or something? Who the hell do you think she is?

She's the goddamn Batman.
Posted by breklor on March 20, 2009 at 3:36 PM
3
Maybe because art criticism is subjective bullshitting.
Posted by lawl on March 20, 2009 at 5:52 PM
4
Because 25% of it is better than 100% of most paintings elsewhere?
Posted by mattereaterlad on March 20, 2009 at 6:02 PM
5
its like a fucking unfinished klimt rip-off, without the seductiveness. its boring.
Posted by sarge on March 20, 2009 at 7:54 PM
6
It's familiar - Manet like. It's easy to pigeon-hole and rank along side of other essence of motion or essence of act sort of paintings.
Posted by kinaidos on March 20, 2009 at 10:19 PM
7
It's the Disney factor.
Posted by Paul Arnauti on March 20, 2009 at 11:29 PM
8
DON"T MESS WIT BALTHUS' MOM!!!
It explains alot about his paintings.....
Posted by rainier on March 21, 2009 at 9:56 AM
9
I'd hit it.
Posted by Greg on March 21, 2009 at 12:30 PM
10
Way to nip it.
Posted by d.b.kieneker@youknowmyknot on March 21, 2009 at 12:53 PM

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