Sign in Subscribe

art

Mar
08
A nude woman sits next to a picnic in the woods with two men in suits. Another woman in a chemise bathes in a stream.

on looking, part 3

What is there to see, if all there is to see is paint?
7 min read
Feb
16
the author standing in a gallery and looking at one of the paintings known as the Ten Largest by Hilma af Klint

on looking, part 2

The I that receives the work of art is much larger and not personal or even really mine.
4 min read
Feb
09
A nude white woman looks directly at the viewer as she is reclined on a bed and a black maid presents a large bouquet to her.

on looking, part 1

I have made a practice of looking at a work of art until I think that I am bored, and then I keep on looking.
3 min read