Author Archives: Mr. Turtle
A New Look at the Old
Think you know the works of old masters? You might have to think again after you see the work of artist Bence Hajdu, profiled in this article on Hyperallergic and this article on Hypenotice. Hajdu digitally removes the figures from a series of paintings and turns the focus on the environment, the backgrounds, and the interior spaces.
The digital removal of figures forces viewers to notice things they may have missed before – like the patterns on a floor or the perspective of the picture plane. His unique approach is a good reminder that in a work of art there are always many details to take in slowly.
Thanks again to Hrag Vartanian at Hyperallergic and Boogie at Hypenotice for the great articles that originally brought this artist to our attention.
– Naomi Kuo, Slow Art Day Intern
Miami, Florida- Gallery Diet
London, England- Tate Modern
LACMA’s Laquered Boxes – Worth Some Time
Kathryn Santner at LACMA posted an in-depth analysis of Mexican laquered sewing boxes, which are part of the museum’s growing collection of Latin American decorative arts. Her article is worth a slow read – and the objects are certainly worth a slow look the next time you visit LACMA.
Thanks to Tyler Green’s Wednesday Links for pointing us to this great post.