For anyone who reads my review in the July 30 prairie dog of the war and violence-themed show Diabolique that's on at the Dunlop Gallery until Aug. 30, be advised that when I initially viewed the show and wrote my review I overlooked a wonderful work by Romanian artist Bogdan Achimescu that's installed above the reference desk and computer work stations on the main floor of Central library. It consists of hundreds of small-scale portrait drawings on paper strung across the ceiling. Given Romania's tragic modern history, it could be viewed as a memorial to the thousands of people in the country who have lost their lives due to political persecution and war. In more general terms, it could also be viewed as a memorial to victims of violence and oppression everywhere. Or the ability of the human spirit to triumph over political oppression and armed aggression. Regardless, make sure you check it out when you see Diabolique.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Dog Blog, the official blog of prairie dog magazine, welcomes your comments. We encourage smart, insightful and hilarious posts, and support a critical, lively, debate-filled environment. We frown on hostility and abuse, unless it's very, very funny--then again if it's funny, it's probably not really all that abusive.
Some rules:
Comments deemed contrary to the spirit of enlightened discourse and/or entertaining squawking shall be mercilessly squished.
Bigotry, hate, threats and psychosis will not be tolerated--but that goes without saying.
Thanks for posting on Dog Blog. Have fun, play nice and rant well.
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.