The building itself made a modern statement, as did working out how to get into it!
The first art works we were greeted by, were by Rodin & Picasso...
We then walked through a lovely selection of Impressionist works, by artists whom I have never heard of before, like this beautiful piece...(sorry, cant remember artist's name & alas the postcard shop was closed, so I wasn't able to get a reminder!!)
There was a small selection of decorative arts, including leadlight windows & furniture. Being part of a cat owned family, this particular chair amused me...
A small gallery space was dedicated to Kadinsky, who also designed this music room...
Now, I have to confess, that I am a little irreverent when it comes to some contemporary art. There is a HUGE amount I simply don't like, & a lot I just don't 'get'. However, I have fun thinking of possible options as to what it all might mean. Rose is likewise inclined & as a result we were giggling when perhaps we shouldn't have been throughout this excursion. This next piece had me in stitches. It was in the exhibition entitled 'Rituals', it took up a whole wall, & was entitled 'Untitled'. Such a shame the artist didn't know me, as I would have been happy to have given a title suggestion.
I would have called it 'Playing With Food'! These giant pieces of bread have marks carved into them. It is actually a very impressive piece that would be GREAT to get people discussing it's deeper meaning. I just enjoyed the novelty of it!
This is one of the Museum's treasures. It is by local artist Gustave Dore & is clearly of a Christian theme. What you don't get from this image is just how big it is! So, here's a photo of me striding out the metres in front of it...
I counted 9 metres wide.
We both enjoyed an exhibition on the female form, & surprisingly, with a title like that, there wasn't one nude. There was a huge variety & it really was interesting & impressive. This was my favourite...
We were in the midst of a girlie conversation about waxing strips & how the German brands compared to those back home, when, wouldn't you know it, the next room revealed about 8 variations of this...
Needless to say there was merriment in the museum!
Before descending to the exit, I glanced through the windows & saw the Cathedral in the distance. Special sight.
The next stop was food & feeling cultural, I went for a classic; quiche & salad. Bon apetit!
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