Chaletmomma

two weeks ago we visited one of the best places on earth the Metropolitan Museum of Art we had a list of exhibitions to view but, the top not to be missed was the David Hockney.

so after a yummy lunch at the Petrie Court Cafe we took in the retrospective of his life's work.

A Bigger Splash, 1967.

this painting was the exhibition cover image.

The Third Love Painting, 1960

Liam was taken with this work - what he thought was a robot really spoke to his 6 year old self.

Pool and Steps, Le Nid du Duc, 1971

Savings and Loan Building, 1967

A Lawn Being Sprinkled, 1967.

Medical Building, 1967

Contre-Jour in the French Style-Against the day Dans Le Style-Francais, 1974.

Nichols Canyon, 1980

The Road Across the Wolds, 1997

The Road to Thwing, 2006

the piece is made up of 6 panels. Liam really enjoyed the colors.

Elderflower Blossom, Kilham, 2006 wm.jpg

Elderberry Blossoms, Kilham, 2008

Hawthorn Blossom near Rudston, 2008 wm.jpg

Hawthorne Blossom near Rudston, 2008

i circled back to this installation three times.

i could have stood there for hours watching the images morph into new - as they traced his drawing process from piece to piece.

the images were amazing... and it led my son to inquire -

" could i do that on my iPad?"

i hope you will follow the link and look at more of Mr. Hockney's works.

i'm blessed to live close to NYC and be able to visit the Met anytime - I know there are museums everywhere - find one and treat yourself!

here's a list with links for some museums in New Jersey.

til next time.

last week Liam had a few days off so we happily planned a visit to one of the best places on earth the Metropolitan Museum of Art. this was Liam's third visit and as i mentioned in my piece friday fun! about our trip to The Met Cloisters last November. Liam's a big fan of museums and especially the gift shop at the end of every outing.

i love this vintage image of the Met. give me sepia all day long...

we started our adventure with the mummies of course - item 1 on our agenda. unfortunately The Temple of Dendur was closed for a private event.

this lovely lady holding her son is the goddess Isis suckling her son Horus. 332–30 B.C. she completely caught my eye. i love the positions of the statuary on this shelf.

a crocodile for my boy.

these candlesticks are tres chic! you can find something for all tastes at the Met!

after a yummy lunch at the Petrie Court Cafe we made our way to the David Hockney exhibit. it was breathtaking - so thrilled to have been able to view before it closed February 25. next week's post is devoted to Mr. Hockney - i will leave you with this.

A Bigger Splash, 1967. this painting was the exhibition cover image.

the William Eggleston exhibit was next - so much vibrant color in these dye transfer prints.

Memphis 1971-74

Greenwood 1971-74

Mississippi 1971-74

in our world of endless images - this gave me pause.

we popped into the Impressionist gallery - of course!

Camille Pissaro:

The Boulevard Montmartre on a Winter Morning

Vincent Van Gogh:

Roses

Pierre Auguste Renoir:

A Waitress at Duval's Restaurant

we progressed to the Arms and Armor gallery. this was item 2 on Liam's agenda.

you can guess what item 3 was... the gift shop. nothing funnier than a child running down the days schedule for you. ha!

he was happy!

oh so very happy!

"pretend I am wearing this"

we detoured into the American Wing before our last stop (Liam begrudgingly agreed!) and took in the Thomas Cole's Journey - Atlantic Crossings exhibit which features his works along with those of his contemporaries.

Here is his sketch box.