This was an unsettling installation in the V&A by America artist, Darren Waterston.
He recreated his own version of the Peacock Room, a famous dinning room decorated by James Whistler, to symbolise the “tension between art and money; ego and patronage.”
Th image is my contribution to Debbie’s Six Word Saturday.
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10 responses to “When money, power, pride, meets art”
Looks like an Asian-inspired work, surprisingly from an American artist!
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The original room by Whistler had a touch of that Influence from the “orient”. Perhaps very fashionable at the time?
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I get it…Whistler’s works are inspired by Japanese woodcuts, that’s why!!! Good conversation (art)piece. 🙂
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Strange! Happy weekend, Aggie 🙂 🙂
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Thanks Jo! A happy weekend to you too
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Unsettling is a very good way to describe it.
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It was a beautiful installation, but something was a bit “off” about it. Maybe it was the crushed pottery on the ground or the broken shelves, it didn’t leave me with a comfortable feeling. After reading about the history of the original room, I can understand why!
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Yes, I found myself unable to really focus and feel a sense of cohesiveness. My eyes were taken in many different directions. I imagine seeing all the details in person was even more impactful.
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Amazing art, but agree not very comforting!
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You’re right! It wasn’t.
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