Comments on: People Watching http://lollygirl.com/blog/2008/09/05/people-watching Craft. Photography. Travel. Fri, 04 May 2012 04:00:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Busykitty http://lollygirl.com/blog/2008/09/05/people-watching/comment-page-1#comment-238700 Busykitty Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:02:54 +0000 http://lollygirl.com/blog/?p=978#comment-238700 Why, yes, I have. I am KBrow's sister, and just got back from the National Gallery in DC, where I saw an exhibit of treasures and artifacts from Afghanistan. Long story short, they were long-forgotten, feared-lost trinkets from centuries ago that have emerged from such a tragic tale. In light of my recent reading/cinema phase of all things Afghani, it was a real treat! Found some real bauble beauties there as well, earrings... Why, yes, I have. I am KBrow’s sister, and just got back from the National Gallery in DC, where I saw an exhibit of treasures and artifacts from Afghanistan. Long story short, they were long-forgotten, feared-lost trinkets from centuries ago that have emerged from such a tragic tale. In light of my recent reading/cinema phase of all things Afghani, it was a real treat! Found some real bauble beauties there as well, earrings…

]]> By: misscurious http://lollygirl.com/blog/2008/09/05/people-watching/comment-page-1#comment-237886 misscurious Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:49:52 +0000 http://lollygirl.com/blog/?p=978#comment-237886 We went up to Quebec City this past August and saw several amazing exhibitions, many of the them related to the 400th anniversary of Quebec City. There was one exhibit entitled Passengers that told the story of the immigrants to Quebec City by putting the visitor in the role of passenger. Each visitor was given a yellow suitcase at the beginning of the exhibit that represented all the package, stories, etc. that immigrants bring with them to a new place. This yellow suitcase was used to activate the audio and film clips of Quebec residents telling their stories. It was amazing. In fact, the whole city felt like an exhibit and it was hard to believe that we were in North America and not in Europe. We went up to Quebec City this past August and saw several amazing exhibitions, many of the them related to the 400th anniversary of Quebec City. There was one exhibit entitled Passengers that told the story of the immigrants to Quebec City by putting the visitor in the role of passenger. Each visitor was given a yellow suitcase at the beginning of the exhibit that represented all the package, stories, etc. that immigrants bring with them to a new place. This yellow suitcase was used to activate the audio and film clips of Quebec residents telling their stories. It was amazing. In fact, the whole city felt like an exhibit and it was hard to believe that we were in North America and not in Europe.

]]> By: Josiane http://lollygirl.com/blog/2008/09/05/people-watching/comment-page-1#comment-237671 Josiane Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:03:35 +0000 http://lollygirl.com/blog/?p=978#comment-237671 Last year, I saw the Ron Mueck exhibition at the National Gallery of Canada (http://www.national.gallery.ca/mueck/) - it was amazing! His sculptures truly are something else! It was also a great occasion for people watching, as Mueck's work elicits extremely varied reactions. Last year, I saw the Ron Mueck exhibition at the National Gallery of Canada (http://www.national.gallery.ca/mueck/) – it was amazing! His sculptures truly are something else! It was also a great occasion for people watching, as Mueck’s work elicits extremely varied reactions.

]]> By: Nadia http://lollygirl.com/blog/2008/09/05/people-watching/comment-page-1#comment-237623 Nadia Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:36:30 +0000 http://lollygirl.com/blog/?p=978#comment-237623 Man, I looooove the SFMOMA! I actually have a picture of my boyfriend standing in front of that same Rothko! I haven't had a chance to see the Frida exhibit, but it sounds amazing! Man, I looooove the SFMOMA! I actually have a picture of my boyfriend standing in front of that same Rothko! I haven’t had a chance to see the Frida exhibit, but it sounds amazing!

]]> By: chocolatetrudi http://lollygirl.com/blog/2008/09/05/people-watching/comment-page-1#comment-237436 chocolatetrudi Mon, 08 Sep 2008 01:25:04 +0000 http://lollygirl.com/blog/?p=978#comment-237436 Airports. Great spot for people-watching. You get people from such a wide range of ages, races, cultures and classes. The greeting, the farewells, the old hands, the first trippers. Travelling for work, for holidays, to meet someone, for a special event. I love spotting what books people are reading, and noting what they are wearing and if it's a clue to where they're going or just came from. Airports. Great spot for people-watching. You get people from such a wide range of ages, races, cultures and classes. The greeting, the farewells, the old hands, the first trippers. Travelling for work, for holidays, to meet someone, for a special event. I love spotting what books people are reading, and noting what they are wearing and if it’s a clue to where they’re going or just came from.

]]> By: Lisa http://lollygirl.com/blog/2008/09/05/people-watching/comment-page-1#comment-237426 Lisa Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:36:57 +0000 http://lollygirl.com/blog/?p=978#comment-237426 Hi there There are two exhibits I've seen in the last couple of years that completely blew me away. Richard Serra's retrospective at MoMA last summer had me dizzy with delight. I've always been a huge fan, but the sculptures they installed inside the large gallery blew my mind. The garden area at MoMA is also wonderful for people watching! The other amazing exhibit was Walton Ford at The Brooklyn Museum of Art, late 2006. His paintings are so wonderful I could look at them every day. Thanks for asking! Hi there

There are two exhibits I’ve seen in the last couple of years that completely blew me away. Richard Serra’s retrospective at MoMA last summer had me dizzy with delight.
I’ve always been a huge fan, but the sculptures they installed inside the large gallery blew my mind. The garden area at MoMA is also wonderful for people watching!

The other amazing exhibit was Walton Ford at The Brooklyn Museum of Art, late 2006. His paintings are so wonderful I could look at them every day.

Thanks for asking!

]]> By: Nell http://lollygirl.com/blog/2008/09/05/people-watching/comment-page-1#comment-237403 Nell Sun, 07 Sep 2008 22:38:29 +0000 http://lollygirl.com/blog/?p=978#comment-237403 I like to people watch at the beach or Union Square. Even the Farmer's market. It's fun to see how people pick out produce. I like to people watch at the beach or Union Square. Even the Farmer’s market. It’s fun to see how people pick out produce.

]]> By: lolly http://lollygirl.com/blog/2008/09/05/people-watching/comment-page-1#comment-237306 lolly Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:26:54 +0000 http://lollygirl.com/blog/?p=978#comment-237306 Evelyn: Actually, many museums and galleries are allowing photographers in their galleries now - at least the ones that I have been attending. Of course, I do always check their website policies first before I take my heavy camera - and the SFMoMA definitely allows photos. I was in full sight of the security guards every time. The same policy goes for the MoMA in New York, and the Art Institute in Chicago, as well as many of the museums in the DC area where I live. In fact, the MoMA in NYC encourages photography - they have a Flickr page where people can post their own photos from the museum! Evelyn:
Actually, many museums and galleries are allowing photographers in their galleries now – at least the ones that I have been attending. Of course, I do always check their website policies first before I take my heavy camera – and the SFMoMA definitely allows photos. I was in full sight of the security guards every time. The same policy goes for the MoMA in New York, and the Art Institute in Chicago, as well as many of the museums in the DC area where I live. In fact, the MoMA in NYC encourages photography – they have a Flickr page where people can post their own photos from the museum!

]]> By: Lin http://lollygirl.com/blog/2008/09/05/people-watching/comment-page-1#comment-237260 Lin Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:41:51 +0000 http://lollygirl.com/blog/?p=978#comment-237260 I people watch all the time, its fun trying to imagine where they are going etc! I love the Rothko, I would like to go and see the Seagram murals sometime. I people watch all the time, its fun trying to imagine where they are going etc!
I love the Rothko, I would like to go and see the Seagram murals sometime.

]]> By: Evelyn http://lollygirl.com/blog/2008/09/05/people-watching/comment-page-1#comment-237255 Evelyn Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:17:01 +0000 http://lollygirl.com/blog/?p=978#comment-237255 Love your photos Lollly.....Did you have to get permission to take pictures in the Gallery? It is strictly forbidden in most galleries. Love your photos Lollly…..Did you have to get permission to take pictures in the Gallery? It is strictly forbidden in most galleries.

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