tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007090566288222344.post8333281260104926566..comments2023-07-18T11:13:18.577-04:00Comments on Museos Unite: Awesomely Unique Idea: MSI’s Month at the MuseumKathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17356138357659552896noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007090566288222344.post-79759772268725982212010-08-13T01:47:26.163-04:002010-08-13T01:47:26.163-04:00Good luck, Kat. You're working at a bit of a d...Good luck, Kat. You're working at a bit of a disadvantage - they are explicitly looking for someone who doesn't have museum or scientific experience -- someone with a fresh perspective who can have their life "transformed" by the institution. You may note a tinge of sarcasm. I am genuinely interested in this project but a bit skeptical of its origins in the PR department (and ready to be proven wrong!).Nina Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11723930679606298550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007090566288222344.post-20523228494268522932010-08-12T16:21:48.225-04:002010-08-12T16:21:48.225-04:00@Kat
Cheesiness is in the whey of the beholder, I...@Kat<br /><br />Cheesiness is in the whey of the beholder, I guess.<br /><br />But if you saw any of the "art" from "Work of Art" outside of the context/hype of the show would you consider it worthy of inclusion in an exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum otherwise?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007090566288222344.post-29332947879354331102010-08-12T15:36:26.196-04:002010-08-12T15:36:26.196-04:00@Anonymous - I would be interested to know what yo...@Anonymous - I would be interested to know what you thought of "Work of Art" (the show that just ended that featured undiscovered artists). The winner of that show will have an exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum.<br /><br />Do you think that show was cheesy? It did feature talented people, and teach the public about the process of creating artwork, exhibiting (in a way), and other aspects of being an artist.*<br /><br />Yes, they dramatized everything and had the communal living element like in Big Brother. But in some ways it did bring art and museums into the spotlight.<br /><br />The MATM contest could have gone that route very easily (making it a group living situation and a reality TV show). However, MSI is taking the opposite route, trying to take a person out of a social situation and making them go one-on-one with a museum collection. (Basically, this is what @J Goreham-Penney said)<br /><br />Hmmm, I wonder if the next museum to try something similar will end up making something more like "Work of Art." Or if Bravo will just make a show with people researching and designing science or history exhibits next.<br /><br />------------<br />*Disclaimer: I did not religiously watch the show, although my roommate did. Therefore, my opinions of it are based on watching about 2 episodes out of however many there were.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356138357659552896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007090566288222344.post-72262553794097998222010-08-12T14:22:37.710-04:002010-08-12T14:22:37.710-04:00I would have loved to have applied, but alas, Cana...I would have loved to have applied, but alas, Canadians need not apply. @Anonymous, I don't think this "(puts) museums on the same level as cheesy reality shows". I think it's an idea that appeals to a modern body of visitors, who do like things like "cheesy reality shows", but doesn't seem to be built around the same principles as those programmes (drama, drama, and more drama).J Goreham-Penneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12948591681078814457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007090566288222344.post-85821857728116561772010-08-12T12:14:48.153-04:002010-08-12T12:14:48.153-04:00Is this really an "awesome" idea or just...Is this really an "awesome" idea or just one step closer to putting museums on the same level as cheesy reality shows?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com