This is why I dislike our local Gallery. The Art is questionable if the ‘Artist’ didn’t dump his waste can on the Gallery floor for a sucker to buy it up!
Eh. I would agree that a lot of art is crap. But some of it is very fine indeed. However, I much prefer to figure out for myself which is which, rather than read some or listen to some “art critic”.
Several years ago in my city there was a “bad art” exhibit. It was truly bad art, some even done by accomplished artists. I said to one of the curators that I’m concerned I could see one of my pieces up there. He said I’m not the only one who told him that.
The museum needs a roped in area with a large green carpet, a statue of some kid and a porch with a rocking chair. They could call it The Recovery Room.
Just like all other forms of art nowadays, it’s “you scratch my back…”! Look at the poetry – the published, but unknown “poets” all sound the same. Everyone writes to the pattern others of their ilk pretend to understand and pat each other on the back. They even “TEACH” creative writing, begorrah!
The 1% for art idiocy that all public buildings must now adhere to is the greatest generator of crap around. Large amounts of scrap steel are welded together & they call it art.
and the analogy can surely drawn the crap endured with Trump. To be or not to be is crapulous and in need of strong drink whenever he opens his mendacious, fat mouth.
I’ve seen a whole lot of modern art, and some is quite good. But a whole lot of it I simply don’t get at all. It’s two squares on a canvas or something. Not even interesting colors. Why is it in the museum?
One of my favorite artists, Carl Barks, also thought modern art was crap. As both a comic book author & artist, he was able to illustrate his distaste in several of his Disney duck stories.
I think if you distinguish between a “gallery” -a store featuring art works of numerous artists for sale; and a “museum” – a public or private institution that displays curated works of usually accomplished artists, it will become much easier and enjoyable. Any creative endeavor by an individual can be called “art”. A house is a form of art – a skyscraper – autos ( oh so many ) are an art form.
I once went to an exhibit at the National Gallery in DC with a friend. As we were wandering through the halls, we came across a canvas just to the right of the doorway leading to the next gallery. It was about 3′ × 2′ and, apart from some slight texture change that could’ve been a wide brushstroke, was flat, and all white. It was titled something like “Study in White,” but could’ve easily been “Polar Bear in a Snow Storm.” My friend glanced at it momentarily as we passed through the door, then turned to me and said, “Gee, I wonder when he knew he was done.”
One definition of art is that is has to make you think. That limits its audience greatly. Many of the rest only think about its worth in cash terms, reverting back to the group not thinking. It’s doesn’t have to always make you think warm & fuzzy thoughts, just make you think. Curmudgeons lose out far too much, too easily. That’s a wasted life.
Vilyehm almost 4 years ago
Crap e dium.
Let the reader beware.
Imagine almost 4 years ago
Where’s all the surreal crap?
GreasyOldTam almost 4 years ago
And here’s a whole room of that crap that Van Gogh couldn’t sell. How good of an artist could he have been, anyway?
(Yes, I do know he is considered one of the greatest painters of all time, and I agree with that, but I’m not a curmudgeon.)
I Mad Am I almost 4 years ago
And I PAID to come in here?!?
This is why I dislike our local Gallery. The Art is questionable if the ‘Artist’ didn’t dump his waste can on the Gallery floor for a sucker to buy it up!
Concretionist almost 4 years ago
Eh. I would agree that a lot of art is crap. But some of it is very fine indeed. However, I much prefer to figure out for myself which is which, rather than read some or listen to some “art critic”.
in.amongst almost 4 years ago
How nice! Corner stone of our culture is a loo.
sirbadger almost 4 years ago
Museum needs a litter box that people can walk through to reach the next room.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Several years ago in my city there was a “bad art” exhibit. It was truly bad art, some even done by accomplished artists. I said to one of the curators that I’m concerned I could see one of my pieces up there. He said I’m not the only one who told him that.
mattro65 almost 4 years ago
The museum needs a roped in area with a large green carpet, a statue of some kid and a porch with a rocking chair. They could call it The Recovery Room.
wmwiii Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Sturgeon’s Law: 90 per cent of everything is crap. (Theodore Sturgeon)
Nachikethass almost 4 years ago
Just like all other forms of art nowadays, it’s “you scratch my back…”! Look at the poetry – the published, but unknown “poets” all sound the same. Everyone writes to the pattern others of their ilk pretend to understand and pat each other on the back. They even “TEACH” creative writing, begorrah!
[Sorry for the rant!]
strictures almost 4 years ago
The 1% for art idiocy that all public buildings must now adhere to is the greatest generator of crap around. Large amounts of scrap steel are welded together & they call it art.
eastern.woods.metal almost 4 years ago
The old bitty checking out the mug, is she giving it the raspberry or is she sucking on a soother?
erik.vanthienen almost 4 years ago
Bad art is more tragically beautiful than good art, because it documents human failure. – Ryan Gosling as Henry Letham in the movie Stay
Sanspareil almost 4 years ago
Curmudgeons may acknowledge the crap but many discerning people, not in the curmudgeon group, would also view it as crap.
Kind&Kinder almost 4 years ago
“You p;aid for this crap? My 6-year-old granddaughter can do better!”
jessie d. almost 4 years ago
and the analogy can surely drawn the crap endured with Trump. To be or not to be is crapulous and in need of strong drink whenever he opens his mendacious, fat mouth.
dot-the-I almost 4 years ago
Curmudgeons are inveterate strong black coffee drinkers. Must be a decaf tea cup and spoon.
WGillete almost 4 years ago
Scowls required.
-Saint- almost 4 years ago
What’s missing are the signs for the Men’s & Women’s (& however you identify) crappers…
FassEddie almost 4 years ago
Of COURSE Wiley left the Crapola out! Just showing us the Crap! There’s probably a line.
KenseidenXL almost 4 years ago
Where’s the “Pretentious Crap” sign? Or, is that on the front door?
Nate England almost 4 years ago
“Crap. Crap. Crap. Crap. Crap. Ahhhh… now THAT’S good work!” -Joker
Pickled Pete almost 4 years ago
The signature often determines the value of the piece rather than the appeal.
Ignatz Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I’ve seen a whole lot of modern art, and some is quite good. But a whole lot of it I simply don’t get at all. It’s two squares on a canvas or something. Not even interesting colors. Why is it in the museum?
1953Baby almost 4 years ago
Lotta landscape luvers here. . .
Geophyzz almost 4 years ago
One of my favorite artists, Carl Barks, also thought modern art was crap. As both a comic book author & artist, he was able to illustrate his distaste in several of his Disney duck stories.
Fred almost 4 years ago
I didn’t see any curmudgeons. Aren’t they supposed to be on display?
pheets almost 4 years ago
Eye of the beholder and all….
bbenoit almost 4 years ago
A banana duct taped to a wall is not art, the rest I’m not qualified to judge.
Ontman almost 4 years ago
From SNL…If it’s not Scottish, it’s crap.
grocks almost 4 years ago
Funny!
freewaydog almost 4 years ago
I happen to think the art in today’s strip is very NICE “crap”! ;) Better than I could do….
SusieB almost 4 years ago
The crapola gallery sounds fun
will almost 4 years ago
It has to be ‘ART’ because the con artist who produced it says it is.
Wgreathouse Premium Member almost 4 years ago
It’s not about art, but the whole “old curmudgeon” thought process. Hilarious!
PoodleGroomer almost 4 years ago
Dross is in the next gallery.
skyriderwest almost 4 years ago
I love that piece on the right, the one under the CRAPOLA sign.
Linguist almost 4 years ago
Just goes to show ya, gambling on art is a crap shute!
eastern.woods.metal almost 4 years ago
Wiley’s art is never crap
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
So, apparently, I am a curmudgeon. Not sorry.
COL Crash almost 4 years ago
Well that’s just pure unadulterated crap.
mistercatworks almost 4 years ago
“Don’t touch the crap.”
JohnHarry Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I think if you distinguish between a “gallery” -a store featuring art works of numerous artists for sale; and a “museum” – a public or private institution that displays curated works of usually accomplished artists, it will become much easier and enjoyable. Any creative endeavor by an individual can be called “art”. A house is a form of art – a skyscraper – autos ( oh so many ) are an art form.
franki_g almost 4 years ago
“Attention patrons, now available at the snack barCrap on a stick”
Packratjohn Premium Member almost 4 years ago
“Alright, I’ll take you to the museum, but I won’t like anything, I promise”
the lost wizard almost 4 years ago
Crapshoot.
The Brooklyn Accent almost 4 years ago
“I don’t know crap, but I know what I like.”
Ermine Notyours almost 4 years ago
Next door is the ichthyology museum displaying carp.
JT Vagabond almost 4 years ago
I once went to an exhibit at the National Gallery in DC with a friend. As we were wandering through the halls, we came across a canvas just to the right of the doorway leading to the next gallery. It was about 3′ × 2′ and, apart from some slight texture change that could’ve been a wide brushstroke, was flat, and all white. It was titled something like “Study in White,” but could’ve easily been “Polar Bear in a Snow Storm.” My friend glanced at it momentarily as we passed through the door, then turned to me and said, “Gee, I wonder when he knew he was done.”
DCBakerEsq almost 4 years ago
If it doesn’t involve Wonder Woman, then it’s crap.
flying spaghetti monster almost 4 years ago
art falls into the same categories as religion and politics, pretty much useless but we all spend a lot of time arguing why we are right.
Lablubber almost 4 years ago
I don’t like it, but is it art?
debra4life almost 4 years ago
Is that woman blowing a raspberry??
sperry532 almost 4 years ago
As Marshall McLuhan said “Art is anything you can get away with”.
dougsathome almost 4 years ago
Don’t forget Craperoo from me to you!
willie_mctell almost 4 years ago
(Theodore) Sturgeon’s Law: 90% of everything is crap.
willie_mctell almost 4 years ago
(Theodore) Sturgeon’s Law: 90% of everything is crap.
sml7291 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I know what I like….
I know what I don’t like….
You probably don’t agree with my choices….
So… which of us is right? ….never mind, I already know your answer 8^/
Display almost 4 years ago
One definition of art is that is has to make you think. That limits its audience greatly. Many of the rest only think about its worth in cash terms, reverting back to the group not thinking. It’s doesn’t have to always make you think warm & fuzzy thoughts, just make you think. Curmudgeons lose out far too much, too easily. That’s a wasted life.
Sailor46 USN 65-95 almost 4 years ago
If Artists had to earn money just from the sale of their art, there would be far less crap art.
Phinda almost 4 years ago
Yeah, there may be a lot of crap in that museum, but there’s some good s##t there too.
bakana almost 4 years ago
90% of Everything is Crap.
So, where is the room with the 10% in it?
eastern.woods.metal almost 4 years ago
Which way to the crapper ?
lordhoff almost 4 years ago
Modern artists don’t have the skill of the classic ones so they do nonsense stuff that cannot be compared with anything.