I thought...oh that won't be for me! I was wrong! I enjoyed this vlog so much. The joyful play of the children made me smile. I loved the delicate paintings. And the hand stack...I had forgotten this. I used to play it with family, and we would all collapse with laughter as the game became chaotic! Francis Alys..thank you for sharing this artist with me.
I am really pleased you enjoyed the vlog and that it gave a you a sense. I found myself revisiting games that are no longer played as well. Do check out his website because it has all the films.
It is so good! Just pure, emotional connection, universal and positive. Let me know what you think and, for a full experience, hopefully you can give yourself a good amount of time.
@@artgalleryexplorer Very enjoyable, once I recovered from a moment's dread at the cacophony when entering. Particularly liked Imbu, which combines play with a positve purpose.
Wow, thank you George. Serious consideration is best when accompanied by play. Lucio Pozzi who schooled me at SVA said something like that. They say that the Truth does not require Your (one’s) participation however, BullSh*t requires constant shoveling. Somehow this work shows us the Proof of Truth: Play.
I wish I'd seen this now, your blog has totally changed my opinion on it. Small point, the conkers ban s a tabloid hoax it's not true and kite flying is banned in Pakistan as it's really violent involving razor blades tied on the strings, so maybe the same in Afghanistan, this isn't me sticking up for the Taliban,! Thanks again for a brilliant insight into an exhibition.
Thank you for commenting - and the conkers ban is a hoax?? I didn't know that but am pretty sure that is perpetuated in the exhibition!! (Although I would have to check my notes). I went to this late and it surpassed expectations.
I thought...oh that won't be for me! I was wrong! I enjoyed this vlog so much. The joyful play of the children made me smile. I loved the delicate paintings. And the hand stack...I had forgotten this. I used to play it with family, and we would all collapse with laughter as the game became chaotic! Francis Alys..thank you for sharing this artist with me.
I am really pleased you enjoyed the vlog and that it gave a you a sense. I found myself revisiting games that are no longer played as well. Do check out his website because it has all the films.
It's so nice to have someone reviewing these exhibitions. I so love your enthusiasm. Keep up the good work 🎉
Thank you very much for the comment and for watching!
Thanks. I was already plannng to see this at the weekend, now buzzing!
It is so good! Just pure, emotional connection, universal and positive. Let me know what you think and, for a full experience, hopefully you can give yourself a good amount of time.
@@artgalleryexplorer Very enjoyable, once I recovered from a moment's dread at the cacophony when entering. Particularly liked Imbu, which combines play with a positve purpose.
@@mattgriffiths7755 That was a highlight for me as well and kind of summed up his work in the Children's play series, didn't it? I'm glad you enjoyed.
This was a great review and told me exactly what I needed to know to to want to go and see it. More informative than the Barbican website! Thanks
Than you for watching and huge apologies for the delay in replying to your comment. I hope you enjoyed it if you were able to go.
Wow, thank you George. Serious consideration is best when accompanied by play. Lucio Pozzi who schooled me at SVA said something like that. They say that the Truth does not require Your (one’s) participation however, BullSh*t requires constant shoveling. Somehow this work shows us the Proof of Truth: Play.
It certainly does - an incredibly powerful work for that reason.
I wish I'd seen this now, your blog has totally changed my opinion on it. Small point, the conkers ban s a tabloid hoax it's not true and kite flying is banned in Pakistan as it's really violent involving razor blades tied on the strings, so maybe the same in Afghanistan, this isn't me sticking up for the Taliban,! Thanks again for a brilliant insight into an exhibition.
Thank you for commenting - and the conkers ban is a hoax?? I didn't know that but am pretty sure that is perpetuated in the exhibition!! (Although I would have to check my notes). I went to this late and it surpassed expectations.