The Dada drawing that was a "light switch" for Ed Ruscha
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2023
- In art school Ed Ruscha was struck by an unusual drawing by Dada artist Johannes Theodor Baargeld that he developed a "mystical connection" to. He made a cold call to MoMA to see if he could come see it in person and, surprisingly, got through. Hear how the encounter went on to inspire his own work's "controlled disorder."
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It is a bit surprising and oddly comforting that even an artist like Ruscha cannot fully explain why he was interested in a specific so much. Sometimes, things just click.
I am a collage artist and had the honor, literally today, of being approached by a woman who wanted to discus one of my pieces. She didn't ask me what it meant but, wanted to know if I understood why it made her feel a certain way. Too often if feels that people insist you tell them why you did a thing and what it means without actually letting themselves have their own experience. I love hearing other artists talk about why they felt as Ruscha did about someone else's art without judging first.
I think the key to this video was how the artist try to understand why he was intrigued with the artwork, and not the initial meaning behind what it "meant". For me, the search for "meaning" is overrated. Thanks for posting this.
I attended the retrospective opening at LACMA this week. So much of his work from the 60s and 70s looks like it was made yesterday. His diverse portfolio should be an inspiration to all to make art.
That's really cool that people used to be able to call up the MoMA and get to see certain works.
Intriguing! Thank you for introducing me to two artists and expanding my horizons!! 💛💛
I did not get much out of this video, nor do I get anything from the art of Ruscha. But I do appreciate one thing: the fact that some museums may be receptive to private displays of specific works of art in their collection to interested parties. I will do this if I get the chance.
“Controlled disorder”
That was interesting! I think nearly every artist has had moments like this, and it's one of the beautiful things about being an artist! :-)
I ❤these snippets that take us through the many stories in MoMA. Good for the soul
I have had the privilege of going to NYMoMA and looking at print works intimately and the experience is always inspiring!
Thank you so much for this wonderful presentation!
Thank you from Australia. Love these videos. Much appreciated
Love these videos so much.
I LOVE this little video. LOVE ED!...❤B
Absolutely beautiful collection and we love paris. Music is so good too. What a good show.
Thank you so much!
I can see why that piece grabbed him. It’s fascinating. It makes you do a double take and more because there’s something familiar at first about it. Then you feel something’s wrong like a mistake in it but after some close inspection, it’s all purposeful and intriguing
Love this story. Love Ed Ruscha. My mystical art influence was Peter Blake’s “Got a Girl” 1961, at the Whitworth Gallery Manchester UK. I saw it in 1980 and it still informs my design process, heavily. I’m wondering what works other people have been inspired by?
Love this...thank you MoMA. Thank you Ed for sharing your story. It's fascinating.