We watch in horror from over here in the U.K. - helpless, confused, frustrated at our own leadership squabbles, and so I retreat into making my own art, writing my novel - historical fiction set soon after the First World War, escapism perhaps but also a small reminder that good things can come after very very bad things.
Your latest piece resonates powerfully with me, Arnaldo. The importance of the arts and of the constant interaction with the creative process in times like these is paramount. About Guernica and Picasso:
In the 70’s I was so often in NYC that I would drop in specifically to visit Guernica at MOMA anytime I was close by. My membership allowed me to enter gratis at any hour, so I became very familiar with that awesome work, displayed in New York until Franco finally passed away and it went to Spain where it rightfully belongs.
A year ago in September we were in Paris and spent time in the Picasso museum where I came face to face with the enormity of Picasso ‘s genius once again, a reminder that his ubiquity should never be a reason to take him for granted.
We watch in horror from over here in the U.K. - helpless, confused, frustrated at our own leadership squabbles, and so I retreat into making my own art, writing my novel - historical fiction set soon after the First World War, escapism perhaps but also a small reminder that good things can come after very very bad things.
Thanks and glad to hear you’re working on a novel.
Your latest piece resonates powerfully with me, Arnaldo. The importance of the arts and of the constant interaction with the creative process in times like these is paramount. About Guernica and Picasso:
In the 70’s I was so often in NYC that I would drop in specifically to visit Guernica at MOMA anytime I was close by. My membership allowed me to enter gratis at any hour, so I became very familiar with that awesome work, displayed in New York until Franco finally passed away and it went to Spain where it rightfully belongs.
A year ago in September we were in Paris and spent time in the Picasso museum where I came face to face with the enormity of Picasso ‘s genius once again, a reminder that his ubiquity should never be a reason to take him for granted.
Thanks for your fine writing, amigo 👏👏
Imagine teaching what we are living today in 20 years !
Almost imposible.
Very good !
Powerful, true. Your life is art, and vice-versa. A joy to read.