Since it was a cold and rainy day yesterday, we decided by some strange logic to walk over to the Picasso Museum and spend the afternoon indoors. Of course by the time we got there we were wet and chilled and Frank’s sore foot was really bothering him.
We hadn’t been to this museum since our first trip to Paris in 1995. I remembered it as presenting his works in chronological order, but maybe because Frank asked for an elevator ride and we started from the top floor, I couldn’t detect any order this time.
I’m not at all articulate about art. I enjoy most of it, but I really love pieces that sort of reach inside me, grab something and twist. Yesterday Picasso’s sculptures were working that magic for me, especially the nanny goat made from found objects. I’ve always loved his bronzes of nanny goats, but this one was really amazing. I’d like to post a link to a photo of the sculpture here, but with my slow connection, I’m having a hard time finding one online.
Today it’s colder, raining harder, and the wind is blowing, so I’m having trouble working myself up to leave the apartment at all. Workmen are coming this afternoon to install a new oven, so that will probably force us out.
Chris, we were there a few years ago and took Casey, who fell in love with Picasso in Barcelona. All I remember of the Paris museum was the many ladies in red chairs. Casey drew them for weeks afterward.
The Picasso is one of my favorite museums in Paris. I learned alot about about the evolution of his art.
Maybe Frank needs one of those motorized chairs. I can just see him zipping around the neighborhood, dodging horse and dog poo!
I have never been to the Picasso museum. How lame I am. Why is it that leaving the apt is so daunting in PAris?
Okay – well, besides the waterballoons, there were the strippers under the bridge!!!
It was all way too funny; if only we got our cameras in to gear quicker.
What happened on the boat ride?? Now I’m dying to know.
I have yet to make it to the Picasso Museum but noticed on our last trip to Israel that Sammi prefers more modern art – I’m hoping this will float her boat – next year; we’ll see.
The view from the apartment looks amazing. Did Shannon or Colleen ever tell you what happened to us on our boat ride??
We always go to museums when we travel. If I ever visit Paris (and I do want to), the Picasso Museum will be on the to-do list.
Hope the weather improves for you!