Thanks for your lovely mention...and your wonderful writing! 😘 Here's a little secret for your readers...during our conversation, Roze mentioned that her favourite riad in Marrakesh was @riadjeannoel…I have since stayed there and it is definitely one to add to the “keeper” file! xo
Speaking of coincidences, about a month ago we were driving back from Montpellier and decided to check out what was going on at the Musée de Lodève. Knowing that they usually do their major exhibit during the winter, we were delighted to find out that the one I've linked to below, "Rendre Visible", had just opened. The title makes me think of your reference to Klee's quotation about the eyes. There were some works by Klee but the fabulous discovery for us was Hans Reichel. We'd never heard of him, although I'm sure you have.
This museum and Hans Reichel are totally new to me—thanks for sharing them! I'm ashamed that I haven't been over to the SE of France yet at all. My list of places to visit over there is so ridiculously long! Adding Musée to Lodève to it. ❤️
His history seems to be quite obscured, but we loved his works. A hint: make SURE to check out what the temporary exhibit at the Lodève museum is before making a detour there. The permanent collection is all about prehistoric times — a weird contrast— and not worth a special trip. But they do some really nice temporary exhibits, albeit small. You can of course see the list on the website.
Thanks so much for the detailed introduction to Klee's Pedagogical Sketchbook. I didn't know about it, but it's now something I definitely want to read. How wonderful that Sibyl Moholy-Nagy wrote the intro. Her (not yet) husband László Moholy-Nagy was actually hired to replace Klee as a department head at the Bauhaus, not because Klee was leaving, but to free him up from administrative work, I think. I met her once at the Architechtural League of New York, which I wrote about in a postscript at the end of my post about her husband, László Moholy-Nagy: https://brooksriley.substack.com/p/flights-of-geometry
I'm glad you enjoyed my brief skip into the book! I want to keep digesting it and see where it takes me in my own art practice (mostly oil painting).
How incredible that you met Sybil!! Especially at the Architectural League of New York. What was your impression of her in that moment? I am really happy that you shared your writing. I loved the personal look at your old apartment, what geometry means to you, the lesson on László, and your conversation with Sybil. Hurriedly restacking it now. :)
Thanks for your lovely mention...and your wonderful writing! 😘 Here's a little secret for your readers...during our conversation, Roze mentioned that her favourite riad in Marrakesh was @riadjeannoel…I have since stayed there and it is definitely one to add to the “keeper” file! xo
Thank you for the introduction!! I feel spoiled learning that secret, too! ❤️
Speaking of coincidences, about a month ago we were driving back from Montpellier and decided to check out what was going on at the Musée de Lodève. Knowing that they usually do their major exhibit during the winter, we were delighted to find out that the one I've linked to below, "Rendre Visible", had just opened. The title makes me think of your reference to Klee's quotation about the eyes. There were some works by Klee but the fabulous discovery for us was Hans Reichel. We'd never heard of him, although I'm sure you have.
https://www.museedelodeve.fr/exposition/rendre-visible
This museum and Hans Reichel are totally new to me—thanks for sharing them! I'm ashamed that I haven't been over to the SE of France yet at all. My list of places to visit over there is so ridiculously long! Adding Musée to Lodève to it. ❤️
His history seems to be quite obscured, but we loved his works. A hint: make SURE to check out what the temporary exhibit at the Lodève museum is before making a detour there. The permanent collection is all about prehistoric times — a weird contrast— and not worth a special trip. But they do some really nice temporary exhibits, albeit small. You can of course see the list on the website.
Also, go to the Musée Soulages first, lol!
I always appreciate your museum recommendations so much! Thank you, Betty! ❤️
Your writing is always such a delight to read! I'm so glad you get to live in a place that brings you such happiness!
Thank you, Sarah! I hope you can find yourself here one day so we can run around together and eat as much as humanly possible!
Yes!! That would be such a dream come true!
Thanks so much for the detailed introduction to Klee's Pedagogical Sketchbook. I didn't know about it, but it's now something I definitely want to read. How wonderful that Sibyl Moholy-Nagy wrote the intro. Her (not yet) husband László Moholy-Nagy was actually hired to replace Klee as a department head at the Bauhaus, not because Klee was leaving, but to free him up from administrative work, I think. I met her once at the Architechtural League of New York, which I wrote about in a postscript at the end of my post about her husband, László Moholy-Nagy: https://brooksriley.substack.com/p/flights-of-geometry
I'm glad you enjoyed my brief skip into the book! I want to keep digesting it and see where it takes me in my own art practice (mostly oil painting).
How incredible that you met Sybil!! Especially at the Architectural League of New York. What was your impression of her in that moment? I am really happy that you shared your writing. I loved the personal look at your old apartment, what geometry means to you, the lesson on László, and your conversation with Sybil. Hurriedly restacking it now. :)
Fascinating! Thank you!
Thanks for taking the time to read!