Day 4 - The Stadelijk - Modern Art Mania

Modern art was the order of the day. The Stadelijk is one of the finest  modern museums in the world.  I loved seeing the Chagall piece " The Violinist". There were many wonderful works from Mondrian, Picasso, Sol Lewitt, Jeff Koons, de Kooning,  Barnett Newman, and the wonderful Ed Kienholtz. The  interactive piece by Kienholtz named  "The Beanery" is a personal favorite. It is a replica of a diner he went to in California. Many of the patron's faces have become clocks and the tight quarters - even the smell are part of  the work. I love art that evokes emotion and this piece just is creepy. I love it.

Two special exhibits were very interesting. The first was a photography exhibit by Jeff Wall. His large format photos are backlit and sooooo sharp. They glow unlike any other I have ever seen. I didn't dare take any pictures because there is no way to capture their luminosity. It was a wonderful exhibit.

The second special exhibit was a design exhibit by artist Marcel Wanders. Mr. Wanders was even there today. I was previously unfamiliar with this seemingly very well-known designer. He is quite prolific. There were so many interesting objects he created- chairs from crochet, larger than life lamps, flatware,  dinnerware, glassware, large heads, and just about any functional object that exists. He is definitely into shameless self promotion. Very entertaining!

Dinner was on the Beethoven Straat - pizza, salad, dessert.

Tomorrow we are going on a tour of the Dutch countryside. I need to get up early so I shall say goodnight. So fortunate to have another great day!