Hats off to the Gagosian Gallery. Instead of displaying art for the sole purpose of selling it, the Gagosian has organized an exhibit of art that educates and enlightens the viewer. Yes, the gallery does represent many of the American artist appearing in this show. However, a real attempt, and a largely successful attempt, is made to show how Kazimir Malevich influenced, either directly or indirectly, these artists.
Not only is it a pleasure to see so many of Malevich's works in one place, but to see it in an uncrowded environment is a treat. You can stand and look at a painting without getting in anyone's way. I wish I could live with at least two of his works--"Suprematist Painting: Rectangle and Circle" and "Painterly Realism of a Football Player-Color Masses in the 4th Dimension."
The exhibit is mounted on three separate floors. Be sure to pick up a copy of the exhibit plan for each floor, because the individual paintings are not labeled. The security guards will surprise you with their insights, if you take the time to chat with them. Another advantage the Gagosian Gallery has over MOMA, the Whitney and the Met, etc. However, the gallery staff does have just enough of that art gallery "hauteur" to remind you that you are not at a museum.
Thanks RR for joining me for this exhibit.
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