Maurizio Cattelan

I really like Maurizio's attitude. I think all of his work is based off of it. I tried to find a reason why he did some of his work, like specific reasons. But, I couldn't find any. His work grabbed me right away though. the meteor hitting the pope that he displayed at an "Apocalypse" gallery in 1999 was just awesome. I immediately thought of the molestation controversy from back then with all those priests. I don't know if thats what he was going for though. Also the Hitler praying thing is pretty funny. Here's some pics:

Maurizio Cattelan

'la nona ora’, 1999

'Him' 2001

**EXTRA CREDIT** BFA THESIS EXHIBITION

I went to the BFA Exhibition that was held at the public gallery in Visual Arts Center at Boise State University. I did see many interesting sculptures and paintings but the one that caught my eyes the most was a bracelet made by Ellen Crosby. I thought it was very simple and yet very sophisticated. I really like how it was all shiny metal and decorated with clean smooth little gabbles. It sort of reminded of a tambourine. And it was very nicely done.

Raphael

So there was something on T.V. today that was talking about when 2PAC and Notorious B.I.G. died and how they were gangster rapping rivals and all of a sudden, I started thinking that it was probably like that for Michaelangelo and Raphael. I remembered that Raphael painted Michaelangelo sulking on the stairs in the middle. Raphael portrayed himself as more of a social person. Madonna in the meadow is pretty cool portrayal of Mary too. I think he portrays her a lot different than most did back then.

School of Athens

Madonna in the Meadow

Marriage of the Virgin

Annette Messager

I'm not real big on installations but Annette Messager's work is pretty interesting. You can definitely see the hard work that goes into her art. I remember the slides of the birds that were set up in rows from class. But, I was not able to find a lot about her online but I google image searched her work and she has some pretty cool stuff. I chose three of my favorite pieces from her.

Francisco Goya

I've always loved Goya! Saturn Devouring his Son has always been my favorite by him. I think its because it is so creepy and weird to most people. Every time a teacher has show this in a class, everyone is weirded out. I like being weirded out sometimes. And Goya does this to me with that one. The Sleep of Reason has always given me a lot of thoughts as to what it was about. I like it though. Goya is amazing pretty much.

Saturn Devouring One of his Children

Los Caprichos, El Sueño de la Razon Produce Monstruos (The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters)

The 3rd Day of May, 1808

Antoni Gaudi

Gaudi is one of the architects from the art nouveau movement. He has made some amazing pieces of architecture that will be recognized forever. Among them is Casa Mila, it is my favorite pieces by him. It looks so rough from a distance, but there are so many places that he made rough concrete smooth. It is a rock palace. It was finished in 1912 and is still around today. Someday, I will see it.

Casa Mila

Atrium of Casa Mila

Roof Top of Casa Mila

Oscar Ramirez

Oscar is one of the best painters I have met. He has a very unique use of color and thinks of some crazy stuff. He is mostly inspired by Salvador Dali and other great artists of our past. He is also inspired by nature. He is a student at Boise State University. His unique style is very inspiring. Here is his page: http://throughthearts.weebly.com/index.html

Journey

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A Subtle Reverie