Today I decided to head over to check out the Tel Aviv Museum of Art and afterwards head over to the beach and watch the sunset. Although the art at the museum was very nice, God's work significantly trumped any of the artists' pieces. My review of the Tel Aviv Art Museum follows:
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Overview:
- In terms of size, it is closer to the Guggenheim than the MET. It is large, but can definitely be seen in under 4 hours without rushing. I personally saw everything in about 2.
- Has a broad collection in terms of style (i.e. modern, abstract) and mediums (i.e. sculpture, paintings).
- Includes works from the world's greatest painters -such as Piccasso, Van Gogh, Monet, Pollock, Cezanne, Gaugin, Chagall...
Review:
I can't say I was particularly moved by most of the works there but it may just have been my mood. My personal favorites were the two Van Gogh paintings (The Shepherdess (pictured) and The Spinner). Also, of all the Jackson Pollock's i've seen Earth Worms is up there as one of my favorites - although I really don't like Pollock much.
The picture I disliked the most was the 16 photos of a guy climbing in and out of two boxes and a picture by Nan Goldin entitled David in My Hallway which was literally a picture of some guy named David standing in a hallway. I have honestly seen better pictures in friends' profile pictures on Facebook. I am pretty sure in all these museums some curator is like "Wouldn't it be funny if we hung up some piece of garbage, like an old shoe, and see whether people like it?" Oh how I despise modern art.
Another highlight was a room full of miniature rooms by James Ensor which was very interesting and another exhibit of sculptures of heads which would take too much time to explain.
Final Thought: All in all, a fairly impressive art museum, but I think I would rank it near the bottom of major NYC art museums. A plus of the museum is that there is something for everyone, but this means there is no real focus.
If you are interested in art, then this is, from what I've heard, the cream of the crop when it comes to collections in Israel. It's definitely always nice to see different pieces from the most recognized artists in the world.
Location: 27 Shaul Hamelech Blvd. Tel Aviv. The following buses drop off in front: 9,18, 28, 70, 90, 111.
Hours Open: Sun. closed. , Mon.. Wed. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. ; Tues., Thurs. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m
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