Huge national museums are definately cool, but there's just something about these small boutique-like art galleries. They feel so exclusive, charming, homey, cozy, sophisticated. I attended one such gallery's exhibition opening night yesterday and what touched me the most was how everyone interacted so cheerfully and seemed so friendly, even though most saw each other for the first time. It felt a little like an extended family gathering, which can be a little awkward but still feels comfortable. Everyone was saying hi and smiling at each other, nodding heads at the new arrivees from afar and making eye conact. The event was welcoming, sweet and warm, despite the glamorous appeal of wine and champagne glasses, appetizers, neatly dressed public, security guards and very expensive pieces of art right in the midst of it all. Definately the kind of experience to be thankful for!
That sounds like a really wonderful evening! I love both large and small galleries, each for their own reasons. I love your description of that night and how warm it felt to be in a space with people interacting in such a kind and supportive manner ;)
ReplyDeleteI like the place! You really have the talent to let anyone share in what you like!!
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Sounds like you had a great time.
ReplyDeleteI just adore art galleries!
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Thanks so much, Heart Charlie and Guillaume! Really appreciated you noticing and liking my descriptive writing :))
ReplyDeleteBo, I really did enjoy it!
it sound like so much fun! they way you write make me feel like i was with you.
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Jade, that's a huge compliment for the writer in me, tahnks! :)
ReplyDeleteOhhhh fun! I've never been to a gallery event, but you're making me want to go to one. Sounds uber classy!! =)
ReplyDeleteYou should definately go if you get a chance! Even if just once ;)
ReplyDelete..hello darling ..I agree , you are very good writer , when I read this post I could imagine the boutigue very clearly .. I addore art galleries and museums ,even if they are very grand : ) the beauty of art makes me cry sometimes ..but I agree that everything boutigue - like feels very cozy and comfortable to be there ..Im glad that people there was so nice and friendly , good to hear that .. hope you had a nice week - end ..
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Ellinelle!! :) I like big museums too, but the atmosphere is definately different there, not so relaxed I'd say ;-)
ReplyDeleteI think it says a lot about you that you support the arts.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderfully awkward evening :)
Ooo, I love them too!!! Great idea. PS- I hate, hate, hate smoking... it's just the look of those slender holders that Hollywood has me likin' - DANGIT! ;)
ReplyDeleteGraham, haha thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteCaitlin, thanks! Ok, I forgive you for liking the holders lol