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THE STATE OF MODERN ART
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THE STATE OF MODERN ART
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Vocabulary
deeply moving
- something that makes you feel strong emotions
a bold statement
perfectly balanced
a clear and strong message or action that stands out
when different parts are arranged in a way that feels even and right
a unique or new idea that inspires others
- something that makes you feel strong emotions
intricately detailed
aesthetically pleasing
- having many small and complex parts that are not easy to notice
something that looks nice or beautiful
Vocabulary Practice
The artist created a piece that felt ___ ___ because the colours and shapes were arranged in a way that seemed both calm and full of energy.
The artist’s ___ ___ was unique, combining nature and technology in a way that no one had imagined before.
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The portrait of the elderly woman was ___ ___, making everyone feel strong emotions when they saw it.
The artist made a by using bright colours and huge pieces of metal to express the busy,sometimes scary side of life.
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The painting was ___ ___, with beautiful lines and smooth surfaces that looked very attractive.
The sculpture was ___ ___ and had so many small parts that you could only see if you looked closely.
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implications
having legal possession of something
hype
intimidating or difficult to approach
ownership
the possible effects of something
barriers
excited or widespread attention
daunting
obstacles that prevent progress or access
buzz
too much promotion or excitement
medium
a way of showing or doing something
Reading 1
Maurizio Cattelan’s Comedian - a banana taped to a wall - recently sold for $6.2 million in New York. Bought by cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun, the piece has attracted global attention, asking questions about the nature and value of art. The sale also reflects the new relationship between art and digital technologies like blockchain.
Reading 2
Comedian is a deceptively simple work, meant as a criticism of the amount of business and money in the art world. Its absurdity follows earlier ideas that challenged traditional artistic ideas. For instance, Marcel Duchamp’s Fountain (1917) - an ordinary toilet urinal - caused a lot of anger at the time, but is now seen as an important creative work. Like Fountain, Comedian also questions how art is actually valued, emphasising ideas over physical form.
Reading 2
Comedian has certainly created significant discussion. "It’s a provocation, it’s meant to be ridiculous," says Matthew Slotover, a co-founder of London’s Frieze art fair and a fan of the work. "It’s a very basic, valueless object. And its attachment to the wall couldn’t be more simple and un-artistic. It’s an absurd thing to do and absurd that people would pay money for it, but that is very much a part of the work." The fact it has been eaten twice - by artist David Datuna at Art Basel and later by a hungry South Korean student in Seoul - shows how meaningless the object itself actually is.
Reading 2
Sun describes Comedian as a "cultural phenomenon", viewing the purchase as more than an investment. He also stated that he would also eat the banana, adding another chapter to the story. He will receive a roll of tape and one banana, as well as a certificate of authenticity and official instructions for installing the work. The true value of Comedian lies in the certificate, which proves that it is Cattelan’s creation. The original banana - now perhaps the most expensive fruit ever sold - was actually bought for $0.35.
Reading 2
In interviews given since it was first shown in 2019, Cattelan has described Comedian as a commentary. He said it was "not a joke," calling it "a reflection on what we value." Sun may have paid rather a lot for his banana and tape, but he is not the only owner of the concept. His purchase was for just one of three versions of the work, meaning that the idea itself will have two other owners.
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