On Sunday we decided to catch some of the shows at the National Gallery before they leave town. I could have spent the entire day there. My favorite was "A Century of Drawing: Works on Paper from Degas to LeWitt". The art of putting pen or pencil to paper seems to be finally getting is due. Surprisingly, there were many of what I consider to be paintings included. The "Aelbert Cuyp" show included many of his drawings, which I enjoyed more than the paintings from the drawings. I think they are more immediate and alive. "Best Impressions: 35 Years of Prints and Sculpture from Gemini G.E.L." was too much like modern art shows of a few years back, filled with abstractions that don't seem to hold up over time.

New Year's Eve was spent with friends, dancing to country and western music at a local rec center. Probably the best new year's eve celebration I've ever attended.
posted by Bruce Wright at 8:54 PM #