Five for Friday, written by a variety of MoMA staff members, is our attempt to spotlight some of the compelling, charming, and downright curious works in the Museum’s rich collection.
With Valentine’s Day just a few days off (thank you, Hallmark and Tiffany’s, for the e-mail reminders), we thought a look at some love- and not-quite-so-love-themed works in the collection was in order. Enjoy, and happy Valentine’s Day!
1. Louise Bourgeois. Eight in a Bed II, state V. 1998
Who says love has to be just two people?
2. Edvard Munch. Jealousy 1. 1896
The darker side of love. We’ve all been visited by the green monster.
3. Matthias Megyeri. Heart to Heart chain, from the Sweet Dreams Security series. 2004
A gentle way to ward off stalkers and unwelcome exes?
4. Barbara Kruger. I hate myself and you love me for it, cover for Esquire magazine. May 1992
Well, love doesn’t always come in the most healthy forms. Ask your shrink. Or watch Fatal Attraction.
5. Julia Jacquette. Four Sweets. 1995
And then there is true love in its purest form.
Comments
i m in pain no more love – so no more love for myself
Posted by sophie constant
Beautiful
Posted by Graça Ribeiro
I love Julia Jacquette’s piece so much.
Of course, they’re all lovely.
Posted by Eleanor
I’ll take chocolate over gadgets to replace my human experience any day!!
Posted by Shannon R
Excellent initiative – Congrats!
Pictures are so rich in stories, one
only has to draw them out and
tell them – like you have done!
Cheers from Dresden, where http://skd.museum is also is moving into the social space (quite at the beginning and small but beautiful)
Ralf
Posted by RalfLippold