jeudi 6 mai 2010

The Doré Vase - Golden Gate Park

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Bacchanalian figures celebrating wine adorn this large vase in Golden Gate Park outside the de Young Museum, «Louis'» new favorite building to hate, replacing the long-time former #1 on his list, le centre Pompidou in Paris. Modern "architects" seem to be having a contest for which one can design the ugliest and most oppressive building. The de Young makes San Quentin Prison an inviting place by comparison. Here endeth the rant of «Louis». In the background is the Sphinx we saw on the 1 May Theme Day - Statues.

13 commentaires:

Zoomie a dit…

You must not have been inside - I agree it's ugly from outside but inside it's a marvel. I love the gardens that slash into the building and the tower and the entrance with the sculpture by Andy Goldsworthy (one of my favorite artists). Not to mention the very convenient parking! Even the copper skin is kind of neat once you get up close.

√ A-choo ! a dit…

I suppose there is no form in function features anymore. Used to be a big thing when I worked in engineering.

Elisa a dit…

Bonsoir Louis,

C´est fa-bu-leux

Amicalement

Elisa en Argentine

Leif Hagen a dit…

That's quite an ornate vase! Like none I've seen before now!

Oakland Daily Photo a dit…

You detest the new museum more than One Rincon? You have to admit the museum tower is wonderful. Don't you?
Carolyn

Olivier a dit…

magnifique, on dirait qu'il sort du plus profond de la mer

cieldequimper a dit…

I would still vote for the museum rather than Pompidou or Saint Quentin (remember the Johnny Cash sessions in Saint Quentin?)
This sculpture is interesting though, I kind of like it.

Cezar and Léia a dit…

Je pense que c'est sculpture c'est trop intéressante!BAcchus is happy about for sure! :)
hugs
Léia

Eleonora a dit…

That's so funny, bacause whe I tell people I abhor Centre Pompidou, they all turn their noses like I stepped on dog poo.

Bisou,
E.

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Halcyon a dit…

I sort of like the looks of that building. On the other hand, not so sure about that vase. :)

Unseen Rajasthan a dit…

Beautiful,lovely and fantastic !!Simply amazing !!

J Bar a dit…

Great piece of sculpture.
Sydney - City and Suburbs

Bibi a dit…

Actually, I kind of like this....I'm always intrigued to look very closely at such 'sculptures.' The Centre Pompidou has grown on me, like the Pyramide du Louvre.