If my husband would ever meet a woman on the street who looked like the women in his paintings, he would fall over in a dead faint ~ Mrs. Pablo Picasso
Good art is in the wallet of the beholder ~ Kathy Lette
Since 1994 the Museum of Bad Art (MOBA) has been dedicated to bringing the worst of art to the widest of audiences. Their collection has been accumulated in many different ways from dumpster diving to donations. But lest you think they accept just any old thing, the museum’s guideline is: it must have been created by someone who was seriously attempting to make an artistic statement – one that has gone horribly awry in either its concept or execution. Each work of art is truly too bad to be ignored.
Sunday on the Pot With George - Artist Unknown
This one reminds me of an uncle or is that too much information?
Art, like morality, consists in drawing the line somewhere ~ Gilbert K. Chesterton
MOBA is located in Dedham, Massachusetts and is housed in the basement of an old movie theater within earshot of the men’s lavatory. A second location opened in Somerville in May also located in the basement of a theatre but no word as to whether or not it is near the men’s restroom.
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Not sure what the third eye is about - the better to see you with?
Take me! I am the hallucinogenic ~ Salvador Dali
A little tour of MOBA
You can find MOBA on line or via their newsletter MOBA News, and you can also shop MOBA.
Pictures from the MOBA website.
How interesting, Bonnie! Of course, I did love the grumpy kitty! I find that some of the "art" that is in the regular museums should be in the MOBA!! lol My guideline...if I can do it, it isn't art! I hope you are enjoying your Labor Day!...hugs...Debbie
ReplyDeleteOh Bonnie! That was a hoot! I lived near Dedham Mass. years ago! Great quotes Bonnie!!! G.K. Chesterton is one of my favorites. Here is a good one out of the mouth of the man: "Any dead thing can flow down the river; it takes a living thing to stand against it." HA! Maybe these bad artists aren't so bad at all, trying to go against the flow!!!! Awesome post. Have a beautiful evening my friend, Anita
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Bonnie,
ReplyDeleteAnita turned me on to your blog. Couldn't agree with you more about art. She's got me blogging now and I'm hooked. Just started yesterday, trying to keep it simple. Two posts: one serious, one fun. Let me know what you think.
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