The best view of a work of art is the one slightly obstructed by the visitors passing through. Maybe not to observe it in its totality, but to perceive it as a presence among us, just like when you catch a glimpse of a person you are looking for in the crowd. That first instant of contact with the artwork is the most sincere, powerful and instinctive. After that, only thoughts based on more or less important notions. The space between us and the piece of art is physical and when crowded it becomes more real. When this happens, we can consider paintings, statues or buildings as tangible presences.
The best view of a work of art is the one slightly obstructed by the visitors passing through. Maybe not to observe it in its totality, but to perceive it as a presence among us, just like when you catch a glimpse of a person you are looking for in the crowd. That first instant of contact with the artwork is the most sincere, powerful and instinctive. After that, only thoughts based on more or less important notions. The space between us and the piece of art is physical and when crowded it becomes more real. When this happens, we can consider paintings, statues or buildings as tangible presences.
