Part of the problem I see with Orozco's retrospective is similar to what I've experienced with some musicians who put out great singles, but when you get an album collecting all the singles you are struck by a lack of cohesiveness. They are better at putting out short pieces than a more extended format. Often Orozco's single works exude an odd, poetic sensibility, but seeing too many at once weakens them.

“People forget that I want to disappoint.”

That is such a copout.

But once reminded, I'm sure 'people' won't forget how disappointing his presumptions were.

So we settle for emptiness, cool ideas, and illustrations of theory, and make fun of those who see art as having a higher purpose. ... It’s time we moved on.

Amen sister.

The Richter show was beautiful.
Have a great Holiday!
Nancy

Enjoyed your blog over the year. Have a lovely festive season.

Does anyone know who the original designer of the Dannon Yoghurt lids is?

" Are they art? No. They are Dannon yogurt lids. The art part is a triggered awareness that the world teems with vernacular loveliness. If you overlook that, it’s sad for you."

And maybe sad for Orozco, who possibly did have that awareness but won't share, except to put the lids on the wall to challenge others to be as insightful as himself.

I kind of think it's the artist's job to do the translation part, from everyday to transcendent. I'll bet Cezanne would have found it much easier just to put a bowl of apples on a pedestal in the middle of a gallery.

Thanks for this! Well put!

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