A gorgeous view of the millennium bridge and Saint Paul's Cathedral can be found across the Thames at the Tate Modern. I visited the historic art museum this evening realizing that I prefer classical art to the abstractions and symbolic depth of modern methods. Some of the pieces were intriguing and aesthetically palatable while other artwork tired or stressed me out.On the other hand most of you will know the amateur achievements when my paintbrush and canvas collide. Most of these efforts have proven abstract art forms despite my efforts for something that is at least less vague than the impressionists.
In any event, the Tate Modern was worth the visit. At the very least the ingenuity of the artwork on display, in particular the pieces that use mediums other than canvas and oils are pretty fascinating. One artist manipulated the canvas itself to challenge the traditional use of this material, slashing and framing it with other materials in a way that gives the canvas life and depth. Gets the wheels turning.
Anyhow, here is the view. Not the greatest photo. Another one of my "abstractions."
You'll just have to come and see it for yourself.
