A visit to tate Modern Yesterday revealed a surprise as I was able to see Leon Golubs Vietnam II I had done my dissertation based on Golub and Martha Roslers art works that emerged from the horror of events that came out of Vietnam particularly the evidence of Civilain casuaties.It was a humbling experience to see the work close up particularly Golubs technique with paint and the sobering portryal of the expressions on both the soldiers and civilians.
I was also at the Tate to see Mark Rothkos Seagram works it was interesting to read on the information that Rothko was said to have declined to have the works exhibited at the Famous resteraunt because he felt they wouldnt fit into the space as I had researched and found out that Rothko had refused the Resteraunt on ethical/moral grounds which cost him fianancialy yet he had stuck to his moral conscience. which i quite admire.
As for the works…as one enters the space there is a sense of heaveyness a somber/ mourning atmosphere is created this i feel was due to the colour it reminded me…
I was able to take photos of Golub and Rothkos works see images..
