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  Hello BOOKERS! Welcome to LET’S BOOK. In this series we will talk about Arts in the USA! These blogs won’t very long but you will understand what they are, and why they are good. Let’s talk about Prada Marfa. ❓ Parada Marfa - WHAT IS THAT? Prada Marfa is a permanent art installation located in the West Texas desert, near the town of Marfa. Created by artists Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset, it resembles a Prada boutique, complete with luxury goods displayed in the windows. However, the doors cannot be opened, and the merchandise inside is not for sale. I would interpret Prada Marfa as a commentary on consumerism, the fashion industry, and the relationship between art and commerce. By placing a high-end fashion store in the middle of the desert where it serves no practical purpose, the artists challenge viewers to consider material goods and the allure of brands. The juxtaposition of luxury and desolation prompts contemplation on the transient nature of fashion. Additionally, t...

  Hello! Welcome to LET’S BOOK. In this series we will talk about Arts in the USA! These blogs won’t very long but you will understand what they are, and why there are good. ❓ Cloud Gate (The Bean) - WHAT IS THAT? Cloud Gate, designed by British artist Anish Kapoor, was completed in 2006 as part of the Millennium Park project in downtown Chicago. The unveiling of Cloud Gate marked a significant moment in Chicago's urban development and cultural landscape. Anish Kapoor drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources in creating Cloud Gate. The sculpture's reflective, seamless surface echoes the aesthetics of minimalism and surrealism, with its smooth, curved form inviting viewers to interact with their own reflections and the surrounding environment. Kapoor's use of highly polished stainless steel also recalls the traditions of modernist sculpture, while the work's organic, fluid shape adds a contemporary twist. Talking about form and function, Cloud Gate's distinct...

Hello! Welcome to Let’s Book. In this series we will start to Arts in the USA! These blogs won’t very long but you will understand what they are, and why there are good. ❓A GIANT EYE - WHAT IS THAT? This is a sculpture by Tony Tasset. It draws attention. When you go to Dallas you should see it. It is installed outside the Joule Hotel. And it is really, really a big sculpture! Some people thinking it is creepy but others love it. What is your thoughts? “When I make a public piece, I wanted to make something that speaks to a lot of people,” Tasset told a crowd at the Nasher Sculpture Center in 2014. “The eye is just one of those images that has been used throughout history over and over and over again.”   -Tony Tasset     Sometimes maybe they can do there some events. You can join it too. This is Dallas and there a big eyeball!    📍A GIANT EYE - LOCATION 1601 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201, United States This is “Arts in the USA! #1” If you want to go all about this s...