Renoir haters picket outside Museum of Fine Arts (Boston)

Boston Globe ^ | October 5, 2015 | Mark Shanahan

[Pirate Ragnar]

“When it comes to Pollock, the saying comes to mind, “If I can do it, it ain’t Art.”

You can’t do it.

[Vinnie]

You know what they don’t like?
His subjects are too lily white for them.

[katana]

It is a matter of taste and I did not call Mr. Pollock any names. So apparently my lack of taste is offset by your shaky reading comprehension. But since you opened that door I can only plead that random drips of color vomited on to giant canvases by a chronic alcoholic simply doesn’t do it for me. My BA was in History and then a Masters in Business (concentration in international marketing). So I concede your Masters of Fine Arts qualifies you to become incensed when a mere “layman” expresses an opinion. I’ll just continue to enjoy all the cow and barn paintings I’ve seen at the Hermitage, the Louvre, the Rijksmuseum, the Guggenheim, and the Metropolitan.

[Dr.Deth]

With regard to your put down of Mark Rothko - one question. Do you enjoy sunsets? If so look at your example again and open your mind a bit.

I never could figure out them 3D puzzles. I'm just seeing a couple pieces of french toast.

[LexBaird]

I’m also an educated artist. I understand what Pollock was trying.

His work is still crap.

So are Rothko’s monochomatic rectangles of nothingness.

[Larry Lucido]

I had a good “impression” of Renoir. Same with Monet, Manet and Tippy Tippy Day Day.

[Larry Lucido]

I had a good “impression” of Renoir. Same with Monet, Manet and Tippy Tippy Day Day.

[Larry Lucido]

Guess I ‘impressed” the Post button twice.

[AppyPappy]

He used to paint houses in my hometown. He was really good at trim work.

[Gamecock]

Helen really seemed to respond to Renoir. I think she really connected to the way he painted children.

[Nevadan]

That was fun. I thought the men especially looked great. The women needed a little photoshopping to remove some or all of their makeup to fit the painting's time period.

[Skooz]

I love Rothko.

[Lizavetta]

Yes, I enjoy sunsets.

You may think that resembles a sunset. I don't. I dislike modern "art" intensely. To me, it is harsh and ugly. It's not a matter of opening my mind. It's a matter of personal taste, thank you.

Sounds like you are a fan. Enjoy.

[Kirkwood]

I also liked the Sean Connery one.

[ex91B10]

Those eho can do, those who can’t criticize.

[driftless2]

so go enjoy cows and a barn painting.

Myself, I enjoy the dogs playing cards more.

[driftless2]

"I love Rothko."

I like Shopko better, but Rothko does have some good specials now and then.