Olive Tree near l'Estaque painted by Georges Braque in 1906
Picasso, Matisse, Modigliani in a night heist
Brazen swipes across the river Seine
Under the gaze of the imbecile’s intent
Cameras unmask ‘Still Life with Candlestick’
Padlocks relents, windows smash ‘Olive Tree near l’Estaque’
Stolen moments lights triumphant
On ochre and brown ‘The Dove with Green Peas’
‘Woman with a Fan’ swung under his rebel spell
Saturated brows, clammy fingers, breathe on Braque and Léger
As temperate spring lends to the thunder of his winter heart
Bold moves with loose strokes under the eye of Modern Art
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Poem Written by Brenda McCartney
Five masterpieces were reported stolen from Museum of Modern Art in Paris on Thursday 20 May 201, with an estimated value of just under 100m euros (£86m; $123m) click for more information .
Photograph by - Olga's Gallery / ABC Gallery
As I woke up this morning I thought about all of the pieces of art that have delighted me over the years. It took me back to my first love – ART and the definition we used back then that always stayed with me; Art is the expression of oneself. It brought to my mind the many international artists that I have admired. Famous and unknown including painters, architects, and poets or engineers (Michelangelo, Van Gogh, Picasso, Leonardo, Walcott, Shakespeare, Christopher Wren, Borges); they have all left an indelible mark on society and history. I also recall those talented people in my life who have helped to nurture and bring to the forefront my own gifts – especially the teachers.
There are many young talented people in the world and as individuals it is up to all of us to try to nurture encourage their gifts. My thoughts right now go to Michelangelo who was regarded as an exceptionally talented youth. As a young artist, with little or no experience he asked to paint the Sistine Chapel. Today as we have young ones around us let us encourage them in the pursuit of what they love. I always admire the celebrity Will Smith for encouraging his son to be the best he can be. We all grew up hearing the saying beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Let us inspire motivate and help those children around us to hone their skills and their widely different potentials. This may come in the form of a kind word, through giving insights or in practical ways.
Today think of those artists whose work you have enjoyed so well and seek to nurture talent where you find it.
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