Art

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  Contrary to popular belief, Art is NOT about an all-white painting. The painting, acquired for a large sum of money by one of the three characters, is merely the catalyst for the real action of the play: the destruction of a relationship. Three men, who have been close friends for years, discover the cracks and seams that their mini-society has as part of its nature. Until now, there has been a balance of the personalities, but when the painting in introduced, the dynamics shift, and the usua... (show more)

  Contrary to popular belief, Art is NOT about an all-white painting. The painting, acquired for a large sum of money by one of the three characters, is merely the catalyst for the real action of the play: the destruction of a relationship. Three men, who have been close friends for years, discover the cracks and seams that their mini-society has as part of its nature. Until now, there has been a balance of the personalities, but when the painting in introduced, the dynamics shift, and the usually dominant Marc finds himself displaced and discomfited, while the other two find themselves in new positions relative to each other that are completely foreign to them. It's a process of alienation that's fascinating to watch, and when performed well, this is a dynamite play to watch. Unfortunately, many readers, audiences and whole productions fail to "get it", either by misunderstanding the true nature of the story, or getting artificially hung up on the painting. This is a very good read for anyone who'd like to see a keen observation on the relationships between men. All the more impressive, the author is a woman, and perhaps an "outside" perspective and the ability to step back from becoming too intimate with the characters was essential to the process. Her other writing is equally impressive. Translated from the original French. (show less)

   

   

  by Facebook-användare on May 05, 2009 at 11:24PM

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  I saw the play in Buenos Aires a few years ago. It was really good. The three actors did a great job. I didn´t read the book but with the play you do get that message. Or at least you get close because you do focus on the personalities and how they change their attitudes.

   

  by Marcela Agustoni on May 09, 2009 at 12:37AM

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