Holiday breaks are an invitation to be lazy; however, after two weeks I found myself restless in my own apartment, I needed to move my legs. With my powers of persuasion, I was also able convince Colin he had to do the same. So, on a freezing Sunday afternoon the two of us headed to my favorite museum here in Amsterdam, The Foam. I hadn't been since seeing the Garance Dior exhibit for fashion week so it seemed like the perfect excuse to get the blood flowing again. There were a total of three exhibits throughout the building- Alexander Rodchenko, Photography in Reverse (which exhibited work of five artists) and Concrete Dreams (which exhibited two artists). We both agreed that the Rodchenko exhibit was the best, it showcased nearly 200 vintage prints of the avant-garde Russian artist's work. It was interesting to see the how photography has evolved and been influenced from to 1920's to now. As you walk through the museum you are able to see new-age work throughout the Photography in Reverse exhibit then rewind to Rodchenko, where you view examples of the very first artist to integrate design and photography. Before turning to photography Rodchenko was know mostly for his graphic designs paintings. Rodchenko has the ability to make an otherwise basic photo eye catching and interesting with the use of various shapes, block lettering and photo-montages. Below are a few images from the museums website; my favorite being, "Girl with Leica". Happy I forced a little culture into my holiday, everyone needs now and again.
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