The Pipe in Art: Juan Gris

admin · Jun 5, 2014

Over a month ago, Romeowood had an idea for writing an article about pipes in art. I thought it was a good idea, and we decided to proceed. What's really neat is, while he was working on the article, the same topic came up as a completely separate thread right here in the forums.
I have to admit that a significant bit of what we do around here, businesswise, is based on instinct. I guess this is another example of how that continues to work out well. I hope you enjoy our focus on Juan Gris' use of pipes in his Cubism art.
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The Pipe in Art: Juan Gris

settersbrace · Jun 5, 2014

Thanks Kevin,
If I had the artistic ability to convey a self portrait of me standing in front of those pieces in the articles, I'd have to paint myself as 'Seinfelds' Kramer with arms folded, pipe hanging out to the side of my mouth, looking as if I really believed I understood what the hell I was looking at. ;-)

edgreen · Jun 5, 2014

I've discovered there is definitely enough out there for this to become a regular column. It's a great article. Gris does get forgotten. You've corrected that in such an elegant way. Thank you. Now maybe Cezanne, as you mentioned, and then maybe VanGogh , the pipe in political art, in advertising,..How about it Romeowood?

foggymountain · Jun 5, 2014

Braque also used the pipe a lot. I wonder if cubism is the most important 20th century art movement though. I believe expressionism has that distinction. Cubism was actually an eccentric little movement started by Picasso when he was looking for a way to improve his sales, and steal some regular buyers from Matisse. It worked.

claypipesarchaeologist · Jun 5, 2014

I've never been a fan of cubism, but then, I've never encountered Gris before.
Maybe it's because of Gris's noted shyness, but his paintings have a softness about them that Picasso's lack. And, I can't help but have some personal dislike for Picasso, being the huge egotist and womanizer that he was, which in no way detracts from his craft, just an interesting fact. Picasso would walk up to women sunbathing on the beach and say something to the effect of, "Hello, I'm Picasso! You should come to bed with me." Well, I guess if you're a glass half full type you could admire his no BS approach. Kind of like "The Naked Man" from How I Met Your Mother.

edgreen · Jun 5, 2014

I have to separate the person from the art. Hitler's artwork sucked. So did he. Miles Davis' art is transcendent. He was not a great person. I can't imagine my life without the music of Miles Davis.

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