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RRJ #4

September 29, 2009

Reference: Marisa, M. (2009, September 27). Holly wood’s Fine-art Outpost

Retrieved September 29, 2009 from

http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/09/27/travel/27headsup.html?hpw

Summary:

In this article, Michael Benevento, the owner of Michael Benevento Gallery, use a brothel to build a gallery in Los Angeles. Hollywood is better-known for lingerie stores and head shops, strip clubs and by-the-hour motels, but Michael make it becoming a potential art mecca. Michael decorates the place. He thinks it could be an art project itself. It is becoming one of this city’s most promising spots for art.

Reaction:

According this article, Michael makes the brothel becoming a most famous gallery. It is not surprised. Art is a special thing that is not has the limited. Everything can be artwork. It is depend on people’s different observations. Art and bawdry are just one step difference. Through the worst thing you can fine the best artwork. It is not only through the vision, but also through people’s mind. Art is a interesting thing. People watch it in a terrified thought, it is evil. However, people watch it in a positive way, it is beautiful. Consequently, Michael uses this point to build a promising gallery.