Tim Burton Exhibit at MoMA
Posted by Anthony Leonard Salon | Filed under Movies
Tim Burton Exhibit at MoMA
So we’ve finally had a chance to check out the Tim Burton Exhibit at the MoMA up the block, and it is the epitome of Tim Burton—-dark, funny, quirky, strange, fascinatingly original, and to sum it all up in one phrase: cool as hell. I guess you can say that my opinion is biased, since I have had a picture of Edward Scissorhands on my bedroom wall since the movie came out (and brought it to my “adult” apartment as a childhood souvenir). There’s just something amazing about seeing Tim Burton’s handwriting on a piece of loose-leaf paper with the story of Edward Scissorhands, among countless others, reminding us that it all started as just a thought. The exhibit is living proof that dreams can too be a reality—it just takes imagination, some creativity—and to his credit—unique talent and vision. But although his self expression is unique, there is something in Tim Burton that we can all relate to–whether it’s a sad, funny, happy, morbid, or surreal emotion—he’s able to capture it, take a picture in his mind and represent it with a character. The exhibit is morbidly alive, and is DEFINITELY worth viewing–especially if you’re in the mood to laugh and feel like you’re in an amusement park of dreams. Don’t forget to look for the polaroid gallery from his private collection—there are shots taken in the desert and the props and stage sets are phenomenal. You’re really not supposed to take pictures, but thanks to our good friend Jane we were able to post this one up, appropriately in time for Valentine’s Day (hehe)! (Now thru April 26,2010)
For a sneak-peek, here’s a link to Tim Burton’s Page on the MoMa website: http://moma.org/interactives/exhibitions/2009/timburton/
Tags: Anthony Leonard Salon, MoMA, Museum of Modern Art, Tim Burton
