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[–] 47 points 11 months ago (4 children)

For ENRICHING the experience by showing an understanding of the design elements of the art? smh some museums just don't know when they've succeeded in imparting both understanding and appreciation for the source material

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  • [–] 29 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (2 children)
    1. They might be lying about it for the memes.
    2. If they did get kicked out, it was probably a single grumpy security guard and not necessarily representative of the museum's actual stance
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  • [–] 19 points 11 months ago
    1. They also didn't mention the noises they were making. I don't actually know what noises they were making but I'm not sure it's possible to have fun posing as statues without saying anything or making nonverbal noises
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  • [–] 21 points 11 months ago* (5 children)

    We got lectured by a museum volunteer in Greece. My wife took my picture as I imitated the tragedy face next to one.

    Example:

    She said it wasn't respectful to their culture and to please not post it on the internet.

    I thought those faces were about theater, so mimicking them would make total sense, but whatever.

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  • [–] 6 points 11 months ago (3 children)

    I saw that happen while in Greece also. I think part of it is trying to preserve the actual purpose of a museum rather than let it devolve into a building full of props for social media posts.

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  • [–] 13 points 11 months ago (2 children)

    Oh no, I do hope museums don't get more documented and popular, we need art and history to remain distant and elitist.

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  • [–] 4 points 11 months ago

    There is a middle ground. Photographs of the objects themselves is almost always allowed. What is not great is trying to get a turn in a popular museum to view a particular piece, but you can't get a clear look because some people need to get a perfect pose for the gram. A lot of these museums in Greece that do this do not lack for visitors; it's often the opposite.

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  • [–] 13 points 11 months ago

    That museum owes you all an apology,

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  • [–] 9 points 11 months ago

    There will be no enjoyment here! Take your happiness elsewhere!

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