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An Eye for Art

September 11, 2021 11 Comments

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Ned noticed our error as soon as we started our shift. We could be fired over a cock-up like this, and although I hate art, I need this job. We had to rectify it, and quickly. But before we could distract the curator, the gallery’s biggest patron cornered him three feet from the exhibit, where patrons collected to declare:

“Such a daring statement about race.”

“It triggers the viewer’s imagination.”

“Genius.”

“A stark warning about capitalism.”

During a break for the speaker, I moved to turn it right side up. Ned shook his head. The painting sold for a quarter million.

By Yvonne Lang

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  1. Our Mick says

    September 11, 2021 at 7:46 am

    Made me smile. A great little tale

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  2. J Sagar says

    September 11, 2021 at 9:22 am

    Hilarious!

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  3. Scott Brian Blanke says

    September 11, 2021 at 10:21 am

    Enjoyed it. Is this Art week?

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  4. Shoshauna says

    September 11, 2021 at 1:41 pm

    Terrific! Like the surprise ending.

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  5. Kelly Louisa Balliu says

    September 11, 2021 at 2:14 pm

    An error that worked in their favour. Nice one.

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  6. Liz Falkner says

    September 12, 2021 at 2:26 am

    Loved it ???

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  7. Valli says

    September 12, 2021 at 4:39 am

    Lovely story… reflects how art is view from different perspectives… nice ending… well done…

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  8. Elizabeth Zahn says

    September 13, 2021 at 9:12 am

    … in the eye of the beholder…. great ending!

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  9. Paul Lewthwaite says

    September 14, 2021 at 5:30 pm

    Enjoyed this – especially as I suspect it has a ring of truth to it and loved the pretentious statements when clearly no-one has a clue.

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  10. Ruth Mannino says

    September 15, 2021 at 8:51 am

    This is great! Thanks for the laugh!

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  11. Yvonne Lang says

    September 18, 2021 at 6:30 am

    Thanks everyone. I only recently discovered 101 words and have loved reading everyone’s stories. Delighted to have had my own featured and wanted to say a massive thank you to people who took the time to leave comments. I’m glad you liked it and thanks for the encouragement.

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