Today we are sharing a short conversation, comparing two paintings of people playing cards together. Ruth and I explore the role of games in human interaction. The paintings reflect very different types of human connection, even though the card game centers the art. Both paintings are called The Card Players. The first is by Lucas…
Month: April 2025
Connections: An Arting Conversation
In this conversation, Ruth and I look at the importance of connection – between friends, rivals, lovers, work colleagues, family, community – with the environment around us. We look at the following paintings, supported by Mark Van Doren’s poem the Rivals. Here are some questions to stimulate conversation. Or add your own questions or comments….