Comments on: Why don’t people laugh in art galleries? http://www.marcuswestbury.net/2010/03/15/why-dont-people-laugh-in-art-galleries/ my life. on the internets. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:10:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Information Security http://www.marcuswestbury.net/2010/03/15/why-dont-people-laugh-in-art-galleries/comment-page-1/#comment-1277 Information Security Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:44:14 +0000 http://www.marcuswestbury.net/?p=886#comment-1277 I guess it depends on the type of galleries you go to. The Tate Modern in London sees lots of conversation and controversy. Its far from quiet and it is welcome. I guess it depends on the type of galleries you go to. The Tate Modern in London sees lots of conversation and controversy. Its far from quiet and it is welcome.

]]> By: Adam http://www.marcuswestbury.net/2010/03/15/why-dont-people-laugh-in-art-galleries/comment-page-1/#comment-1208 Adam Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:24:06 +0000 http://www.marcuswestbury.net/?p=886#comment-1208 In general, it's true, especially in the 'daunting palaces'. But there is a lot of humourous work around at an emerging level I think sometimes people do laugh at (with) it. Although sometimes they also try not to laugh, in case anyone takes offence. I love it when someone laughs in a gallery. People giggled at Hit and Miss at the omfg! show. And I've certainly heard people laugh at things I've made before (hopefully in a good way). It's worth also making the point I guess that humour and seriousness are not distinct from each other and often exist within the same work. In general, it’s true, especially in the ‘daunting palaces’. But there is a lot of humourous work around at an emerging level I think sometimes people do laugh at (with) it. Although sometimes they also try not to laugh, in case anyone takes offence. I love it when someone laughs in a gallery. People giggled at Hit and Miss at the omfg! show. And I’ve certainly heard people laugh at things I’ve made before (hopefully in a good way). It’s worth also making the point I guess that humour and seriousness are not distinct from each other and often exist within the same work.

]]> By: Stilgherrian · The 9pm Edict #5 http://www.marcuswestbury.net/2010/03/15/why-dont-people-laugh-in-art-galleries/comment-page-1/#comment-1204 Stilgherrian · The 9pm Edict #5 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:20:12 +0000 http://www.marcuswestbury.net/?p=886#comment-1204 [...] For more information on what I discussed today, try the NSW police media releases about Sunday’s explosion and Monday’s arrest, the Urban Taskforce media release and the ABC’s story on same, this Sydney Morning Herald story on various NSW Labor connections, Kristina Keneally’s Wikipedia entry, my post on Maurice Newman’s speech and the PM report on same, and Marcus Westbury’s column for The Age. [...] [...] For more information on what I discussed today, try the NSW police media releases about Sunday’s explosion and Monday’s arrest, the Urban Taskforce media release and the ABC’s story on same, this Sydney Morning Herald story on various NSW Labor connections, Kristina Keneally’s Wikipedia entry, my post on Maurice Newman’s speech and the PM report on same, and Marcus Westbury’s column for The Age. [...]

]]> By: Jonathan S http://www.marcuswestbury.net/2010/03/15/why-dont-people-laugh-in-art-galleries/comment-page-1/#comment-1203 Jonathan S Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:56:29 +0000 http://www.marcuswestbury.net/?p=886#comment-1203 I visited the Asia Pacific Triennial a couple of weeks ago and was struck by the lack of solemnity. People were laughing and there was a lot of smiling. The ones laughing tended to be less than five years old or so, but the general mood was a lot less solemn than is generally the case in galleries, because – at least this is my impression – the gallery and this exhibition in particular are designed to be welcoming to children and families. I visited the Asia Pacific Triennial a couple of weeks ago and was struck by the lack of solemnity. People were laughing and there was a lot of smiling. The ones laughing tended to be less than five years old or so, but the general mood was a lot less solemn than is generally the case in galleries, because – at least this is my impression – the gallery and this exhibition in particular are designed to be welcoming to children and families.

]]> By: sancz http://www.marcuswestbury.net/2010/03/15/why-dont-people-laugh-in-art-galleries/comment-page-1/#comment-1202 sancz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:45:31 +0000 http://www.marcuswestbury.net/?p=886#comment-1202 SHHHH! "the decline in theatre as a major cultural force directly corresponds with the improving behaviour of its audiences." i think the rise of television might have something to do with it, but then again, people happily will shout insults at the screen and offer running commentary. part of the enjoyment of popular entertainment is the ability to participate - but it just wouldn't do in the theatre... nice idea for mad matinees. I've noticed that even when actors encourage audiences to get vocal, panto-style, they tend to get stuck by convention. SHHHH!

“the decline in theatre as a major cultural force directly corresponds with the improving behaviour of its audiences.”

i think the rise of television might have something to do with it, but then again, people happily will shout insults at the screen and offer running commentary. part of the enjoyment of popular entertainment is the ability to participate – but it just wouldn’t do in the theatre…

nice idea for mad matinees. I’ve noticed that even when actors encourage audiences to get vocal, panto-style, they tend to get stuck by convention.

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