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Méret Oppenheim at MoMA review — provocative but patchy show for Swiss surrealist

Summary

The article discusses a new exhibition of work by Swiss surrealist artist Méret Oppenheim at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The show is described as being "provocative but patchy", with some of the work on display being more successful than others. Overall, the exhibition is said to provide a good overview of Oppenheim's career and her influence on the surrealist movement.

Q&As

Who is Méret Oppenheim?
Méret Oppenheim is a Swiss surrealist artist.

What is the MoMA?
The MoMA is the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

What is the review of Méret Oppenheim's show at the MoMA?
The review of Méret Oppenheim's show at the MoMA is that it is provocative but patchy.

Who are some of the other Swiss surrealists?
Some of the other Swiss surrealists are Hans Arp, Max Ernst, and Salvador Dalí.

What are some of Méret Oppenheim's most famous works?
Some of Méret Oppenheim's most famous works are Object (1936), Breakfast in Fur (1938), and The Mouse Trap (1951).

AI Comments

👍 The MoMA show is a great collection of Oppenheim's work.

👎 The MoMA show is a patchy collection of Oppenheim's work.

AI Discussion

Me: It's about an art show at MoMA.

Friend: Okay.

Me: The article is a review of the show and it's patchy.

Friend: What do you mean?

Me: The reviewer thought that the show was provocative but that it was also patchy.

Friend: I see.

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Technical terms

Méret Oppenheim
Swiss surrealist artist.
MoMA
Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Provocative
tending to provoke, stimulate, or excite, especially by being unusual or controversial.
Patchy
having patches or being characterized by patches.

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