Enjoying Art: "First for Adults" Copying Masterpieces in Two Hours, Also Effects of Turning Off Smartphones
朝日新聞
Art commentator Hirofumi Suzuki shares the joy of art with adults through activities like copying masterpieces.Summary
Art commentator Hirofumi Suzuki, active under the pseudonym "Bijutsu Kaisetsu Suruzo," aims to convey the enjoyment of art to adults. In terms of appreciation, he introduces modern art and ways to view masterpieces on social media, aiming to help people see beyond just "it's pretty." For creation, he runs a class called "×art (Kakeru Art)" where participants spend two hours copying famous paintings or abstract works on canvas using acrylic paints, which dry quickly with a hairdryer. This activity also offers the benefit of digital detox by requiring participants to step away from their smartphones.
(Source：朝日新聞)