tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post115884774758686396..comments2023-11-03T11:37:04.473+00:00Comments on nothing new under the sun: Pics and pointsbyron smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17938334606675769903noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-56663683815630470052013-05-24T15:10:45.563+01:002013-05-24T15:10:45.563+01:00Never one to give up...I'm shooting for the ex...Never one to give up...I'm shooting for the exhibition at the Strasbourg Museum, c. 2004. They did a big exhibition of Topor's illustrations. <br /><br />Try as I might, though, I can't find a title for this pic anywhere. Anthony Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16277745466192451883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-26324033937907489882010-02-03T13:50:54.851+00:002010-02-03T13:50:54.851+00:00Thanks - I've tried to keep the running total ...Thanks - I've tried to keep the running total accurate, though can't totally guarantee it (and couldn't be bothered checking right now). I did count the multiple possibilities multiple times (which makes things difficult, since some of them could potentially be growing if I post another picture of x without remembering).byron smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17938334606675769903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-60184010159733485002010-02-03T13:41:48.683+00:002010-02-03T13:41:48.683+00:00Seeing as outstanding points are low, I thought I&...Seeing as outstanding points are low, I thought I'd check what's left. 271 points by my count, though I made no effort to multiple-count those points where it's 'find another picture of x'. If that's useful!Anthony Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16277745466192451883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-306217547561340682008-12-12T11:10:00.000+00:002008-12-12T11:10:00.000+00:00Nice idea. You're on the right track, though need ...Nice idea. You're on the right track, though need to think more about the relationship of the two figures.<BR/><BR/>Not in Oz.byron smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17938334606675769903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-18709185097709616892008-12-12T02:24:00.000+00:002008-12-12T02:24:00.000+00:00Had another idea for a suitable title: 'Critical A...Had another idea for a suitable title: 'Critical Acclaim'. <BR/><BR/>And, if one guess in 18 months isn't too much trouble, how about the Art Gallery of NSW? I'm sure you've been there!Anthony Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16277745466192451883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-16079684609927866072008-10-27T14:51:00.000+00:002008-10-27T14:51:00.000+00:00Yep, that's me.Yep, that's me.byron smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17938334606675769903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-74057982814777512462008-10-27T12:15:00.000+00:002008-10-27T12:15:00.000+00:00I've just realized that your head is reflected in ...I've just realized that your head is reflected in this picture.Matthew Moffitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00546422699620482793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-29100772266681647072007-04-05T05:21:00.000+01:002007-04-05T05:21:00.000+01:00Close, but no.Close, but no.byron smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17938334606675769903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-47242238452749545162007-04-04T22:55:00.000+01:002007-04-04T22:55:00.000+01:00While we're eliminating the major art galleries of...While we're eliminating the major art galleries of the world, I'd be remiss not to check: the Sir Hermann Black Gallery, of Wentworth Building fame?Anthony Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16277745466192451883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-52250794943464133912007-04-03T08:37:00.000+01:002007-04-03T08:37:00.000+01:00Not the Louvre, though I'm guessing that you guess...Not the Louvre, though I'm guessing that you guessed that in order to not have to look through their collection!byron smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17938334606675769903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-34205941312867166832007-04-03T07:30:00.000+01:002007-04-03T07:30:00.000+01:00I was looking through the Guggenheim's collection,...I was looking through the Guggenheim's collection, and found a title that suits all criteria: Great Painting. Sadly, it wasn't yours, and I think I can rule out the G. So I'll have another guess at where, and go for the Louvre (hey, he looks French).Anthony Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16277745466192451883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-90045740471853967162007-03-29T05:14:00.000+01:002007-03-29T05:14:00.000+01:00Sorry for missing this one again. Not the Tate. Th...Sorry for missing this one again. Not the Tate. Though I'll give you another <A HREF="http://nothing-new-under-the-sun.blogspot.com/2006/09/pics-and-points.html" REL="nofollow">five</A> for "Art Appreciation". You're getting a little closer, actually (though neither of these words are correct).byron smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17938334606675769903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-41401656483110772482007-03-20T21:24:00.000+00:002007-03-20T21:24:00.000+00:00I don't think this qualifies as an adjective-noun ...I don't think this qualifies as an adjective-noun construction (though I'm not sure how I'd classify it), but it came to me this morning:<BR/><BR/>"Art Appreciation"<BR/><BR/>And while I'm attempting serious guesses, what about the Tate Gallery?Anthony Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16277745466192451883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-28797441321010652162007-03-20T05:07:00.000+00:002007-03-20T05:07:00.000+00:00No ampersand. Just an adjective modifying a noun.No ampersand. Just an adjective modifying a noun.byron smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17938334606675769903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-89421441431432965272007-03-20T04:58:00.000+00:002007-03-20T04:58:00.000+00:00Thanks. I don't suppose the two words can include ...Thanks. I don't suppose the two words can include an ampersand, can they? I'd be pleased if it was 'Point & Shoot', 'Paint & Shoot', or some similar variation.Anthony Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16277745466192451883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-53324483563176602272007-03-20T04:25:00.000+00:002007-03-20T04:25:00.000+00:00OK, I'll give you five points for that effort. Tho...OK, I'll give you five points for that effort. Though when does an artist get to control the response of a critic so thoroughly?<BR/><BR/>As a hint, the original title is only two words and makes perfect sense when you think about it.byron smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17938334606675769903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-21477527595454395192007-03-16T13:18:00.000+00:002007-03-16T13:18:00.000+00:00Oh, well, if we're going to have some fun, how abo...Oh, well, if we're going to have some fun, how about<BR/>"Still Life (But Only Just) With Artist and Critic"?<BR/><BR/>What's more important is pulling ahead of Marty before he comes out here for mission...Anthony Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16277745466192451883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-5374553445857797432007-03-16T12:19:00.000+00:002007-03-16T12:19:00.000+00:00Yes, Google doesn't help you much there (yet - I'm...Yes, Google doesn't help you much there (yet - I'm sure they'll develop an image search with fuzzy logic and pattern recognition one day). Nice guess (gun = NYC), though incorrect. Remember, there are potential points for creative guesses. It does have a great title though. I thought many more people might have had a go at the title.byron smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17938334606675769903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-5465308955349499622007-03-16T08:52:00.000+00:002007-03-16T08:52:00.000+00:00How to find an artwork online by description only?...How to find an artwork online by description only???!<BR/><BR/>Well, I'm giving up. Clearly, there's a gun involved - so it must be from a gallery/museum in New York. With the 20th century influence on the painting within, it must be modern.<BR/><BR/>Hence, is it MOMA?Anthony Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16277745466192451883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-6129034679484020042007-03-09T02:11:00.000+00:002007-03-09T02:11:00.000+00:00I've just realised that for at least one of the un...I've just realised that for at least one of the unclaimed points, I give the answer away in the comments...byron smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17938334606675769903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-21952538196583550782007-01-15T06:16:00.000+00:002007-01-15T06:16:00.000+00:00I'll wait for some people to catch up. It is fun t...I'll wait for some people to catch up. It is fun to be an internet super-sleuth.peter jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06660654539637341429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-78756774539569543412007-01-11T00:54:00.000+00:002007-01-11T00:54:00.000+00:00100 points by the end of tomorrow. Here we go!100 points by the end of tomorrow. Here we go!peter jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06660654539637341429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-72720321874608539342007-01-09T02:39:00.000+00:002007-01-09T02:39:00.000+00:00Sorry Pete - it's already claimed. Check the comme...Sorry Pete - it's already claimed. Check the comments on the post. Sorry - I hadn't put the asterix on to say so. Those links with an asterix have been claimed.byron smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17938334606675769903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-17549315353240635862007-01-09T02:34:00.000+00:002007-01-09T02:34:00.000+00:00Thanks. I'm just figuring out how this works. I'm ...Thanks. I'm just figuring out how this works. I'm excited about being on 20 points. I'm working on the double one-way sign. I'm thinking of combing the street directory for possible locations.<br />The goal is to get to the top and stay there.peter jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06660654539637341429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28189019.post-83633342929537953842007-01-09T02:19:00.000+00:002007-01-09T02:19:00.000+00:00Pete - yes, ten points for the discus thrower. And...Pete - yes, ten points for the discus thrower. And even though Stevie T already claimed the points for end of grace, I'll give you another ten for that as well, because you obviously hadn't seen his answer, given your uncertainty - it is indeed from our roof.<br /><br />Looks like you've got the hang of it now, but it's easier for me and others if you make the guesses in the comments to the post byron smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17938334606675769903noreply@blogger.com