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OUT
&
ABOUT
A guide
TO
fine art
Have you been wanting
to go to that artmuseum
but feel you are unsure
of how to behave or have too
little knowledge on art?
Don’t worry, we asked Carl-
Henric Malmgren a specialist
in art and antiques to give us a
guidance on art and manners
while visiting a museum..
BY JElENA JANkOVIC
AND
CARl-HENRIC MAlMGREN
Manners at the museum
First rule is, Have fun! Don’t see museums
as a military estate, rather enjoy the art
and enjoy yourself.
However there are some things you might
want to think about.
Before going to the museum do some research
about what paintings the museum
is showing and make a list of what pieces
you would like to see. Don’t force yourself
to see everything, it will be too exhausting.
Art should be fun, see the pieces you have
on your list and take time to admire them. If
you couldn’t see them due to the line being
too long, well maybe you discovered something
else.
Remember most museums have stone
floors. Never ever wear high heels, shoes
with a hard sole or squeaking shoes. It there
anything more annoying?
Don’t drink or snack while in the museum.
Most museums have nice restaurants,
Coffee shops or patios where you can sit relax
after the tour.
Don’t be in a hurry when visiting a museum.
Consider that the art you are looking
at was somebody’s masterpiece in life,
show some gratitude.
If there is a walkabout in the museum, join
the tour, that way you will get a crash
course in art by an expert and will save you
hours of hanging on google searching for
information. The experts are also there to
answer any questions you might have
Whatever you do, DO NOT touch the art.
Some of the pieces are really old and
so fragile that you might damage them by
just by touching it. We would not want to
see a rerun of Mr Bean, if you know what
we mean.
Also try to remember not to point at art
with a pointed finger. If you pay attention
you will notice all museum attendants
point at art with a more or less closed fist.
That way if by accident you will get pushed
by someone your finger won’t go through
the canvas of painting.
You don’t have to whisper when you are
in the museum, but try to speak with a
lower voice and please turn off your mobile
or at least mute it. People that come want to
enjoy their art.
If you must take a photograph, do NOT use
a flash. Even if it doesn’t actually destroy
the painting it is customary not to do so,
and it could be annoying to other museum
visitors. You are there to look at the painting
live, not through a lens.
If you want to sketch please ask for permission
first and be careful with those pencils.
We don’t want to see Rembrandt go pink..
What ever you do,
DO NOT touch
the art. Some of
the pieces are really
old and so fragile
that you might
damage them by
just by touching it.
We would not want
to see a rerun of Mr
Bean, if you know
what we mean
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