Family Ties: A Contemporary Perspective

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If family is often considered the backbone of civilization, it has undergone serious rethinking over the past few decades. Most disciplines, from sociology to psychotherapy to economics, have had their turn at analyzing, theorizing and representing the family in all its many forms. In "Family Ties," the relationships that bind families are explored via nearly 60 contemporary artists. Alice Neel paints mother daughter portraits; Nicholas Nixon photographs his wife and her three sisters every year for 25 years; Larry Fink documents the blue-collar Sabatines; Sanford Biggers and Jennifer Zackin, who grew up, respectively, in middle-class black Christian and white Jewish families, run parallel slide shows of their childhood Kodak moments; and Roger Shimomura renders pop images from the Japanese internment camps where his family spent part of his childhood. Published in conjunction with Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts and an exhibition opening there in June 2003. (Jun 21 - Sep 21.03)

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The art is truly interesting. It has the power to captivate and engage the viewer, drawing them into a world of creativity and imagination. However, the narration that accompanies it is really f**cked up.

It seems disjointed and lacks a clear flow, making it difficult for the audience to fully understand the intended message. The words don't seem to connect with the art in a meaningful way, almost as if they were an afterthought.

This is a real shame, as the art itself has so much potential. With a better narration, it could have been even more impactful and thought-provoking.

As it stands, the combination of the interesting art and the messed-up narration creates a bit of a disconnect for the viewer. It's a situation that could easily be improved with some careful consideration and attention to detail.

Maybe a new narrator could be found, or the existing narration could be rewritten to better complement the art. Either way, it's important to ensure that the two elements work together in harmony to create a truly memorable experience for the audience.

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