Thursday, April 9, 2015

Anselm Kiefer

Anselm Kiefer
'When knowledge becomes rigid, it stops living.'

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 open 
mind / open heart
  curiosity and
unquenchable thirst for knowledge
 the ability to laugh at oneself
 ponder all possibilities, 
it's a life long process
one must remain 
open





Posted by Helen at 9:26 AM
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24 comments:

  1. Vandana SharmaApril 9, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    Very apt and a lesson of life which we all should stick to.

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  2. Mama ZenApril 9, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    Absolutely!

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  3. HannahApril 9, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    There's much wisdom in this perfect brevity, Helen! Great write and response to your chosen intriguing artwork.

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  4. Sanaa RizviApril 9, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    This is really beautiful... agreed with Hannah... full of wisdom! Love the artwork you have chosen to write upon :D
    xoxo

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  5. Kerry O'ConnorApril 9, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    I love how organic this work of art is, and how your poem focuses on personal growth.

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    1. HelenApril 9, 2015 at 3:41 PM

      I discovered his art in the late 80's ~~ and love his work!

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  6. Debi SwimApril 9, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    I agree with your sage advice.

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  7. JimApril 9, 2015 at 1:42 PM

    Such sound advice, Helen. I could say it fits me 'to a tittle'.
    That wise old Red Wood knew. Too bad it fell to the saw.
    ..

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  8. hedgewitchApril 9, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    Those who have it have learned one of the most important secrets of life, and of happiness. Lovely, Helen, and great choice of artwork.

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  9. Buddah MoskowitzApril 9, 2015 at 3:52 PM

    Precisely! Love it!

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  10. Blondie's JournalApril 9, 2015 at 7:13 PM

    I love the quote, Helen. My husband is one of the most brilliant men I know, but it's fairly easy to close the mind off to new ways of viewing things...that's my complaint anyway, but I'm very much a dreamer.

    Thanks for your visit and very sweet comment, all of your kind words mean more to me than you know. By the way, I love that new header...cool!

    Jane xx

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  11. Rosemary Nissen-WadeApril 9, 2015 at 7:46 PM

    One must indeed!

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  12. Sherry Blue SkyApril 9, 2015 at 7:49 PM

    Awesome! Intriguing art work, too.

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  13. Susie ClevengerApril 9, 2015 at 7:54 PM

    I wish more would have open minds and hearts. Beautiful from choice of image to words.

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  14. grapelingApril 10, 2015 at 12:51 AM

    wow, both you and Karin chose his art for your poems. cool ~

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  15. Gillena CoxApril 10, 2015 at 4:33 AM

    i think the painting speaks a line of your poem "~ ponder all possibilities " very very nice

    thanks for stopping in to read mine

    much love...

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  16. SusanApril 10, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    Indeed! Especially when confronted by such a scene!

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  17. OutlawyerApril 10, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    Hey Helen! Great minds think alike. He is so great isn't he? Really a moving artist. Did you see the show at Mass MOCA?

    Anyway, loved your poem too--you are certainly right about all you write of. Thanks. k.

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  18. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderApril 10, 2015 at 7:04 PM

    Dearest Helen,
    You have used my feelings very well for creating this lovely poem!
    Sending you hugs,
    Mariette

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  19. Kathe W.April 10, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    what a great blog post! I've been remiss in not dropping by more often! Cheers!

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  20. Other MaryApril 11, 2015 at 3:19 AM

    Oh, that is such wisdom in your words!

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  21. SnowbrushApril 18, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    But isn't it appropriate for some knowledge to become "rigid," some morality, for example?

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  22. Gerry SnapeJune 3, 2015 at 2:58 AM

    saw the exhibition this last year...stunned by the imagination and use of materials...

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