Sunday, June 7, 2009

Are You Sure You're Going to Heaven?

A modern fire and brimstone tirade about going to hell in Harvard Square. I was struck by the irony of the sensual backdrop: a painting of a semi-nude woman looking over his shoulder as he draws and shouts through his wireless microphone about the perils of modern life and going to hell.

The backdrop is an advertisement for an exhibit of Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese: Rivals in Renaissance Venice at the Museum of Fine Arts. A great antidote to the perils of modern life and a fine way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

16 comments:

Snapshutter June 7, 2009 1:18 AM  

We have those here in Minneapolis too, and they should be out anytime now that the weather is warmer. I find them somewhat entertaining.

Anne June 7, 2009 4:35 AM  

You live n a very very interesting town :-) someting happening every second. Read ally your latest post her now, with me morning coffe :-))

Nice sunday to you my friend :-)

brattcat June 7, 2009 6:35 AM  

What an amazing shot! The contrast between the man and the female image behind him is profound.

Niamh B June 7, 2009 7:01 AM  

There was one of those in the common a few weeks ago as well, outside the Park T station, with no microphone - much harder work.
Is this getting to be a regular thing there?

cieldequimper June 7, 2009 8:34 AM  

Wow, that's got to be one hell ;-) of an exhibition. Great shot and words to go with it!

B Squared June 7, 2009 8:35 AM  

I have to say, I've seen a lot worse in Harvard Square.

Hilda June 7, 2009 9:29 AM  

Thank goodness there's no such thing in the places I usually go to. Though I wouldn't mind having that exhibit here any time.

samaBlog June 7, 2009 10:04 AM  

Honestly, I thought the thing he was drawing was vaguely reminiscent of goatse.

Cezar and Léia June 7, 2009 10:29 AM  

You made a good point!
Great post!
Léia

Jacob June 7, 2009 3:10 PM  

I like the backdrop a whole lot better than the ranter...

That's the hell of it, these characters in public places berating citizens out to enjoy the fresh air.

Birdman June 7, 2009 5:54 PM  

Harvard Square... you got 'em all!

2sweetnsaxy June 8, 2009 3:06 AM  

Maybe he was actually trying to cover up part of it. :-)

Caçador June 8, 2009 9:15 PM  

Excellent title, for a good catch.

b.c. June 8, 2009 10:49 PM  

nice shot! and what a contrast...

Buenos Aires Photoblog June 9, 2009 7:02 AM  

Haha, this is such a great guerilla marketing strategy.

Buenos Aires Photo

To what shall I compare this life of ours?
Even before I can say it is like a lightning flash or a dewdrop,
it is no more. -Gibon Sengai (1750-1837)

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