last week a unexpected controversy excitement. One more. It’s about the Rolling Stones’ visit to Madrid, but has nothing to do with the big concert ‘His Satanic Majesty’ gave before a capitulated Metropolitan Wanda. excitement came because Mick Jagger took a cultural morning and, like many other tourists passing through the capital, went to the Reina Sofia Museum. The British singer had a clear purpose without straying from the rest of the artwork: Think ‘Guernica’ Pablo Picasso’s photo.
Anyone who has passed by the Madrid art gallery will remember that the Malaga painter’s masterpiece was constantly watched by museum staff, whose goal was to ensure that no one was photographed, as well as to prevent anyone from touching the painting. This immortalizing oil is completely forbidden this reflects the bombing of the Basque town. But it seems that the rule does not apply to everyone. Or at least most people Photo of Jagger in front of ‘Guernica’. Controversy has been created.
Does it make sense to forbid photographing a painting? There are reviews for every taste: there are those who say that it makes no sense, as a simple Google search is all it takes to find an exact copy of the work. Others argue that battling a crowd solely seeking the best image to post on social media does great harm to those seeking a cultural experience. What everyone agrees on is that The main thing is to provide the right protection. from these artistic manifestations.
But this Monday, a new chapter opened. A deeper discussion than the one involved in the eternal rock legend. This time became the focus of criticism Risto Mejide.
The presenter went to Rome and money was involved, Visit the Vatican Museums alone without being pushed or rushed. He could also see the beauty of the Sistine Chapel. A dream of many, attainable by few. But, basically, nothing critical.
The scandal is on Instagram, of course. Despite having deleted the controversial image, the trace is still there. Risto Mejide uploaded a photo leaning against the statue ‘Laocoon and his children’A work of incalculable historical value. Contrary to what happens in ‘Guernica’, it is not forbidden to take pictures with the work. But, of course, in no case is it allowed to touch the marble.
In addition to the harsh criticism of the presenter, those who commented with compliments before the photo disappeared also received the wrath of tweeters. “Like I’m at a bar counter everybody thinks it’s great,” wrote Juan Francisco Casas, one of the first to voice it.
And from that moment on, in addition to reproaches, memes have arrived.