Michael Zavros born Brisbane 1974 “The new Round Room” 2010-12 oil on canvas Photo is taken by: @robertpuffjr Bulgari Art Award 2012 The new Round Room is a meticulously detailed image of the interior of the Grand Trianon in the grounds of the Palace of Versailles. It exhibits both Zavros's exceptional technical facility and his fascination with the cultural achievements of the European aristocracy and the French ancien régime. Zavros captures all the details of the lavish interior, yet a weight-lifting bench is strikingly positioned before the window. In one surreal juxtaposition, he has turned this historic room into a contemporary gymnasium. The placement of gym equipment in this setting suggests the painting is also a contemplation of narcissism and desire; of vanity and even vanitas; of the passing of time and human beauty. The equipment suggests a contemporary pursuit of physical perfection that has echoes in the earlier pursuit of architectural perfection in the building and the human perfection of nature in the highly cultivated gardens. (This writeup is taken from the description at the museum.) Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia #michaelzavros #zavros #artgalleryofnsw #historyofart #arthistory #greatworksofart #artmuseum #art #artist #masterpiece #painting #museumvisit #artlover #artists #artblogger (at Art Gallery of New South Wales) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdkDvtQraYj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
