Visiting the Musée de l’Orangerie was a very special and unique experience for me. I thought it was a super simple and calm museum which made the whole experience even better. It really allowed the waterlilies to have their own moment. I thought they were so beautiful and special, which is why I believe they should be honored in the right way. After going through the museum, we headed into the gift shop to see what they did for the waterlilies. I had two experiences in the gift shop. First, I was able to admire an artwork book by Pierre Georgel that was filled with pages of just the waterlily paintings. I thought this was a beautiful way to honor the artwork. It was ethical and beautifully done and did not take away from the art. On the other hand, I encountered many trinkets that did not do the waterlilies justice. This pair of socks that I saw made the waterlilies look cheap and you could not even admire the art. It took away from the real beauty that these paintings have. I did not feel the socks and little trinkets were ethical because they cheapen the art.IMG_8665 IMG_8671
