I thought our visit to the Musée de l’Orangerie was great! I loved Anne’s informative tour and, as a big fan of spaces with natural lighting, the museum itself was stunning. One asset that many museums have is gift shops, where replicated art is sold in the form of trinkets and souvenirs. When it comes to what was ethically recreated for consumers, I would side with the postcards. These were just replications of Monet, Picasso, and other artists’ artwork that didn’t hinder their original meaning or intention. For me, they captured the beauty of a painting and I feel artists wouldn’t feel offended by them. One item I wasn’t fond of because it was unethical in my eyes was the Claude Monet figurine. The product seemed frivolous for a store showcasing such important, beautiful artwork. For me, it didn’t provide any positive or real value to the artwork that was shown throughout the museum.
