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MOBA is the world’s only museum dedicated to the collection and exhibition of art that would not be welcomed to any traditional art museum. Located inside the Dorchester Brewing Co in Boston, MA, MOBA offers free admission and a variety of craft beers, food, and events.
May 18, 2017 · How did artists like Picabia, Magritte, Guston, and Jenney challenge artistic conventions and canons with their "bad" paintings? Explore the origins, influences, and examples of this genre that refuses to submit to artistic rules.
Oct 8, 2018 · Explore the phenomenon of bad art appreciation, from social media groups to museums. Learn how people find humour, emotion and liberation in paintings that are not very good.
Dec 6, 2018 · Even the most renowned masters of art history made some ugly or awkward paintings. See how Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Goya, and others botched their compositions with wonky perspective, anatomical errors, or bizarre subjects.
A thought-provoking essay that explores the complexities of defining and evaluating bad art, from historical examples to contemporary controversies. Learn how bad art can be naive, provocative, or boring, and how it relates to art history and culture.
A museum in Boston that celebrates the labor of artists whose work would be displayed and appreciated in no other forum. The museum's collection includes over 700 pieces of "art too bad to be ignored", such as Lucy in the Field with Flowers, found in a trash can.
Apr 1, 2024 · The Museum of Bad Art (MOBA) in Boston showcases art that is so bad, it's good. See examples of the "good", the "very bad", and the "ugly" categories, and enjoy the humor and mystery of these paintings.