Chicagoist: Ice Capades

simplecreature

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:34:30 -0600

Corporate art is always bland by nature. It can't offend or provoke or even over-stimulated. It's simply there rather than leaving a blank spot or to highlight corporate "generosity". A kool-aid ice wall? Why, it's something the whole family can nod in vague appreciation of! I'm hoping for a string of unseasonable warmth to cleanse this eyesore.

mrdeltoid

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:09:28 -0600

Also, the 'Museum of Modern Ice' is too close a reference to Schwarzenegger's greatest role, yes, Mr.Freeze in Batman & Robin. Mr. Freeze: You're not sending ME to the COOLER! Mr. Freeze: I'm afraid my condition has left me cold to your pleas of mercy. Mr. Freeze: Tonight, hell freezes over! Mr. Freeze: Allow me to break the ice. My name is Freeze. Learn it well. For it's the chilling sound of your doom. Mr. Freeze: If revenge is a dish best served cold, then put on your Sunday finest. It's time to feast! Mr. Freeze: Adam and Evil! Mr. Freeze: Cool party! Mr. Freeze: Let me guess, Plant Girl? Vine Lady? Huh? Hand over the diamond Garden Gal, or I'll turn you into mulch! Mr. Freeze: Surprise, I am your new cell mate. And I'm here to make your life a living hell. Prepare for a bitter harvest. Winter has come at last. http://reviews.ebay.com/Arnold-Schwarzenegger-apos-s-Top-Mr-Freeze-Quotes_W0QQugidZ10000000000003746

mrdeltoid

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:03:42 -0600

Spot on! Man was this a total disappointment. The artist's website promised something tasteful and tangible, like Toronto's piece: http://www.museumofmodernice.com/photoGallery/archive120307.html Instead we get something that looks like it was in the remainder pile of a Michael's arts and crafts store.