点评:What a difference two years can make
Having recently explored the vibrant and tranquil art galleries in Naples and Florence, I was eager to return to Compton Verney to appreciate their Naples collection. Unfortunately, my anticipation quickly turned to disappointment. Upon arrival, I was met with a chaotic scene filled with boisterous and noisy children, making it nearly impossible to focus on the art.
I approached a volunteer on duty, hoping for some understanding, but she simply shrugged and stated that the company policy encourages children to express themselves through play. In mere ten minutes—my time in Naples—children were darting back and forth from the grand hall, and a wooden “play installations” as a school playground and crawling over it like ants, fighting to pump the handle. This experience was not only frustrating but wholly unenjoyable, and I cannot envision returning under such circumstances.
Compton Verney, I regret to say, seems to have lost its way. It feels as though you’ve turned your back on art lovers, a sentiment further supported by the declining quality of your exhibitions. Once regarded as the jewel of Warwickshire, I now perceive the place as little more than a cheap trinket. It pains me to say this, but it doesn't even odeserve one star.
You need to do better!
翻译:两年竟能带来如此巨大的变化
最近,我参观了那不勒斯和佛罗伦萨充满活力与宁静的艺术画廊,渴望再次回到康普顿·弗尼,欣赏他们那不勒斯的藏品。可惜,我的期待很快就变成了失望。抵达后,我看到的是一片混乱的景象,到处都是吵闹的孩子,几乎无法集中精力欣赏艺术品。
我走近一位值班志愿者,希望得到一些理解,但她只是耸了耸肩,说公司的政策鼓励孩子们通过玩耍来表达自己。短短十分钟——我在那不勒斯的时间——孩子们在大厅和一个被当作学校操场的木制“游乐设施”之间来回奔波,像蚂蚁一样在上面爬行,争相拉动把手。这种经历不仅令人沮丧,而且完全不愉快,我无法想象在这种情况下再次回到这里。
很遗憾,康普顿·弗尼似乎迷失了方向。感觉你们好像已经背弃了艺术爱好者,你们展览质量的下滑更是加剧了这种感觉。这里曾被视为沃里克郡的瑰宝,如今却成了我眼中廉价的装饰品。说起来很痛苦,但它连一颗星都不配。
你们需要做得更好!