photo courtesy of Roger Bultot 
Rochelle’s challenge for this week is prompted by a photo of a grand art gallery. 100 words to tell the story connected with this picture.
Visitors
‘OK team, Zak here, walkies-talkies on –doors opening to the public now…’
‘Zak, it’s Mina, upstairs, reporting a strange group of people. What shall I do ? ‘
‘Archie here, atrium, a man in a pink pantomime outfit and platform shoes has just passed me, with followers…’
‘Causing nuisance ?’
‘No, they’re smiling.’
‘Fatima here, seen a group of bohemian people tap dancing. Terrorists ?’
‘Ed speaking by front doors. Spotted some flamboyant people exiting the building. They’re singing..’
‘Team, we have experienced a visitation from a zany group. Seems they want to run amok with what art stands for. What next ?’
June 11, 2018 at 1:25 pm
Artists visiting an art museum. Novel take on this prompt 🙂
June 12, 2018 at 12:24 pm
Thanks Granonine. I wanted the visiting troupe to be a little bit mysterious, open to speculation.
June 10, 2018 at 12:54 pm
Dear Francine,
Sounds like the beginnings of a wonderfully diverse flash mob. I enjoyed the visuals. Pink pantomime suit? Love it.
Shalom,
Rochelle
June 10, 2018 at 5:17 pm
Pleased you enjoyed the visuals ! It was fun to write the ‘flash mob’ antics.
June 9, 2018 at 5:43 pm
I would have loved to been there that day. It sounds like great fun!
June 10, 2018 at 5:17 pm
Thanks for your comment Dawn. Yes, it’d be fun to watch, I agree.
June 9, 2018 at 3:34 pm
When I hear or see the word Amok I always think of the movie “Hocus Pocus” with Sarah Jessica Parker and Bette Midler when they were witches. “Amok! Amok! Amok!” he he… silly artistic Bohemians! Cute story!
June 9, 2018 at 5:17 pm
Thanks Courtney. Amok isn’t a word used all that much is it ? Haven’t seen that film – sounds very entertaining !
June 9, 2018 at 5:34 pm
It’s an old movie…but really cute. A good one to watch around Halloween.
June 9, 2018 at 9:38 am
Better than the expressionless folk you normally see wandering around galleries. Nice one!
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June 9, 2018 at 5:19 pm
Thank you Keith. Agree with you, a bit a zany to offset the solemn people.
June 9, 2018 at 5:06 am
Quite a mixed group for opening day! I hope the team keeps calm 🙂
June 9, 2018 at 5:21 pm
Yes, you’re right. Let’s hope the visitation gave the team something to talk about in their tea break.
June 8, 2018 at 9:51 pm
Such an interesting take on the photo prompt – really enjoyed reading this!
Susan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
June 9, 2018 at 5:27 pm
Thank you Susan – glad you enjoyed the story. An inspiring photo I found.
June 8, 2018 at 7:51 pm
Probably best to let them have their fun rather than try to stop them, so long as they don’t damage anything!
June 9, 2018 at 5:29 pm
Yes Iain, don’t imagine these people resorting violence.
June 8, 2018 at 5:16 pm
I like your inclusive vision of what is meant by art. Attractive story, Francine!
June 9, 2018 at 5:30 pm
Thank you Penny. Glad you liked the story.
June 8, 2018 at 3:34 pm
Maybe the zany are performance art. People watching is an art form.
June 9, 2018 at 5:53 pm
Good point Tracey. I’ve experienced a few performance art occasions, and they were really entertaining.
June 8, 2018 at 1:40 pm
Now I’m wondering what is said when I walk through the doors! 🙂
June 9, 2018 at 5:32 pm
Interesting thought Dale…hard to imagine what they may be saying…?
June 8, 2018 at 1:14 pm
Art is a serious business
June 8, 2018 at 5:15 pm
Teehee! Neil, you’re naughty!
June 9, 2018 at 5:33 pm
Indeed it is Neil. We can’t have people enjoying themselves in art galleries, can we ???