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The Anti Block Buster
A result of the economy being on the downside, some museums are not pushing the big, get on line, block busters shows
What is great about this is we get to see great work by lesser known artist more often. Everybody wins. I would think that the curators of these “smaller” shows would have...
Mystical Impressionism
“Mystical Impressionism” is the name of the presentation at the Paul Mahder Gallery in San Francisco, CA. The work of 2 Nicaraguan artists, Otto Aguilar and Omar d’Leon, are on view until January. Their paintings are steeped in color, myth and beauty.
“Otto Aguilar is an expert using...
Arshile Gorky at MOCA
Born in Armenia, Arshile Gorky, 1902-1948, escaped the tragedy of war and genocide by moving to NYC where he taught himself to paint. He is considered one of the founders of “Abstract Impressionism”.
“At a time when the American avant-garde privileged originality over traditional working methods,...
DAM: African Art Collection
The Denver Museum of Art, “DAM”, has a permanent African exhibit that includes paintings, sculptures, masks, bronze figures, plaques and mixed media installations from all over the continent.
There are several works by colorful Nigerian artist, Moyo Ogundipe. I like them!
DAM, Denver Museum...
DOTS!
Georges-Pierre Seurat, 1859-1891, is considered the first “Neo-Impressionist” and an innovator of 19th century art using the “Pointillist” style of painting.
“Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte”, (1884-1886) – this 10 foot wide painting is perhaps Suerat’s...
“Aaron Douglas: African American Modernist”
Often referred to as a “Harlem Renaissance painter”, Aaron Douglas (May 1898 – February 1979) spent his early years in Topeka, Kansas and moved to NYC in 1925.
Douglas worked with flat forms and hard edges. “In paintings, murals, and book illustrations, he incorporated elements from music,...
Posted by Sandy in Art, Artist, Arts, Entertainment and Music, Blogroll, Exhibits, Museums on 06 22nd, 2010 | No Comments
Dali High
“Salvador Dali- the Late Work” * High Museum of Art Atlanta
“August 7, 2010 through January 9, 2011 The High will be the sole venue for the first exhibition to focus on Dalí’s art after 1940. The exhibition, featuring more than 40 paintings and a related group of drawings, prints and other...
Artist Deborah Remington* 1935 – 2010
American, Abstract Expressionist painter Deborah Remington worked in both New York City and San Francisco.
“My work concerns the paradoxes of visual perception, the enigmas and quirks, and how it all forms the basis for our realities. The impact, excitement, and energies created by incongruity, juxtaposition...
Sargent in Houston
American artist John Singer Sargent, 1856-1925, known primarily for his portraits, is the star of 2 exhibits at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston:
“Sargent and the Sea”: “the little-explored maritime paintings and drawings that Sargent produced in various locales during the first five years of...
Posted by Sandy in Art, Artist, Arts, Entertainment and Music, Blogroll, Exhibits, Museums on 05 28th, 2010 | No Comments
Charles M. Russell at MFAH
As part of their major “An American Season” exhibition this summer, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston presents:
“The Masterworks of Charles M. Russell: A Retrospective of Paintings and Sculpture”
Charles M. “Charlie” Russell (1864-1926), was a painter and sculptor. “Self-taught,...
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