NY's El Museo del Barrio reopens galleries Oct 27, 2009
The reopening included the launch of an exhibition entitled "Nexus New York: Latin/American Artists in the Modern Metropolis." The show explores connections between Latino and non-Latino artists working in New York in the early 20th century, and how their exchanges and cross-influences impacted avant-garde art movements. The exhibition includes more than 200 works by artists from Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico,... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Mathematical Basis of Computer Art Sep 18, 2009
Ways Early Digital Art Movements Were Inspired by Math. Creativity in mathematics and computer inspired artistic movements merge as artists inquire into the link between simple, functional form and aesthetics. (Suite101.com)
• Reconsider 20th-century modernism at new exhibit Aug 14, 2009
"I find it fascinating that in the arcs of their careers we can track so many of the last century's major art movements, from realism and surrealism to abstract expressionism, Op Art and constructivism.". If all that sounds like too much art-history jargon, Gilbert says not to worry: The paintings hold up fine on their own. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Obituaries in the news Jul 21, 2009
From September 13, 2009 - January 3, 2010, the exhibition will explore the critical function American artists and others played in establishing the reputation of Cezanne, who has been universally acclaimed as the definitive bridge between late 19th-century Impressionism and the modern art movements of the 20th century. As the largest, most ambitious exhibition in the 95-year history of the Museum, Cezanne and American Modernism comprises 131 works, including 18 works by Cezanne and paintings,... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Bechtler Museum to open Jan. 2 Jun 26, 2009
The Bechtler collection reflects most of the important art movements and schools from the 20th century. Only a handful of the artworks in the Bechtler collection have been on public view in the United States. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Museum Mile Festival 2009 in New Yo... May 29, 2009
The intersection of photography with art movements from Cubism to Abstract Expressionism is explored through pictures of street grids, monumental buildings, storefront windows' nocturnal reflections and illuminated signage. Mannahatta/Manhattan: A Natural History of New York City (May 20-October 12) describes the abundant flora and fauna of the "island of many hills" discovered by Henry Hudson and his fellow explorers in 1609. (Suite101.com)
India's triumphant Congress prepares for government May 17, 2009
Highly personalized tours led by Gordon Janow, uniquely incorporating ancient history, village life and modern art movements. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Congress sweeps to victory in India election May 16, 2009
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Art in the open: Paintings by Monet, Renoir now on display year-round May 2, 2009
But there are more than 60 other pieces to see, representing Impressionism, Hudson River School and Luminist art movements. All but one incorporate water as a theme. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Cubism: Early Twentieth-Century Art... Mar 11, 2009
Cubism: Early Twentieth-Century Art Movements: Picasso and Braque as Modern Art Masters ... Cubism: Early Twentieth-Century Art Movements ... Cubism: Early Twentieth-Century Art Movements. (Suite101.com)
TV by design Mar 9, 2009
TV and its role in popularizing modernism in America - International Herald Tribune. A United States serviceman viewing television with his family at the U.S. Limestone base in Maine in 1954. (International Herald Tribune)
''R. Crumb's Underground'' takes a look at the master of mischief Feb 13, 2009
The commentary below: "Despite the relentless drive towards the elimination of the object in modern art movements, the female form continues to demand attention.". Crumb is so funny because he makes you nervous. (Boston Globe)
Dada and surrealist masterpieces make US stop Feb 13, 2009
The collection surveys two of the most significant art movements of the 20th century through more than 200 works including paintings, sculptures, collages, photographs and film drawn from the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. "We really wanted to share this wealth of material as broadly as possible, and bringing it to the American Midwest seemed like a wonderful way to give it new exposure," James Snyder, director of the Israel Museum, said. (Yahoo News)
Read Indepth Article Feb 11, 2009
Their works are quite distinctive from one another and reference varying art movements. What brings them together is that they all explore the notion of the muse, investigating how and why a muse inspires. (AbsoluteArts.com)
