Obituaries in the news Jul 21, 2009
The Montclair Art Museum (MAM) presents Cezanne and American Modernism, the first exhibition to examine fully the influence of Paul Cezanne (1839-1906) upon modern American artists from 1907 to 1930. 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... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
A half-century buying spree Jun 20, 2009
Of the 200 artworks in "his" collection - including paintings by Paul Cezanne, Sidney Nolan and Fred Williams - Craig Brush's favourite is a 4000-year-old Greek statue by an anonymous artist ... 2 million purchase of Paul Cezanne's Bords de la Marne. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Provence enchants with sensory delights May 23, 2009
Yes, I went to the popular tourist jaunts an amphitheater built by the Romans, a farmer s market, Paul Cezanne s studio in Aix-en-Provence, and Arles, where Vincent Van Gogh painted. But what made Provence so enchanting for me was a triple sensory experience for the eyes, nose and palate the scenery, scents and food along with a detour off the beaten path to Monieux, a small town surrounded by lavender fields. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Phillips Collection Annual Gala Unites Washington's Notables in Support of Arts Education May 17, 2009
The Phillips Collection offers an intimate encounter with one of the finest collections of impressionist and modern American and European art, with works by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Vincent van Gogh, Edgar Degas, Henri Matisse, Pierre Bonnard, Paul Cezanne, Pablo Picasso, Paul Klee, Claude Monet, Honore Daumier, Georgia O'Keeffe, Arthur Dove, Mark Rothko, Milton Avery, Jacob Lawrence, and Richard Diebenkorn, among others. The Phillips Collection, America's first museum of modern art, has an active... (PR Newswire)
2010 World Expo: Tour the world in one day May 1, 2009
Denmark's Little Mermaid, Japan's Monk Jianzhen statue, and paintings by Van Gogh and Paul Cezanne from the Musee d'Orsay will be displayed. Moreover, a mysterious national treasure will be on show at the China Pavilion. (Xinhuanet, China)
Virginia Deknatel, collector of art, museum benefactor Apr 18, 2009
"Frederick Deknatel taught at Harvard for some 40 years, where he became the William Door Boardman professor. His writings on the Norwegian artist Edvard Munch were among the first significant assessments in English of his work.With her husband, Mrs. Deknatel began collecting works by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Paul Cezanne, Paul Klee, Eugene Delacroix, and Emile Nolde. Mrs. Deknatel also purchased sculptures by Henry Moore, prints and drawings by Jasper Johns, along with prints and... (Boston Globe)
Time for a heart to art Mar 28, 2009
The Age: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Melbourne's leading newspaper. Gabriella CoslovichMarch 28, 2009. (The Age, Australia)
Philadelphia exhibit shows Cezanne's lasting power Feb 26, 2009
PHILADELPHIA The Philadelphia Museum of Art, whose groundbreaking Paul Cezanne retrospective gained worldwide attention 13 years ago, is re-examining his work as a generator of modern art and an influence on artists even a century after his death. Philadelphia is the only place to see "Cezanne and Beyond," which opens Thursday and ends May 17. (Yahoo News)
Appreciate environment with art Feb 21, 2009
Post-impressionist Paul Cezanne once said painters ought to dedicate themselves entirely to a study of nature and try to produce pictures for teaching. Two World War II abstract painter emigres were German-born Hans Hofmann and Armenian Arshile Gorky. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
