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Joan Miró: “The Ladder of Escape,” The National Gallery of Art, May 6 – August 12, 2012 | Elliott in Gotham
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A Personal Blog, Mostly About Art. Joan Miró: “The Ladder of Escape,” The National Gallery of Art, May 6 – August 12, 2012. May 16, 2012. Art Institute of Chicago. National Gallery of Art. Philadelphia Museum of Art. Examiner.com] Joan Miró. 1893-1983), one of the world’s greatest and most influential 20th century artists, who used his “free and violent” works to protest fascism in his beloved Spain, is celebrated in an exhibit that opened May 6 at DC’s National Gallery. The only US venue. 8212; in Franc...
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Bonhams smashes world record prices for Bentley and Rolls Royce in £22 million Goodwood Festival sale | Elliott in Gotham
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A Personal Blog, Mostly About Art. Bonhams smashes world record prices for Bentley and Rolls Royce in 22 million Goodwood Festival sale. July 1, 2012. In a bit of a variance from our main theme of old master art, I thought I would highlight another of my passions, vintage automobiles. This sale of just a few days ago at Bonhams featured some automobiles that are of such beauty, I feel they qualify as art objects. WEST SUSSEX.- The eyes of the world were on Bonhams. Bonhams has sponsored this event from i...
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Is the Palace of Versailles the Right Venue for Exhibiting Monumental Contemporary Sculpture? Well Once Again it is Being Used as Such, and This Time it’s Portuguese Sculptor, Joana Vasconcelos. | Elliott in Gotham
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A Personal Blog, Mostly About Art. Is the Palace of Versailles the Right Venue for Exhibiting Monumental Contemporary Sculpture? Well Once Again it is Being Used as Such, and This Time it’s Portuguese Sculptor, Joana Vasconcelos. June 21, 2012. Louis XIV of France. At the age of 41, Joana Vasconcelos. Has became the youngest contemporary artist and the first woman to have her work on display at Versailles, following in the footsteps of Jeff Koons. Be forced out of his position. It condemned what it c...
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Miro or Caravaggio? Is it possible one of the world’s greatest collections of old master art – the Berlin Gemäldegalerie – could be put into storage? | Elliott in Gotham
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A Personal Blog, Mostly About Art. Is it possible one of the world’s greatest collections of old master art – the Berlin Gemäldegalerie – could be put into storage? July 20, 2012. Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation. Caravaggio (1573 1610), “Amor Vincet Omnia” (Love Conquers All). Published different pieces entitled Rettet die [Save the] Gemäldegalerie. A signatory to the petition. Called the move analogous to emptying out Madrid’s Prado or Florence’s Uffizi Gallery. Critics fear that the Gemäldegaleri...
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A Personal Blog, Mostly About Art. Elliottingotham has written 68 posts for Elliott in Gotham. Is it possible one of the world’s greatest collections of old master art – the Berlin Gemäldegalerie – could be put into storage? July 20, 2012. Is this the Mona Lisa’s skeleton? Discovery of bones in Florence convent believed to be those of silk merchant’s wife who inspired Da Vinci. July 18, 2012. July 13, 2012. A Jeweler Picks Up Where Nature Left Off. Johann Christian Neuber’s Gold-and-Stone Snuff Boxes...
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Edward Hopper at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid, June 6-September 18, 2012 | Elliott in Gotham
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A Personal Blog, Mostly About Art. Edward Hopper at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid, June 6-September 18, 2012. May 25, 2012. Edward Hopper, Self Portrait, 1925-1930. Oil on Linen, 64.1 x 52.3 cm. Whitney Museum of American Art, New York. The American painter Edward Hopper. Hopper studied at the New York School of Art. With William Merrit Chase. He made several trips to Europe and was interested in European culture and art from a very early age, particularly the work of Edgar Degas. Edward Hopper, ...
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Becoming Van Gogh: Denver Art Museum, October 21, 2012 – January 20, 2013 | Elliott in Gotham
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A Personal Blog, Mostly About Art. Becoming Van Gogh: Denver Art Museum, October 21, 2012 January 20, 2013. June 27, 2012. Denver, Colo.) Becoming Van Gogh, an in-depth exploration of Vincent van Gogh. S unconventional path to becoming one of the world’s most recognizable artists, will be on view at the Denver Art Museum. Becoming Van Gogh brings together. Vincent van Gogh, “Self-Portrait with Straw Hat,” 1887. Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation). By focusing on the various stages of ...
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Elegance and Refinement: The Still-Life Paintings of Willem van Aelst, The National Gallery, Washington, D.C., June 24 – October 14, 2012 | Elliott in Gotham
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A Personal Blog, Mostly About Art. Elegance and Refinement: The Still-Life Paintings of Willem van Aelst, The National Gallery, Washington, D.C., June 24 – October 14, 2012. June 25, 2012. National Gallery of Art. Source: Philip Kennicott, The Washington Post] As far as we know, Willem van Aelst. Willem van Aelst, “Still Life with Mouse and Candle” 1647. 193 x 24.7 cm, Oil on copper. Eijk and Rose-Marie de Mol van Otterloo Collection. Willem van Aelst, “Still Life with Flowers and Watch”, 1663. Have thes...
