by Bob Martin | Dec 1, 2009 | Art, Exhibits, Museums, Photograhy
Nothing in my opinion is more misunderstood or unappreciated as the suffering of all life as a result of wars.
JOSÉ CENDÓN. MIEDO EN GRANDES LAGOS, from 11/19/2009 to 1/3/2010
Wars, and the reasons for them, are proof that there is some distance between who we (people) are and our quest for humanity. The gap is astonishing! The photographs of José Cendón are currently on exhibit at the Valencian Institute of Modern Art are a testament to what is lost in war. You may listen to José Cendón talk about what he saw and what he wanted to accomplish with his photographs at World Press Photos
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by Bob Martin | Nov 11, 2009 | Art, Photograhy
I am only vaguely familiar with the photographic work of Evelyn Hofer, but on seeing a notice that she
Entrance to subway: Broadway
had passed away earlier this month I thought it would be good for me to revisit the works that I had seen before and see what I had missed. I remember years ago strolling the NYC streets armed with my Minolta 4 by 4 and thinking that these were the pictures I wanted to take and the kinds of paintings I wanted to paint. Not necessarily the same subject matter but taking the approach that says if I spend a little time to look at what’s in front of me it is often astonishingly beautiful.
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by Bob Martin | Oct 25, 2009 | Art, Culture, Education, Exhibits, Learning, Museums, Photograhy
The Brooklyn Museum is not on the tip of the tongue when talking about great museums, but it should be.
Egypt Collection
The Museum is a “community Museum” that attracts other communities. There are important works on view all the time . If you are in Manhattan you have to make a conscience decision that you are going to Brooklyn and it is always worth the trip.
Artist Kiki Smith
They have a diverse collection of works from around the world housed in a facility that is not overblown in scope, yet it may be the largest museum of its kind in the United States. The space is designed for visitors to see the art.
On view from October 23rd – January 17th 2010 “The Life of Christ” an exhibitions of water colors by James Tissot . Beginning this coming Friday October 30th is the opening of a Photo Exhibit “Who Shot Rock & Roll” .
November, Kiki Smith is being honored at the Women in the Arts Luncheon, a Museum fundraiser
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by Sandy | Aug 31, 2009 | Arts, Entertainment and Music, Blogroll, Photograhy
“Richard Avedon: Photographs 1946 – 2004”
More than 200 photographs are included in this retrospective of Avedon’s work at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
He was born in NYC in 1923 and began work in 1944 at a department store, but quickly became the go-to photographer for magazines like Vogue, Look, Harpers Bazaar, etc. Richard Avedon may be best known for his pictures of movie celebrities, rock stars and fashion magazine covers, but he was also involved with film and published several books.
“Richard Avedon: Photographs 1946 – 2004” – Until November, 2009
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art / SF MOMA
151 Third Street, San Francisco, CA
by Sandy | Jul 19, 2009 | Art, Artist, Blogroll, Creativity, Exhibits, Museums, Photograhy
Photographer Ansel Adams and painter Georgia O’Keeffe had similar sensibilities and a mutual love of the American West. The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art has selected 100 pieces from these 2 artists that reflect their appreciation of dramatic landscapes with both paintings and photographs.
“Georgia O’Keefe and Ansel Adams: Natural Affinities”
SF MoMA – Until 9/7/09
151 Third Street, San Francisco, CA
Images: “The Tetons and the Snake River”, Adams 1942 and
“Black Mesa Landscape, O’Keeffe, New Mexico 1930
by Sandy | Jul 14, 2009 | Art, Arts, Entertainment and Music, Blogroll, Culture, Events, Exhibits, Museums, Photograhy
“Richard Avedon: Photographs 1946 – 2004”
More than 200 photographs are included in this retrospective of Avedon’s work at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
Born in NYC 1923, he began work in 1944 at a department store, but quickly became the go-to photographer for magazines like Vogue, Look, Harper’s Bazaar, etc. Richard Avedon may be best known for his pictures of movie celebrities, rock stars and fashion magazine covers, but he was also involved with film and published several books.
“Richard Avedon: Photographs 1946 – 2004” – Until November, 2009
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 Third Street, San Francisco, CA
