by Sandy | Dec 3, 2009 | Art, Blogroll, Culture, Exhibits, Museums, sculptor
“Leonardo da Vinci: Hand of the Genius”
“This first exhibition to showcase Leonardo’s interest in and influence on sculpture will include works from his teachers and students, in addition to numerous sketches and studies for his own sculptural work.”
Over 20 sketches and studies, some seen in the U.S. for the first time, are part of the presentation that may give some insight on how Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci, 1452-1519, planned and executed his magnificent statues.
Leonardo da Vinci through February 21, 2010
High Museum of Art * Atlanta
1280 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, GA
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 30, 2009 | Art, Galleries, Movies, Museums
When living in New York, it was a short walk to visit a number of Museums. The Guggenheim was one of my favorites. Just take the elevator to the top and start viewing.
Yesterday, wanting to watch something other then football, we came across the movie “The International” which has
Blue Mountain - Vasily Kandinsky
as one of its main action scenes a gun battle that starts at the top of The Guggenheim, goes on forever, and destroys a good portion of what I love about this museum. Even though its all make believe, I found it a little insensitive, mean and experienced pain every time a painting or a wall was riddled with holes.
The Guggenheim is still standing, in good shape and a perfect place to visit. There is currently an exhibit of over 150 works of art by Vasily Kandinsky, that take you chronologically through his Artistic transformation. The exhibit ends January 13, 2010
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by Sandy | Nov 30, 2009 | Art, Blogroll, Exhibits, Museums
“American Scenes: Art from the Depression Era in the High Museum Collection”
The Atlanta High Museum is currently presenting art created in the midst of financial uncertainty and collapse (the 1930’s – not 2008): “the diversity of visual expression generated by the turmoil of the Depression. The stylized images of Regionalist artists such as Thomas Hart Benton, John Steuart Curry and Grant Wood, for example, came to symbolize the heroism and optimism of the American everyman in the face of disheartening devastation.”
High Museum of Art * Atlanta until January 10, 2010
1280 Peachtree Street, N.E.
Atlanta, GA
(Image: “John Brown”, 1938, John Steuart Curry, Lithograph on paper)
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by Bob Martin | Nov 28, 2009 | Art
February 19th, and until July 18th, 2010 at the Pinacotheque de Paris an exhibit of Edvard Munch’s painting that may not trouble the soul. If I get to Paris next year I would like to see this exhibit but fear it might be like drinking light beer or hanging out with Vampires without fangs.
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by Sandy | Nov 28, 2009 | Arts, Entertainment and Music, Blogroll, CDs, music
A Voice in Time: 1939-1952, issued in Sept. 2007, is a Frank Sinatra CD box set with music from the early years of his career (when I think his voice was at its best – creamy smooth, distinctive – he didn’t sound like anyone else).
The songs are mostly about love, romantic, sentimental, whether joyous in the experience or yearning for it, you can’t help but enjoy these old “standards”. Although not as jazzy and “Rat Pack” hip as the music from his 60’s and 70’s period, these songs from before and just after War II are clever and well written, they’re so simple and direct: All or Nothing at All, As Time Goes By, It Had to Be You, Body and Soul
I appreciate the fact that you can understand his every word. The listener can tell Mr. Sinatra has given thought to the meaning of the lyrics and his voice embraces them like old friends.
Regardless of what is said about him personally, Frank Sinatra is such an “American” treasure. He sang his way from Hoboken, NJ to the rest of the world with much acclaim– what a success story! And, the magic of his talent still endures.
BTW – His legendary moody, dark “bar stool” classic album, “Frank Sinatra Sings for Only the Lonely” released in 1958, is the best with songs like: “Willow Weep for Me’, One for My Baby and One More for the road”, “Angel Eyes”. Hardly up tempo, but, great nevertheless. All sung with feeling.
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by Sandy | Nov 27, 2009 | Art, Artist, Blogroll, Events, Exhibits, Museums
“Luis Meléndez: Master of the Spanish Still Life”
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art presents the work of Spanish still life painter Luis Melendez, 1716-1780.
“Overshadowed for centuries by the great Goya, Meléndez’s paintings have received attention by scholars and appreciation by collectors only in the last few decades. The exhibition includes more than twenty paintings, grouped with relevant works from abroad”
“Luis Meléndez: Master of the Spanish Still Life” until 1/3/10
LACMA/ Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
Tel. 323-857-6000
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by Bob Martin | Nov 24, 2009 | Art, Creativity, Culture, Learning
What seems like a life time ago, I can remember going to the library as a kid with my school and the librarian
J. C. Leyendecker
reading to us an exciting tale of adventure. After reading a paragraph or two she would would turn the book towards us so that we could see the wonderful illustrations painted by N.C. Wyeth. As a kid Wyeth’s paintings along with J.C. Leyendecker, Norman Rockwell and others
The Death of Robin Hood-N.C. Wyeth
helped open up the world for me with visual representation pirates, celebrities and families. It was possibly my first introduction to paintings as well a visual look of what life might have been like outside of my own neighborhood. It hard to believe in this period of FB, Twitter and Google, that there was a time when a kid looked forward to those weekly visit to the library to learn about history, culture and art.
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by Sandy | Nov 24, 2009 | Art, Artist, Blogroll, Drawing, Exhibits, Museums
Rembrandt van Rijn is always associated with his work as a painter, but he was also a master printer. This part of his genius is being celebrated at NMA – Nevada Museum of Art until January.
Included in the 130 etchings on display are examples of Rembrandt’s biblical scenes, portraits and landscapes.
“Rembrandt: The Embrace of Darkness and Light” – ‘til January 17, 2010
Nevada Museum of Art/ NMA
Donald W. Reynolds Center for the Visual Arts
160 West Liberty Street, Reno, NV
(Image: “Self-Portrait Leaning on a Stone Sill”, Rembrandt van Rijn,1639, etching)
by Sandy | Nov 23, 2009 | Arts, Entertainment and Music, Blogroll, CDs, music
Maxwell – the singer, who some call the heir apparent to Marvin Gaye and other R&B balladeers with beautifully, soaring voices – is back.
Released in July 2009, his first album after 8 years is called “BLACKsummers’night”. The Brooklyn born Maxwell may have cut his hair, but he hasn’t lost his vocal strength. He is still terrific, still soulful, still smooth, and still lovely. Great stuff!
BTW: If you can’t place his name, just listen to the local “Easy Listenin” or R&B “classic” radio station. Songs from his 1996 album “Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite” – “Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder)” and “Sumthin’ Sumthin'” – are still being played. (Great for old school dancers – that old rock from side to side move, with hunched shoulders and finger snaps…)
