American modernist Edward Hopper has been generating a serious buzz in the art world as of late which shows absolutely no signs of quieting down anytime soon. The wildly popular retrospective Edward Hopper: An American In Paris broke exhibition records in Spain, …continue reading or post a comment
Prior to February, I had no idea who had been the twelfth governor of New York State, or that Auburn, New York even existed. But since the Seward House Museum announced its plans to sell a Thomas Cole painting valued at more than $18 million, the events of this small town have become national news. …continue reading or post a comment
History has a way of repeating itself—it bears witness to the habitual nature of mankind and our futile attempts to best those who came before us. The perpetual evolution of the human race consistently demonstrates …continue reading or post a comment
19th- and 20th-century American art has never ceased to amaze me as an artistic genre because it stretches far beyond “art for art’s sake” …continue reading or post a comment
Museums and institutions are often faced with the difficult task of choosing a piece of art to purchase using funds from their acquisitions budget or endowments. The deliberation process of narrowing down a selection of art to one final piece can prove harrowing, …continue reading or post a comment
When discussing the life and work of American artist N. C. Wyeth, two institutions immediately come to mind: The Brandywine River Museum and the Farnsworth Art Museum. Both museums have exceptional examples of the artist’s oeuvre and have joined together in a collaborative exhibition …continue reading or post a comment
A long-awaited exhibition for fans of John Singer Sargent has finally arrived! John Singer Sargent Watercolors opened this weekend at the Brooklyn Museum, showcasing a wide range of works by the artist that will make audiences envious of not only his artistic abilities, but also of his well-traveled lifestyle. …continue reading or post a comment
I cannot count the times that I have braved the throngs of tourists and joined my fellow art-lovers in the quest to see a freshly-unveiled masterpiece at a museum. I willingly submit myself as a victim to the mobs, …continue reading or post a comment
Beginning April 29, the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico will welcome Dr. Cody Hartley as its new Director of Curatorial Affairs. As Assistant Curator of Paintings, Art of the Americas at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Hartley worked on the installation of the new Art of the Americas wing which opened to rave reviews in 2010 and has helped to strengthen enthusiasm for American art. …continue reading or post a comment
