COLOGNE.- American sculptor Joel Shapiro (b. 1941) created an installation of new and preexisting works for the Museum Ludwig’s large sky-lighted gallery, interweaving the pieces into a new structure in the space. He will arrange free-hanging, colored …
Joel Shapiro Creates an Installation of New and Preexisting Works for the Museum Ludwig
COLOGNE.- American sculptor Joel Shapiro (b. 1941) created an installation of new and preexisting works for the Museum Ludwig’s large sky-lighted gallery, interweaving the pieces into a new structure in the space. He will arrange free-hanging, colored …
American Modern: Abbott, Evans, Bourke-White at the Art Institute of Chicago
CHICAGO, IL.- A special exhibition that explores the evolution of documentary images through the work of three of the foremost photographers of the 20th century will be on view at the Art Institute of Chicago from February 5 through May 15, 2011. Ameri…
The Diary: Three Centuries of Private Lives on View at The Morgan Library and Museum
NEW YORK, NY.- Charlotte Brontë (1816 1855) relied on her diary to escape stifling work as a schoolteacher; Tennessee Williams (1911 1983) confided his loneliness and self-doubt; John Steinbeck (1902 1968) struggled to compose The Grapes of Wrath, and…
The Diary: Three Centuries of Private Lives on View at The Morgan Library and Museum
NEW YORK, NY.- Charlotte Brontë (1816 1855) relied on her diary to escape stifling work as a schoolteacher; Tennessee Williams (1911 1983) confided his loneliness and self-doubt; John Steinbeck (1902 1968) struggled to compose The Grapes of Wrath, and…
Salvaged Scotch on Display to Mark 70th Anniversary of SS Politician Grounding
LIVERPOOL.- The SS Politician ran aground off the west coast of Scotland on 5 February 1941 with 28,000 cases of malt whisky aboard. She had been bound for Jamaica and America . People came in small boats from near and far to help themselves to the wh…
Salvaged Scotch on Display to Mark 70th Anniversary of SS Politician Grounding
LIVERPOOL.- The SS Politician ran aground off the west coast of Scotland on 5 February 1941 with 28,000 cases of malt whisky aboard. She had been bound for Jamaica and America . People came in small boats from near and far to help themselves to the wh…
Academy of Arts Pays Tribute to One of Germany’s Most Important Artists:Sigmar Polke
BERLIN.- In his tribute to Sigmar Polke (1941-2010), Klaus Staeck looks onto a four decade-long friendship and working relationship, dedicating a very personal exhibition at the Berlin Akademie der Künste to one of Germany’s most important…
Pinakothek der Moderne Presents Edition 46 Designed by Hans-Peter Feldmann
MUNICH.- The Süddeutsche Zeitung Magazin issued in week 46 every year always comes from the hands of an international contemporary artist. This year, »Edition 46« is being designed by Hans-Peter Feldmann. The magazine appeared on Friday, 19 November…
Old Photos found in an Old Diary Reveal Tale of Japan and Jews of World War II
TOKYO (AP).- The young man’s monochrome portrait is at least 70 years old, the whites all faded to yellow, but it is still clear he had style. His hair is slicked down, eye arched, suit perfect with matching tie and handkerchief. He also had the good …