BERKELEY, CA.- Hauntology, essentially the logic of the ghost, is a concept as ephemeral and abstract as the term implies. Since it was first used by the French philosopher Jacques Derrida in a 1993 lecture delivered at UC Riverside concerning the stat…
Wallace Collection Announces French Drawings from Poussin to Seurat
LONDON.- An outstanding collection of French drawings, which includes works by Poussin, Boucher, Ingres, Corot, Pissarro and Seurat; important works by lesser-known masters – Jeaurat, Lancrenon, Hesse and Dulac – and artist-writers Eugène Fromentin an…
"Good Design" in Europe and America, 1850-1950 at the Smart Museum of Art
CHICAGO, IL.- The University of Chicago’s
Smart
Museum of Art presents masterworks from its collection of modern design
in the
special exhibition Mid-Century: “Good Design” in Europe and America,
1850–1950.
Offering a focused look …
"Good Design" in Europe and America, 1850-1950 at the Smart Museum
CHICAGO, IL.- The University of Chicago’s Smart Museum of Art presents masterworks from its collection of modern design in the special exhibition Mid-Century: “Good Design” in Europe and America, 1850–1950. Offering a focused look a…
"Good Design" in Europe and America, 1850-1950 at the Smart Museum
CHICAGO, IL.- The University of Chicago’s Smart Museum of Art presents masterworks from its collection of modern design in the special exhibition Mid-Century: “Good Design” in Europe and America, 1850–1950. Offering a focused look a…
Bonnefantenmuseum Exhibits Works by Sidi El Karchi and Bas de Wit
MAASTRICHT,
NL
– Since the
‘youngsters’ Sidi El Karchi and Bas de Wit successfully completed their
studies
at the art academy a little less than ten years ago, the museum has been
following their progress. That was fairly easy to do, as …
The Courtauld Collects! 20 Years of Acquisitions Opens Today
LONDON.- This special summer display presents a rich selection of works of art acquired by The Courtauld Gallery since it moved to Somerset House twenty years ago. The Courtauld Gallery is sometimes described as a ‘collection of collections’ …
Exhibition Features Intriguing Treasures from Drawings and Prints Collection
OTTAWA.- An intriguing exhibition of rarely-seen prints and drawings, including over 30 new acquisitions, taken largely from the National Gallery of Canada’s (NGC) own collections is on view from now until September 12, 2010. Central European Draw…
Art Fund Director Stephen Deuchar Awarded CBE for His Service to the Public
LONDON.- Stephen Deuchar was awarded the honour for his service to the public as former director of Tate Britain from 1998 until 2009. He joined the Art Fund as director in January 2010. On receiving the award, Stephen Deuchar said: “It’s a great honou…
Major Exhibition Featuring Intriguing Treasures from the Gallery’s Drawings and Prints Collection
OTTAWA.- An intriguing exhibition of rarely-seen prints and drawings, including over 30 new acquisitions, taken largely from the National Gallery of Canada’s (NGC) own collections is on view from now until September 12, 2010. Central European Draw…