Larry Kaye, took a major U-turn mid-career and transformed himself into a (Tony nominated) Broadway producer, as well as director and playwright . A big man with big talent whose desire to follow his creative dreams would be an inspiration to anybody considering a mid-career change. Having practiced law for […]
Books
Swann Auction Galleries, 212-871-3020 presents items from some of the greatest minds in science, including a group of letters signed by Albert Einstein
Swann Auction Galleries, 212-871-3020 ext. 112 presents items from some of the greatest minds in science, including a group of letters signed by Albert Einstein Art, Press & Illustrated Books (October 24) This sale will feature approximately 350 desirable lots of rare books in areas such as architecture, fine and […]
The past and present reality of inequality for women artists is being considered around the world:
The past and present reality of inequality for women artists is being considered around the world: · Old Mistresses: Women, Art and Ideology, a groundbreaking book from 1982 offering a radical critique of Art History’s sexism, was re-issued this month with a new preface that questions how much has really […]
Join The Walters for Fall Educational Events, Gallery Talks, and Walking Tours
The Walters Art Museum will host a series of free educational events, gallery talks and walking tours for the entire family, beginning in September. Drop-in Art Activities: Books! Libros! Livre! September 1–September 30, 10 a.m. –3 p.m. Open up a story, discover the many languages and cultures throughout the museum […]
The Rosenbach Museum & Library to Display The Ulysses Glove Project
The Rosenbach Museum & Library is proud to host an iconic new exhibition as part of its annual Bloomsday celebration. Thy Father’s Spirit: A Bloomsday Exhibition of Contemporary Art and Literary Manuscripts will feature pages from James Joyce’s original Ulysses manuscript—which is part of The Rosenbach collection—in addition to a […]
John Singer Sargent’s Watercolors
A lovely exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum highlights both mastery and medium. By Sara Evans The Brooklyn Museum is celebrating spring with a dazzling display of the watercolors of John Singer Sargent, (1856-1914). Comprising the combined holdings of this museum and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, this treasure […]
IN THE MOMENT: JAPANESE ART FROM THE LARRY ELLISON COLLECTION
This summer, as the America’s Cup Challenger Series takes to San Francisco Bay, the Asian Art Museum will feature an exhibition of Japanese art from the rarely seen collection of Larry Ellison, Oracle CEO and owner of ORACLE TEAM USA, defender of the 2013 America’s Cup. In the Moment: Japanese […]
Great Reads Here are some of the beautiful new books that have come across our desks at Art of the Times.
Weatherbeaten by Thomas Denenberg (Yale Univesity Press; $37.50). A fascinating exploration of Winslow Homer’s life and work in coastal Maine, where he painted his most celebrated and emotionally powerful paintings. A collection of scholarly essays explains why this artist’s work and life resonates with lovers of the sea today. Van […]