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At the Museum
| Ansel Adams photography exhibit reveals nature’s charm |
VOICE writes, "Ansel Adams photography exhibit reveals nature’s charm
BY MARK LONGAKER
In a poll of its visitors a few years ago, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston discovered that Ansel Adams ranked second only to Rembrandt as the most popular artist planned for its upcoming shows.
The Adams show arrived in Washington this month, and its popularity says something about the widening acceptance of photography as a fine-art medium.
Adams, though, was more than just a photographer. He was a careful observer of nature, noted for recording its moods, subtly shifting lights and infinite variety of patterns. His love for his subject led him to become a leading conservationist who championed the preservation of America’s wilderness as a director and longtime board member of the Sierra Club. "
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Posted on Oct 12, 2007 08:46am.
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| Earl Cunningham's hidden world revealed in folk paintings |
VOICE writes, " Earl Cunningham's hidden world revealed in folk paintings
BY MARK LONGAKER
American folk artist Earl Cunningham painted mainly to please himself. He had little interest in selling anything he made. In fact, when customers visited his curio shop in St. Augustine, Fla., and wanted to buy paintings of his displayed there, he flatly refused. If they insisted, he threw them out, saying the shop was closed for the day.
"Earl Cunningham's America," which opened this month at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, offers a look at the bashful artist, who was discovered in his mid-70s, though he painted virtually his entire life."
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Posted on Sep 26, 2007 22:36pm.
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| David Macaulay show explains architecture for all |
VOICE writes, "David Macaulay show explains architecture for all
BY MARK LONGAKER
The books of David Macaulay have entertained and educated a generation of children, and often their parents as well. They blend his text and illustrations in explaining for the novice such intricacies as the construction of cathedrals, pyramids — even entire cities — or the operation of everything from washing machines to microchips. "
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Posted on Sep 13, 2007 07:52am.
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| Blockbuster explores Portuguese trading empire |
VOICE writes, "Blockbuster explores Portuguese trading empire
By MARK LONGAKER
Current Correspondent
Portuguese ships linked the far reaches of the globe in a vast trading network during the 16th and 17th centuries. They brought spices, ivory carvings, fine china and other luxury goods from the Orient to Europe. They carried slaves from Africa to Brazilian sugar plantations. And everywhere, they transported missionaries to Christianize the heathen."
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Posted on Sep 05, 2007 13:56pm.
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| Renaissance sculptor gets first show |
VOICE writes, "Florentine Renaissance sculptor Desiderio da Settignano earned a reputation for refinement during the dozen years he carved marble. Had he lived longer — he was about 35 when he died — he might have become better known.
As it is, no one ever bothered to give him a show — until now. The National Gallery of Art, the Louvre and the Bargello in Florence, a main repository of the artist's sculptures, decided to remedy the deficit and co-organize the first exhibition ever devoted to Desiderio. It will open Sunday in the West Building of the National Gallery with 18 of his busts and reliefs — nearly half his total output — plus a few works by members of his immediate circle.
"This is not the biggest exhibition, but it may be one of the biggest smaller shows that the National Gallery has put on," said gallery director Earl A. Powell III at a preview yesterday. "We try very hard to be about quality, and I think this is a case in point. It's a remarkable show." "
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Posted on Sep 05, 2007 13:55pm.
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