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Friday, August 21, 2015
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Friday, July 31, 2015
Kevin Tucker Named New Director of Florida’s Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement - posted by FFAB
Image by Alfonso Architects
New Director Hired for Florida’s Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement
From artforum.com
The yet-to-be-built Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, which is slated to get 110,000 square feet of space on a 3.5-acre site in St. Petersburg, has now also named its first director: Kevin Tucker, who’s currently senior curator of decorative art and design at the Dallas Museum of Art.
The museum, which will be constructed with an estimated budget of $70 million, is being founded by Rudy Ciccarello, a retired businessman who’s providing the museum with its collection, reports Lennie Bennett for the Tampa Bay Times.
At Dallas, Tucker organized shows like “Gustav Stickley and the American Arts and Crafts Movement,” 2011. He formerly worked as chief curator and deputy director at the Columbia Museum of Art in South Carolina, and has served on the board of the American Alliance of Museums.
Said Ciccarello of his new hire: “His understanding of the Arts and Crafts Movement, the objects, and the artists who created them, is exemplary and is based on his twenty-five years of experience working in the decorative arts field.”
For more information about this new museum;
Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, Florida by Alfonso Architects
Plans unfold for huge art museum in downtown St. Petersburg
Monday, July 27, 2015
Wynwood revitalization plan gets OK from Miami commission - posted by FFAB
Wynwood revitalization plan gets OK from Miami commission
by Brain Bandell
South Florida Business Journal
The city of Miami commission granted the
first approval for the rezoning of the emerging Wynwood neighborhood as
tens of millions of dollars of developer dollars have poured into the
area.
Having gained international fame for its street art,
Wynwood is in the midst of a transformation from a district of old
warehouses and empty lots to buzzing restaurants, shops, and galleries.
It’s located to the northwest of downtown Miami, just west of Edgewater.
The Wynwood
Neighborhood Revitalization District (NRD) plan would allow greater
residential density and height while encouraging the preservation of its
signature warehouses. Residential density would be increased to 150
units per acre and units could be as small as 650 square feet, which
would make them more affordable. Through buying Transfer of Development
Rights (TDRs) from other properties in Wynwood, sites could be developed
eight to 12 stories tall. The greatest density would be on North Miami
Avenue, Northwest 29th Street and Northwest 20th Street.
The NRD was approved by a 3-0 vote on Thursday. If it passes at a second reading in September, the plan would be put into place.
“We are pleased and grateful for the approval of the City of Miami Commission,” said Joseph Furst,
chair for the Wynwood Business Improvement District (BID) Board. “The
NRD plan will ensure Wynwood’s continued evolution as a center for art
and innovation for all of Miami’s residents and visitors—and we look
forward to working with the City to implement it.”
Read the full article here
Friday, July 24, 2015
Miami Artist Farley Aguilar Wins Orlando Museum's Florida Prize - posted by FFAB
Miami Artist Farley Aguilar Wins Orlando Museum's Florida Prize
The power of Miami's art scene is pretty undeniable these days — and
Farley Aguilar is at the top of the list. This week, the Orlando Museum
of Art announced the winner of its Florida Prize in Contemporary Art,
and Aguilar was the big winner.
The self-taught painter was one of ten Florida-based artists selected to compete for this year's honor, which runs for three months annually at the Orlando Museum of Art (through September 6). As the winner, he took home $20,000.
Aguilar's name isn't new in the winner's list. He received an honorable mention in the New Times Mastermind awards in 2013 and a spot on the 2010 100 Creatives list. Last year art critic Carlos Suarez de Jesus called him "Miami's new international art star."
The self-taught painter was one of ten Florida-based artists selected to compete for this year's honor, which runs for three months annually at the Orlando Museum of Art (through September 6). As the winner, he took home $20,000.
Aguilar's name isn't new in the winner's list. He received an honorable mention in the New Times Mastermind awards in 2013 and a spot on the 2010 100 Creatives list. Last year art critic Carlos Suarez de Jesus called him "Miami's new international art star."
Farley Aguilar, School, 2015, oil on linen, 68 x 12 x 95 inches.
Aguilar's work has been described as haunting; his rich, surreal
paintings frequently feature images of crowds that echo a feeling of
unease. He exhibits at Miami's Spinello Projects, and recently hosted a sold-out show in Basel, Switzerland. He's even earned a mention from the New York Times.
The jurors who selected Aguilar for the Florida Prize included Juan Roselione-Valadez, director of the Rubell Family Collection in Miami; Ginger Gregg Duggan, independent curator and partner of CuratorSquared, Orlando; and Ben Thompson, curator of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Jacksonville.
The other artists considered include: Cesar Cornejo of Tampa; Michael Covello of Tampa; Rob Duarte of Tallahassee; Jennifer Kaczmarek of Pensacola; Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz of Orlando; and Antonia Wright, Bhakti Baxter, Alex Trimino, and Nicolas Lobo, all of Miami.
As far as words of advice for artists who'd like to be considered for next year: "Often what distinguishes exceptional artists in any discipline is that they know what they want to express, and everything in their work supports that vision," says the Orlando Museum's curator Hansen Mulford.
Clearly Aguilar fits the bill.
The jurors who selected Aguilar for the Florida Prize included Juan Roselione-Valadez, director of the Rubell Family Collection in Miami; Ginger Gregg Duggan, independent curator and partner of CuratorSquared, Orlando; and Ben Thompson, curator of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Jacksonville.
The other artists considered include: Cesar Cornejo of Tampa; Michael Covello of Tampa; Rob Duarte of Tallahassee; Jennifer Kaczmarek of Pensacola; Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz of Orlando; and Antonia Wright, Bhakti Baxter, Alex Trimino, and Nicolas Lobo, all of Miami.
As far as words of advice for artists who'd like to be considered for next year: "Often what distinguishes exceptional artists in any discipline is that they know what they want to express, and everything in their work supports that vision," says the Orlando Museum's curator Hansen Mulford.
Clearly Aguilar fits the bill.
Friday, May 29, 2015
Strategic Planning/Business Plan Workshop for Artists - posted by FFAB
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Thursday, May 21, 2015
Art Around The Web - The Paintings of Paul Cézanne / An online catalogue raisonné- posted by FFAB
The Paintings of Paul Cézanne - An online catalogue raisonné under the direction of Walter Feilchenfeldt, Jayne Warman and David Nash
From the Site;
The Paintings of Paul Cézanne, an online catalogue raisonné is the first installment of the artist’s complete works. It capitalizes on the versatility of digital technology and takes Cézanne scholarship in a new direction. The online catalogue is interactive and will be updated on a regular basis so that users can be assured of the most current information about the artist. Primary source material is added as publications increasingly come online.
The authors expect that this online catalogue will be of great benefit to students and scholars who will be able to access Cézanne’s paintings through a variety of advanced searches and save specific information to personal lists for further research; curators who can create wish lists of paintings for proposed exhibitions and conceivably design virtual installations; auction houses and galleries who require detailed history and the most up-to-date information about a picture; collectors who might wish to know more about the history of their own paintings and how they relate to others in Cézanne’s oeuvre; and the general public, who may simply want to see what Cézanne’s paintings look like and to learn about this important artist.
An artists artist Cézanne is still one of the most popular artist of his time.
This online collection is fantastic with very large zoomable pictures and writing of his work. GL
ENJOY;
http://www.cezannecatalogue.com/
***You do have to set up a free account to use this site***
Friday, May 8, 2015
Norton Museum of Art - free admission every Saturday for the next two years - posted by FFAB
Norton Museum of Art to offer free admission every Saturday for the next two years to PBC residents
by Ashleigh Walters
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. - The Norton Museum of Art is offering free admission to residents of
Palm Beach County every Saturday for the next two years, thanks to a generous donation by Damon
and Katherine Mezzacappa.
Starting June 6, Palm Beach County residents will be admitted to the museum for free every Saturday. All Florida residents will be admitted for free every Thursday June 4 to September 3.
In addition, the Family Studio art class is now being offered every Saturday, and at a reduced cost.
Now, instead of $8 per person, it will cost just $1 per person. Kid-friendly tours are based on the Museum Collection and special exhibitions, then the children do creative activities based on what they've learned.
The experience lasts two hours, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday starting June 6. It is geared to children ages 5 to 12 and each studio is limited to 25 children. To register for a Family Studio, call (561) 832-5196 ext. 1196, or visit www.norton.org/familystudio .
Now, thousands of Florida residents will benefit from the gift from the Mezzacappa family.
"Sadly, Mr. Mezzacappa passed away since the couple made this transformative gift, which was only one example of the generosity Mr. and Mrs. Mezzacappa have shown the Norton.
The Norton Museum is deeply grateful for the Mezzacappas' support, and proud to be a part of Mr. Mezzacappa’s remarkable legacy," a release from the museum stated.
The Norton is located at 1451 S. Olive Ave. in West Palm Beach, FL. Call (561) 832-5196, or visit www.norton.org for more information.
Starting June 6, Palm Beach County residents will be admitted to the museum for free every Saturday. All Florida residents will be admitted for free every Thursday June 4 to September 3.
In addition, the Family Studio art class is now being offered every Saturday, and at a reduced cost.
Now, instead of $8 per person, it will cost just $1 per person. Kid-friendly tours are based on the Museum Collection and special exhibitions, then the children do creative activities based on what they've learned.
The experience lasts two hours, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday starting June 6. It is geared to children ages 5 to 12 and each studio is limited to 25 children. To register for a Family Studio, call (561) 832-5196 ext. 1196, or visit www.norton.org/familystudio .
Now, thousands of Florida residents will benefit from the gift from the Mezzacappa family.
"Sadly, Mr. Mezzacappa passed away since the couple made this transformative gift, which was only one example of the generosity Mr. and Mrs. Mezzacappa have shown the Norton.
The Norton Museum is deeply grateful for the Mezzacappas' support, and proud to be a part of Mr. Mezzacappa’s remarkable legacy," a release from the museum stated.
The Norton is located at 1451 S. Olive Ave. in West Palm Beach, FL. Call (561) 832-5196, or visit www.norton.org for more information.
15 Things You Might Not Know About 'A Sunday on La Grande Jatte - posted by FFAB
15 Things You Might Not Know About 'A Sunday on La Grande Jatte — 1884'
Image credit:
Georges
Seurat. A Sunday on La Grande Jatte — 1884, 1884/86. The Art Institute
of Chicago. Helen Birch Bartlett Memorial Collection.
At first glance, Georges-Pierre Seurat's
A Sunday on La Grande Jatte —1884 seems
a warm portrait of a sunny day in a lovely park. But a closer look at
the Neo-Impressionist's most famous work reveals much more.
1.
A Sunday on La Grande Jatte —1884 is made up of millions of dots.
Forging the new style with this
first-of-its-kind painting, Seurat became the father of Pointillism and of Neo-Impressionism. However, he preferred to call his technique "chromo-luminarism,"
a term he felt better stressed its focus on color and light.
2. It took Seurat more than two years to complete.
This complicated
masterpiece of Pointillism began in 1884 with a series of almost 60
sketches Seurat made while people watching at the Paris park. Next he
started painting,
using small horizontal brush strokes. After this initial work, he began
the labor-intensive realization of his vision with tiny dots of paint—a
process that would not be completed until the spring of 1886.
3. Science was Seurat’s major muse for color choices.
"Some say they see poetry in my paintings,"
Seurat said. "I see only science." The artist was fascinated by the color
theories of scientists Michel Eugène Chevreul and Ogden Rood, and he explored Divisionism in
A Sunday on La Grande Jatte —1884.
This painting method utilizes colors in patches that essentially trick
the human eye into blending them, creating luminance and shape.
4. Ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Phoenician art inspired the Parisian scene.
Seurat sought to capture the people of his Paris just as these eras immortalized their citizens. Or as he
once put it to
French poet Gustave Kahn, "The Panathenaeans of Phidias formed
a procession. I want to make modern people, in their essential traits,
move about as they do on those friezes, and place them on canvases
organized by harmonies of color."
5. Critics initially hated it.
Seurat's groundbreaking techniques were a major turnoff for some critics at the Impressionist exhibit where
A Sunday on La Grande Jatte —1884
debuted in 1886. Other observers sneered at the rigid profiles of
Seurat’s subjects. Meant to recall Egyptian hieroglyphics, these poses
were negatively compared to tin soldiers.
6.
Sunday was revised in 1889.
Seurat re-stretched its canvas to allow for room to paint a border made up of red, orange and blue dots.
7. Seurat was just 26 when he completed his best-known work.
Thanks to his
involvement in the artist collective the Société des Artistes
Indépendants, the daring young painter's reputation was growing before
A Sunday on La Grande Jatte —1884 debuted. But while his output was seminal, it was also cut short in 1891 when Seurat died of an undetermined disease at age 31.
8.
Sunday was largely unseen for 30 years following Seurat's death.
The opportunity to view the historic painting returned in 1924 when art lover
Frederic Clay Bartlett purchased
A Sunday on La Grande Jatte —1884 and loaned it indefinitely to the Art Institute of Chicago.
9. An American philosopher helped reshape public opinion on the painting.
In the 1950s, Ernest Bloch's three-volume
The Principle of Hope explored the socio-political interpretations of A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, spurring a renewed interest and appreciation for the piece.
"This picture is one single mosaic of boredom, a masterful rendering of the disappointed longing and the incongruities of a
dolce far niente [idleness],"
Bloch wrote. "The painting depicts a middle-class Sunday morning on an island in the Seine near Paris…despite the recreation going on there, seems to belong
more to Hades than to a Sunday…The result is endless boredom, the little man's hellish utopia of skirting the Sabbath and holding onto it too; his Sunday succeeds only as a bothersome must, not as a brief taste of the Promised Land."
10. The painting is now displayed as Seurat intended.
Once he'd added his painted border, Seurat reframed
A Sunday on La Grande Jatte —1884
in a specially-made wooden frame painted a crisp white. This display
choice is still in effect at the Art Institute of Chicago.
11. But its colors have changed.
Seurat employed a
then-new pigment in his painting, a zinc chromate yellow that he hoped
would properly capture the highlights of the park's green grasses. But
for years
this pigment has been undergoing a
chemical reaction that began turning it brown even in Seurat's lifetime.
12. It's bigger than you'd think.
Not just Seurat's most popular piece, but also his biggest,
A Sunday on La Grande Jatte —1884
measures in at 81 3/4 inches by 121 1/4 inches, or about 7 feet by 10
feet. Its large size makes its every inch flush with tiny dots of color
all the more remarkable.
13. This park scene may hold hidden sex workers.
The titular locale was a favorite of prostitutes on the prowl, so
some historians suspect
that fish are not what the fishing-pole-toting woman on
the left was hoping to hook. The same speculation has arisen around the
lady on the right, with a monkey on a leash and a man on her arm.
14. The painting was nearly incinerated while visiting New York.
On April 15, 1958,
A Sunday on La Grande Jatte —1884 was on loan at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City when
a fire broke out
in the adjoining Whitney Museum. The fire damaged six canvases, injured
31 people, and killed one workman, but Seurat's beloved work was
whisked away to safety through an elevator evacuation plan.
15. It's one of the most reproduced and parodied paintings in the world.
A Sunday on La Grande Jatte —1884 earns screen time in the Chicago-set
comedy
Ferris Bueller's Day Off, the science fiction cult classic
Barbarella, and on the crude cartoon series
Family Guy. It's been parodied by
Sesame Street,
The Simpsons, the American version of
The Office, and even the cover of
Playboy. In
Looney Tunes: Back in Action,
Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd invade the painting. And
celebrated Broadway icons Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine made a
musical about its
creation called,
Sunday in the Park With George.
There is a great South Florida connection to this painting. The owner of this painting was Helen Birch Bartlett. The Bartlett's donated this painting along with several others to the Art Institute in Chicago. The Bartlett's are a well known local pioneering family in South Florida having build the famous Bonnet House on Fort Lauderdale beach as a winter home. The Bonnet House is now a real public treasure and museum open for tours, music concerts, art shows and as a spectacular party and wedding spot. G
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Artwork Inspired by Studio Ghibil's Magic at Bear & Bird - May 8th - posted by FFAB
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