This TED clip (one of an excellent series) shows Thelma Golden of the Studio Museum in Harlem discussing past exhibitions that have explored how art examines and redefines culture. The “post-black” artists she works with are using their art to create a dialogue about race and culture — and Goldin shares her views about her role in the process. It’s about 15 minutes long–so be prepared to settle in to watch it.
More great TED talks here.
The quality of Chardin’s naturalistic painting in the 17th-century Dutch tradition was exceptional and his success as a painter of animals, birds, and fruit was immediate. The critic Diderot wrote in 1767, “One pauses instinctively in front of a Chardin like a weary traveler who sits down . . . in a grassy spot that offers silence,
water, shade, and a cooling breeze.” I agree.And I’m so surprised I’m a day late noticing. Ooops!
So this means its that lovely time of year to make a Fall list so that you can hope to cram in all the great,and less of the not so great, art. I’ve got a lot to catch up on. Anything I should definitely pencil in for the New York area?