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—The Museum of Modern Art presents a major exhibition offering a new look at the celebrated modern artist Paul Cézanne (1839–1906) through close attention to his process in pencil and watercolor and fresh insights into this profoundly original yet lesser-known body of work. Cézanne Drawing, on view at MoMA from June 6 through September 25, 2021, is the first major effort in the United States to unite drawings from across the artist’s entire career, tracing the development of his practice on paper and exploring his working methods. More than 250 works on paper— including drawings, sketchbooks, and rarely seen watercolors—are shown alongside a selection of related oil paintings, all drawn from MoMA’s collection as well as public and private collections from around the world. Presented together, these works reveal how this fundamental figure of modern art—more often recognized as a painter—produced his most radical works on paper. Cézanne Drawing is organized by Jodi Hauptman, Senior Cura

Or: Mahmoud Zahar opens up! For the moment the Martin Bashir affair has eclipsed other aspects BBC-watching. Perhaps this too will pass. What did you make of Tim Davie on the Today programme? Justin Webb made him squirm a little, using the Mishal Husain-like air of disapproval rather than robust questioning. I suppose none of us would wish to see another John Humphrys / George Entwistle debacle in which an unintended premature toppling was followed by a bashful “Oopsy! What have I done?” )  I don’t want to be mean, so I won’t be, but let’s just say Panorama is no stranger to underhand tactics.   John Sweeney, where are you now? Anyway, That’s not new, and neither is the BBC’s consistent ‘tone of voice’ disapproval of Israel’s desire to prosper and flourish.   We’ve been writing about it for years and years. Decades. What did you make of Sky? Sky (UK) and Sky (Australia) are completely different kettles of fish. Our Sky features Mark Austin and Mark Stone. (Journalism has many

The indefatigable GnasherJew account on Twitter continues to highlight and fight antisemitism.  This morning they came across a BBC journalist called Tala Halawa, whose  LinkedIn page reads: Digital Journalist Company Name: BBC Monitoring Dates Employed: Jul 2017 – Present Employment Duration: 3 yrs 11 mos Location: Ramallah Palestine Specialist in BBC Monitoring: specialized in Palestinian affairs and the media, as well as covering the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In addition to reporting on the politics and media of Jordan. Produced and reported for several services in the BBC such as the Arabic website and TV, and the BBC World Service (radio and TV). GnasherJew was objecting to the BBC and the Independent promoting someone they consider an antisemite [Eman Asker] and Tara Halawa of the BBC was one of those criticised for considering this particular person ''an acceptable voice to promote on Israel/Palestine''. Here's how the thread contin

  The North Carolina Museum of Art  October 23, 2021 through January 23, 2022 Alphonse Mucha, Daydream (Rêverie), 1897, color lithograph, 28 5/8 × 21 3/4 in., Mucha Trust Collection, © 2021 Mucha Trust Mucha, Precious Stones Amethyst Mucha, Salon Des Cent Mucha with posters for Sarah Bernhardt. The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) announced its fall 2021 exhibitions, including  Alphonse Mucha: Art Nouveau Visionary , opening October 23, 2021, and on view through January 23, 2022.  Czech-born Alphonse Mucha (1860–1939) was one of the most influential and celebrated artists in turn-of-the-20th-century Paris. He is best known for his graphic work, such as theater posters for superstar actress Sarah Bernhardt and decorative panels and advertisements featuring graceful women. Mucha created a distinctive approach characterized by harmonious compositions, sinuous forms, organic lines, and muted colors, which became synonymous with the decorative style called art nouveau.

  SUE  - Col Richard Kemp’s authoritative views on military matters - notably other than I/P - are occasionally sought by the BBC. He is a staunch supporter of Israel and a huge admirer of the moral integrity of the Israeli Defence Force. His military expertise and intimate knowledge of the IDF is unique. As well as  through Twitter  - it wouldn’t surprise me if he is Twitter-cancelled anytime soon -  his insights appear regularly on Gatestone Institute :  During an operation in Gaza last week, the Israel Defence Forces attacked a Hamas tunnel complex with 12 squadrons of 160 combat planes striking over 150 targets with hundreds of bunker-busting JDAMs [Joint Direct Attack Munitions] in less than an hour. Although the battle damage assessment is still underway, the raid destroyed perhaps the most critical element of Hamas infrastructure, wiping out vast stocks of munitions and likely killing dozens if not hundreds of fighters. This was a hammer blow to Hamas and may prove to be a

JEREMY BOWEN  - I have never much liked the phrase that sometimes pops up on television news programmes that says ''Some of the videos were too graphic to show.'' I don't believe in gratuitous gore, but killing is at the core of warfare, however much it is dressed up with euphemisms like 'eliminate' or deliberate deceptions like 'collateral damage'. Sometimes it is necessary to see. The truth, which should be the purpose of journalism, can feel uncomfortable. Please don't switch off the radio. I'm not about to try to horrify you.  A video arrived on my phone this morning from northern Gaza. The man filming with the phone is running towards the place that has been hit, getting more and more agitated as he realises what he's about to see. The video shows the destruction of a family. A grown man holds the body of a small boy. The man throws back his head and roars with grief to God. He lays the body down next to two other dead boys. The

SUE  - We’re making this comeback, possibly a one-off - due to the exceptionally problematic media coverage of (how to put it) the current ‘Israel / Gaza’ war. The BBC’s ‘domestic’ bias is capable of looking after itself on ITBB but we both think this topic merits special attention. Really, can't think why!!?? BBC opens special complaints page over coverage of Israel-Palestine violence  https://t.co/U9qPxf4Wb3 — SussexFriendsofIsrael (@SussexFriends)  May 14, 2021 Unfortunately for the argument that we are about to make, most of the complaints are from people who like to believe that the BBC isn’t pro-Palestinian enough. Global Chinese Whispers plays out like this. The media sets the stage. Feelings trump facts, and an inflammatory message travels around the world before the truth has time to put its boots on. We’ve covered much of this issue over the years, both on ITBB and (before 2012) over at Biased-BBC. It’s Remember the Hamas Bunny?  MEMRI? Alan M. Dershowitz

  From Debra Force, Maurice Brazil Prendergast (1858-1924) Bathers, circa 1912, oil on canvas, 22 ¼ x 34 ¼ in. From Avery Galleries, John Whorf (1903 – 1959) Venice , 1925. Watercolor, 14 ½ x 21 inches. Signed and dated lower right: John Whorf 25. From Jonathan Boos, Elizabeth Sparhawk-Jones, In Apron Strings, 1911. Oil on canvas. 30 x 32 inches. Signed lower right. From Meredith Ward Fine Art, Frederick Kann (1884-1965) Untitled, c. 1938. Oil and cork on canvas board, 18 x 24 inches. The American Art Fair  celebrates spring 2021 American Art Week from May 15-22 with Open Houses by appointment at most galleries during the opening weekend, featured in-gallery exhibitions, as well as online highlights at  theamericanartfair.com through June 30. The Spring 2021 American Art Week heralds new May dates for The American Art Fair beginning in 2022. As announced by the Fair’s Founder, Tom Colville: “We are initiating a comprehensive collaboration under the umbrella of America

  San Diego Museum  June 18, 2021, through Sept. 27, 2021 Lucas Cranach the Elder, Hercules at the Court of Omphale , 1531. Oil on panel. Collection from the Fondation Bemberg. © Fondation Bemberg and RMN The San Diego Museum of Art   plans to open to two summer exhibitions,   Cranach to Canaletto: Masterpieces from the Bemberg Foundation   and   Everything You See Could Be A Lie: Photorealistic Drawings by Ana de Alvear.   From Old Master paintings to contemporary, hyper-realistic drawings, works from these exhibitions are rarely seen in the U.S. and will be on view at the San Diego Museum beginning June 18, 2021, through Sept. 27, 2021. (Concurrently, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, will be showing modern French paintings from the Bemberg Foundation from June 27 to Sept. 19, 2021, in  Monet to Matisse : Impressionism to Modernism.) Lucas Cranach the Elder, Portrait of a Young Girl, 16th century. Oil on panel. Collection from the Fondation Bemberg. © Fondation Bemberg a