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Modigliani Up Close

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Barnes Foundation October 16, 2022–January 29, 2023 This fall, in celebration of its centennial, the Barnes Foundation will present   Modigliani Up Close ,  a major loan exhibition that shares new insights into Amedeo Modigliani’s working methods and materials. On view in the Roberts Gallery from October 16, 2022, through January 29, 2023,  Modigliani Up Close  is curated by an international team of art historians and conservators: Barbara Buckley, Senior Director of Conservation and Chief Conservator of Paintings at the Barnes; Simonetta Fraquelli, independent curator and Consulting Curator for the Barnes; Nancy Ireson, Deputy Director for Collections and Exhibitions & Gund Family Chief Curator at the Barnes; and Annette King, Paintings Conservator at Tate, London. Amedeo Modigliani (1884–1920) is among the most celebrated artists of the 20th century. While many exhibitions have endeavored to reunite his paintings, sculptures, and drawings,  Modigliani Up Close  offers a unique

November Open Thread

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As November winds blow into Morecambe and I fear for my roof, here's a new open thread. Hello to all of you and thank you for commenting. 

WILLIAM GROPPER: WORKS FROM HIS ESTATE

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  WILLIAM GROPPER: WORKS FROM HIS ESTATE  is the new exhibition from Helicline Fine Art beginning  today . Approximately three dozen paintings, drawings, cartoons and sculptures created by the great American artist between the 1930s–1970s are available for acquisition at  HeliclineFineArt.com . The exhibition features a range of subject matters created over several decades. Featured are several of the renowned Senator paintings, images of women and men working, industrial scenes, ballet, New York City scenes, social commentary and Gropper’s political works depicting demonstrations, WWII, and more. Two unique bronzes are included. L  William Gropper (1897 – 1977) Committee Chair 23 ½ x 19 ½ inches Oil on canvas, 1961 William Gropper (1897 – 1977) Steel 18 x 26 inches Oil on canvas, 1950 William Gropper (1897 – 1977) Job Hunters 12 ½ x 9 ½ inches Ink on paper, c. 1925/26 William Gropp