Thomas Hart Benton’s best-known work has been donated to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. America Today was Benton's first major mural commission and the most ambitious he ever executed in New York City. It shows a sweeping panorama of American life, celebrating the promise of modern industry and technology and the accomplishments of working people … Continue reading Major Benton Work Finds New Home at Met
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced recently that 6.28 million people visited the Met during the fiscal year that ended on June 30. The number, which includes attendance at The Cloisters museum and gardens, is the highest recorded since the Metropolitan Museum began tracking visitor attendance more than 40 years ago. The total number of … Continue reading Met: Record Attendance for New Galleries
With all the brouhaha over the Duncan Phyfe show at the Met, you don't expect you could find a attributed Phyfe sideboard for sale in the price range of a ten year old used car. If you're visited the show, or even if you haven't, you may want to watch this auction. Thomaston Place is offering a New … Continue reading Phyfe Sideboard at Auction
Americana Week has begun. Yesterday perhaps the first event of the week was a gallery talk at Keno Auctions ”American Still Life Painting in the 19th Century,” with Dr. William H. Gerdts. There’s a good deal of excitement and enthusiasm around Americana Week this year. The American Wing Galleries are re-opening at the Met and … Continue reading Into Americana Week
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced today that 5.68 million people visited the Met during the fiscal year that ended on June 30. The number, which includes attendance at The Cloisters museum and gardens, is the highest recorded in 40 years. The total was more than 400,000 greater than in Fiscal Year 2010. "We are … Continue reading Metropolitan Museum Announces 5.68 Million Attendance, Highest in 40 Years
Metropolitan Museum of Art will take over space vacated by the Whitney Museum of Art when that museum moves into its new downtown digs, the institutions announced today. The directors of The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art announced today that their boards of trustees have agreed in principle to … Continue reading Met Will Take Over Whitney Building
I didn’t quite know what to expect from the San Antonio Museum of Art, but if the charm of the city was any indication I may be again surprised. The museum sits in an industrial area removed from the downtown tourist district. It is connected via the River Walk, however and a leisurely stroll could … Continue reading Brewing Up Art in San Antonio
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