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• 'Angry Young Men' ~ Picasso, Miró, Dalí at the Palazzo Strozzi in Florence
• The Society of Illustrators Hosts an Exhibtion of R. Crumb's Works at the Museum of American Illustration
• The Animazing Gallery Presents 'Dragons in the Dungeon' by Wayne Anderson
• The Japan Art Association Announces the Recipients of the 20th Praemium Imperiale
• Daum Museum of Contemporary Art to host Androgyny: New Work by Sergei Isupov
• Ian Ingram Shows His Newest Body of Work at Barry Friedman Ltd
• New Zealand Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki Previews Robertson Gift
• MoMA's 7th Annual International Festival of Film Preservation Showcases Restored Masterworks
• The Jewish Museum opens "Alias Man Ray: The Art of Reinvention"
• Sidney Nolan: A New Retrospective at Queensland Art Gallery
• Major Exhibition at Design Museum Celebrates Architect's David Chipperfield's Work
• SOFA Chicago 2009 Celebrates its 16th Year Presenting Masterworks from 68 Galleries
• Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí Acquires Early Work by the Master of Surrealism
• Pure Sixties, Pure Bailey, a Selling Exhibition at Bonhams in London
• Christie's December Sale Celebrates New York’s Historical Design Gallery
• Le Havre Contemporary Art Biennale to Feature Comics & Contemporary Art
• This Week in Review in Art Knowledge News

'Angry Young Men' ~ Picasso, Miró, Dalí at the Palazzo Strozzi in Florence Posted: 01 Apr 2011 10:11 PM PDT Florence, Italy.- From March 2011 until 17th July 2011, the Palazoo Strozzi in Florence is showing "Angy Young Men: Picasso, Miró, Dalí'. The exhibition, which was previously at the Kunstahalle in Bonn, is dedicated to the early work of Picasso, Mirò and Dalí, which played a decisive role in the beginning of modern art in Spain. The exhibition concentrates on Picasso's pre-cubist period 1900 – 1905, whilst Juan Mirò's works of 1915–1920 are presented along with Salvador Dali's from 1920–1925, both artists painting in the period before the discovery of surrealism. Each artist will be represented by 25 – 30 masterpieces selected to show aspects of the three artists in their earliest periods, works that are rarely shown in mainstream catalogues and exhibitions. For instance, Picasso's early work was often coloured by his strong political convictions. In Madrid in 1901, Picasso and his anarchist friend Francisco de Asís Soler founded the magazine Arte Joven (Young Art), which published five issues. Picasso illustrated the journal, mostly contributing grim cartoons depicting and sympathizing with the state of the poor. Mirò too understood art as political, and Miró's oft-quoted assassination of painting is derived from a dislike of bourgeois art of any kind, especially when used as a way to promote cultural identity among the wealthy. Specifically, Miró saw Cubism in this way, and he is quoted as saying I will break their guitars, referring to Picasso and Braque's early Cubist paintings. Much younger than Picasso and Mirò, Dalí was expelled from the Academia in 1926 shortly before his final exams when he stated that no one on the faculty was competent enough to examine him. His mastery of painting skills is well documented in his early works, such as the flawlessly realistic Girl at the window, which was painted in 1926.  That same year he made his first visit to Paris where he met with Pablo Picasso, whom young Dalí revered – Picasso had already heard favourable things about Dalí from Joan Mirò. Palazzo Strozzi is a palace in Florence, Italy. The Palace was begun in 1489 by Benedetto da Maiano, for Filippo Strozzi the Elder, a rival of the Medici family who had returned to the city in November 1466 and wanted the most magnificent palace to assert his family's continued prominence and, perhaps more importantly, to make a political statement of his own status. A great number of other buildings were acquired during the 70s and demolished to provide enough space for the new construction. Giuliano da Sangallo the Younger provided a wood model of the design. Filippo Strozzi died in 1491, long before the construction's completion in 1538. Duke Cosimo I de' Medici confiscated it in the same year, not returning it to the Strozzi family until thirty years later. The palazzo remained the seat of the Strozzi family until 1937. Great changes were made to the building when the Istituto Nazionale delle Assicurazioni occupied Palazzo Strozzi. The palazzo, granted by the Istituto Nazionale delle Assicurazioni to the Italian State in 1999, is now home to the Institute of Humanist Studies and to the Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi. The Gabinetto G.P. Viesseux and the Renaissance Studies Institute have both also occupied the building since 1940. Today the palace is used for international expositions like the now-annual antique show, founded as the Biennale dell'Antiquariato in 1959, fashion shows and other cultural and artistic events, such as "Cézanne in Florence. Two Collectors and the 1910 Exhibition of Impressionism". Since its inception in July 2006 , the key challenges of the Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi in Florence were to take an international approach in organizing cultural events, providing a platform for experimentation and a place for debate and discussion, create new synergies with others, become a catalyst for the broader culture, in short to "think global, act local" . A key objective at the Palazzo Strozzi is to stage exhibitions that are a pleasure, not a duty. Palazzo Strozzi is intended primarily for visitors and one of the aspects that makes the experience at Palazzo Strozzi is the special attention reserved for them, including appropriate captions for families and children and for the visually impaired and a video information center in the courtyard. Visit the Palazzo Strozzi website at ... http://www.palazzostrozzi.org

The Society of Illustrators Hosts an Exhibtion of R. Crumb's Works at the Museum of American Illustration Posted: 01 Apr 2011 10:11 PM PDT New York (ABC News).- Robert Crumb finds it odd that 90 pieces of his work are hanging on the wall or protected under glass at a new exhibit featuring the underground "Zap Comix," ''Bijou Funnies" and so many more. "R. Crumb: Lines Drawn on Paper," on display through April 30 at the Museum of American Illustration at the Society of Illustrators, showcases original comic covers, inside illustrations, posters, even a hand-painted storefront sign urging customers to come in and spend some money. The works provide a timeline of his emergence and mastery of what was then seen as lowbrow vulgarity but has become much sought-after art. Still, Crumb is mystified as to why anyone would want to see his creations in a gallery. "It was never intended for that purpose, so it's always odd to see it on a wall, or under glass; it was intended for printing and books. It wasn't made as a wall hanging piece," Crumb said in an interview with The Associated Press. "For me, the printed copy is the magic moment. When I see it in print — that was the whole purpose of it." Crumb strolled through the gallery on a recent afternoon gazing at some of the pieces, which include issues of "Despair" and "Motor City Comics," examples of how he would take illustration styles from the 1920s and give them hippie flair. Crumb still uses pen and ink to do his drawings, eschewing the use of computers in favor of a classic crow quill pen with a reservoir for the ink. The show is comprised of pieces acquired by Eric Sack, who comes from a family of collectors. His first experience with illustrations was a collection of old newspapers that his father acquired by trading a sewing machine. The exhibit is a treasure trove of the work Crumb has been doing since the 1960s. His satiric, surreal and sometimes sexually explicit images helped illustrate the emerging counterculture of the '60s and chronicled what he has referred to as the "seamy side of America's subconscious." His work, once dismissed by critics as unworthy of bathroom reading or worse, is now looked upon with admiration, and he is considered the great-grandfather of underground comics, which are now enjoying a Renaissance in print and online. And now, the 67-year-old artist who has drawn comparisons to Goya and Brueghel is not such a stranger to galleries and art museums. Two years ago, an exhibition of more than 100 works was held at the University of Pennsylvania's Institute of Contemporary Art. Next year, he'll be at the Museum of Modern Art in Paris. Crumb has long been viewed as one of the medium's masters and his work has gone from comic books and illustrations to graphic novels. That arc, he said, is indicative of how comics themselves have become more accepted now than when he was starting out. "People take it more seriously now. Graphic art, graphic novels. You don't say comic books anymore," Crumb said. Born in Philadelphia on Aug. 30, 1943, Crumb began drawing at the urging of his comic-obsessed brother, Charles. He moved to Cleveland as an adult and worked as a commercial illustrator, drawing greeting cards. In 1965, Crumb started experimenting with LSD, which immediately helped him create some of his best-known characters. In January 1967, he hitched a ride to San Francisco just in time for the full flowering of the hippie movement. His images echoed old-time cartoon styles, first in Philadelphia's "Yarrowstalks" and later in his own "Zap Comix," and helped define the underground comic stew of sex-and drug-themed surrealism and antiestablishment sentiment. Flower Power faded, but Crumb kept working, steadily publishing in such magazines as Weirdo and Self-Loathing Comics. He also illustrated many of the late Harvey Pekar's "American Splendor" accounts of his mundane life in Cleveland, which were adapted for film in 2003. Crumb still publishes, often working with his wife in a medieval town in southern France. His last major work was "The Book of Genesis" a word-for-word adaptation with his illustrations. The Society of Illustrators dates back to 1901, when it was supported by many prominent illustrators and celebrities such as Howard Pyle, Maxfield Parish, Frederick Remington, Mark Twain, and Gloria Swanson. The Society's rich history includes service to the United States, particularly to the armed forces branches during the efforts of both world wars. This service continues today with members documenting the activities of the Air Force.  The Society's Mission Statement is to promote and stimulate interest in the art of illustration, past, present and future, and to give impetus generally toward high ideals in the art by means of exhibitions, lectures, educational programs, social intercourse, and in such other ways as may seem advisable.  Through programs such as scholarship funds, lectures, sketch classes, and annual exhibitions and recognition of the greats in illustration, the Society has proven time and again its commitment to support the field of illustration, past, present, and future.  The Museum of American Illustration is a showcase of approximately 1,500 works of art by such legends as Norman Rockwell, N.C. Wyeth, Rockwell Kent, Bob Peak, Bernie Fuchs, and Brad Holland. Throughout the year individuals, families and groups can enjoy an exhibition schedule that features a variety of exhibitions; contemporary, historical, one-man, group, annual Student Scholarship and Government Service Shows.  A calendar is available for the asking, or on-line at the Society's website.  The Annual Exhibition, on display for eight weeks, is a comprehensive retrospective of the best of the preceding year's illustration.  Students will find numerous volumes relevant to the art of illustration in the Norman Price Library, while the Society's archives house unique biographical and historical material. Visit the society's website at ... http://www.societyillustrators.org

The Animazing Gallery Presents 'Dragons in the Dungeon' by Wayne Anderson Posted: 01 Apr 2011 10:10 PM PDT Aveyron, France.-  Over the decades, Wayne Anderson has become renowned for his playful imagination and fantastic imagery. The Animazing Gallery at the Chateau de Belcastel is proud to present 'Dragons in the Dungeon', a unique collection of the legendary beasts, inspired by medieval legends and fairie tales by British artist Wayne Anderson. The exhibition will be on view from April 1st unti; November 6th 2011. Wayne Anderson was born in 1946 and studied graphics at Leicester College of Art. On leaving Art College he moved to London in search of work in an Advertising Agency or Design Studio. After a series of interviews it was repeatedly suggested that because of the strong drawing element in his work maybe he should consider re-organising his Portfolio with a view to becoming a Freelance Illustrator. One of his first commissions was to produce a picture on a fortnightly basis for the Clement Freud Cookery Column in the Weekend Telegraph Magazine. This lasted for a two year period and gave him a regular income and allowed him to develop other works and gradually become established as an Illustrator. In 1970 after getting married, he moved back to a Leicestershire village, working from home with a London based Agent. Wayne Andersons images have been used for greetings cards, posters, prints, jigsaws, playing cards, recod and CD covers, book jackets, magazine illustrations, advertising campaigns, animated films, holograms and books. Visit the artists website at ... http://www.wayneandersonart.com Built a thousand years ago on a gigantic rock, the magnificent fortress of Chateau de Belcastel rises above one of the most beautiful villages in the Aveyron region of France. A self-guided tour, rich with historical information, leads visitors over the moat and throughout the castle and its grounds. Only recently was this private chateau, with its lush courtyards, medieval chapels, prison and superb views, opened to the public.  Fernand Pouillon, (1912-1986) architect, visionary and award-winning author and Officer of the Légion d'Honneur, devoted himself completely to the restoration of Château de Belcastel after he discovered it in ruins in 1973. Now, what was once the private residence of Fernand Pouillon offers itself as an architectural gem, a historical landmark and host to a collection of unique art galleries. Visitors will discover an extraordinary collection of original armor, as well as revolving exhibitions of art and sculpture curated by the owners of Animazing Gallery of SoHo, New York. Since 2005 this delightful gallery has resided within the Château de Belcastel. Visit the chateau's website at ... http://www.chateaubelcastel.com/ A SoHo landmark since 1984, the original Animazing Gallery in New York offers a unique collection of art that indulges the senses and emotions with color, playfulness and beauty. Paintings, sculpture, American illustration, and vintage animation created by some of the most talented and innovative artists of our time are showcased in our New York gallery and within the exhibition halls of the Château de Belcastel in France. Their artists & studios include Dr. Seuss, Charles M. Schulz, Maurice Sendak, Daniel Merriam, Tim Burton, Tom Everhart, Disney, Warner Bros., Ralph Bakshi, Bill Watterson, D.C. & Marvel Comics, Hanna-Barbera, & many more. Visit the gallery's website at ... http://www.animazing.com/

The Japan Art Association Announces the Recipients of the 20th Praemium Imperiale Posted: 01 Apr 2011 10:09 PM PDT   TOKYO - The artists are recognized and awarded for their achievements, for the impact they have had internationally on the arts, and for their role in enriching the global community. Each recipient receives 15 million yen (c. $140,000), and a diploma and medal presented by honorary patron of the Japan Art Association, Prince Hitachi in an awards ceremony in Tokyo. The awards ceremony will be held in Tokyo on October 15th, 2008.

Daum Museum of Contemporary Art to host Androgyny: New Work by Sergei Isupov Posted: 01 Apr 2011 10:07 PM PDT SEDALIA, MISSOURI - The Daum Museum of Contemporary Art on the State Fair Community College campus will present the exhibition Androgyny: New Work by Sergei Isupov from Oct. 3rd through Dec. 6th, 2009. Isupov, a native of Russia, is internationally renowned as a technically accomplished ceramic sculptor. The exhibition will feature his latest body of work, including 14 large-scale painted and sculpted heads and related drawings. The facial expressions on each of the colorful pieces reveal individual character traits. The heads, about three feet high, also feature small, hand-painted vignettes, as well as hidden surrealist and dream-like vignettes on the bottoms of every piece.

Ian Ingram Shows His Newest Body of Work at Barry Friedman Ltd Posted: 01 Apr 2011 10:06 PM PDT NEW YORK, NY.- Barry Friedman Ltd. presents, "Self Portraits: The New York Debut of Contemporary Artist Ian Ingram showcasing his newest body of work. Having made a self-portrait every year since he was 16, Ingram has spent the past 2 ½ years working solely on this highly anticipated series of large-scale self-portrait drawings. The exhibition will be accompanied by a full-color catalogue with feature essay by art critic, writer, and former art dealer, Garth Clark, and published by Barry Friedman Ltd.

New Zealand Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki Previews Robertson Gift Posted: 01 Apr 2011 10:04 PM PDT AUCKLAND, NZ - In May 2009 Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki announced a promised gift of 15 works of art through its Foundation, including paintings by Cézanne, Picasso, Matisse, Gauguin and Mondrian – the largest gift ever made to an art museum in Australasia. The gift, from New York art collectors and philanthropists Julian and Josie Robertson, represents some of the major European artists of the modern era. Its cultural value places it among the most generous philanthropic acts in New Zealand history. Now, for the first time in New Zealand and for one week only, New Zealanders have the chance to see 5 of these works FREE as a sneak preview to the Robertson's Promised Gift.

MoMA's 7th Annual International Festival of Film Preservation Showcases Restored Masterworks Posted: 01 Apr 2011 10:03 PM PDT NEW YORK, NY.- The Museum of Modern Art presents To Save and Project: The Seventh MoMA International Festival of Film Preservation, its annual festival of preserved and restored films from international film archives and studios around the world, from October 24 through November 16, 2009. Spanning more than 75 years of film history, from 1921 to 2000, the festival comprises over 25 films, virtually all of them having their New York premieres, and some shown in versions never before seen in the United States. To Save and Project is organized by Joshua Siegel, Associate Curator; Anne Morra, Assistant Curator; and Katie Trainor, Film Collections Manager; all of the Department of Film, The Museum of Modern Art.

The Jewish Museum opens "Alias Man Ray: The Art of Reinvention" Posted: 01 Apr 2011 10:03 PM PDT NEW YORK, NY.- A trailblazing figure in 20th-century art, Man Ray (1890-1976) revealed multiple artistic identities over the course of his career – Dadaist, Parisian Surrealist, international portrait and fashion photographer – and produced many important and enduring works as a photographer, painter, filmmaker, writer, sculptor, and object maker. Relatively few people know that he was born Emmanuel Radnitzky to Russian Jewish immigrants. In fact, he spent a lifetime suppressing his background to the point of denying he was ever called anything but Man Ray. The Jewish Museum will present "Alias Man Ray: The Art of Reinvention" from November 15, 2009 through March 14, 2010.

Sidney Nolan: A New Retrospective at Queensland Art Gallery Posted: 01 Apr 2011 10:00 PM PDT Brisbane, Australia - Sidney Nolan's first major retrospective since his death presents an opportunity to unravel something of the artist's enigma and understand his achievement throughout an entire career. He is best known for his various series, inspired by landscapes, myths or historical events. His output was prolific, ranging across various techniques and media. This retrospective features critical phases from the St Kilda and Wimmera themes through to the first 'Ned Kelly' series.  On view at the Queensland Art Gallery through 28 September, 2008.

Major Exhibition at Design Museum Celebrates Architect's David Chipperfield's Work Posted: 01 Apr 2011 09:59 PM PDT LONDON.- One of the most important architects working today, David Chipperfield produces subtle and sophisticated buildings with an acute sensitivity for materials and a powerful awareness of their environment. This major exhibition celebrates his work for the first time in the UK and spans his entire career to date, including such acclaimed projects as the River and Rowing Museum in Henley-on-Thames, and the Museum of Modern Literature in Marbach, Germany, winner of the RIBA Stirling Prize for Architecture 2007. The exhibition also illustrates important public commissions including the reconstruction of the Neues Museum in Berlin, and The Hepworth Wakefield gallery. On exhibition at the Design Museum in London from 21 October through 31 January, 2020.

SOFA Chicago 2009 Celebrates its 16th Year Presenting Masterworks from 68 Galleries Posted: 01 Apr 2011 09:58 PM PDT CHICAGO, IL.- Celebrating its 16th year, SOFA CHICAGO 2009, the critically acclaimed Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Fair, returned to Navy Pier's Festival Hall to present masterworks from 68 top international galleries and dealers from 10 countries. The Chicago fair also featured 5 special exhibits by renowned museums, universities and arts organizations, as well as 33 lecture series presentations, all included in the admission price. Debuting this year is SOLO at SOFA, a special section of the show floor featuring installations by cutting-edge artists outside of the more formal structure of the representing gallery's exhibit booth.

Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí Acquires Early Work by the Master of Surrealism Posted: 01 Apr 2011 09:56 PM PDT FIGUERES, SPAIN - The Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí presented the last acquisition of a work by the artist, an oil painting from 1923 entitled Bathers of Es Llaner. The work of art comes from a private collection, dated 1923, it is an oil on cardboard on wood which measures 72 x 103 cm. Painted when Dali was only 19 years old. In August, the work will be permanently exhibited in the Fishmongers Room, at the Dalí Theatre-Museum, in Figueres.

Pure Sixties, Pure Bailey, a Selling Exhibition at Bonhams in London Posted: 01 Apr 2011 09:56 PM PDT LONDON.- A selling exhibition of David Bailey's iconic images of the 1960s - the 50th anniversary of a decade that changed our cultural history - will be hosted by Bonhams in New Bond Street. The 'Pure Sixties. Pure Bailey.' exhibition will be on view at Bonhams, 101 New Bond Street, from 7th March – 7th April, 2010. David Bailey's name is an integral part of the 1960s, that dynamic period which created a melting pot of talent drawn from music, fashion, literature, design and cinema. He captured images which remain a pictorial reminder of all that was best about it – new, edgy, exciting, & beautiful.

Christie's December Sale Celebrates New York’s Historical Design Gallery Posted: 01 Apr 2011 09:54 PM PDT NEW YORK, NY.- This December 8th Christie's celebrates New York's Historical Design Gallery and surveys the entire modern movement with selected iconic designs spanning the late 19th, 20th and 21st centuries including French ceramics, New York related objects, Scandinavian Design, photographs, American Mid-Century Design and Bauhaus. The auction contains 197 lots, with the majority offered without reserve, and is expected to realize in excess of $800,000.

Le Havre Contemporary Art Biennale to Feature Comics & Contemporary Art Posted: 01 Apr 2011 09:53 PM PDT LE HAVRE, FRANCE - The third edition of the Le Havre contemporary art biennale will take place from 1st to 31st October 2010. The event will be dedicated to the exploration of the relations between comics and contemporary art. "We knew for a long time that literature included works ranging from Winnie the pooh to Histoires d'O, and that Ben Affleck's movies were not similar to Jean-Luc Godard's. We just discovered that Marjane Satrapi's Persépolis was not competing with Jean Graton's Michel Vaillant."

This Week in Review in Art Knowledge News Posted: 01 Apr 2011 09:52 PM PDT This is a new feature for the subscribers and visitors to Art Knowledge News (AKN), that will enable you to see "thumbnail descriptions" of the last ninety (90) articles and art images that we published. This will allow you to visit any article that you may have missed ; or re-visit any article or image of particular interest. Every day the article "thumbnail images" will change. For you to see the entire last ninety images just click : here . When opened that also will allow you to change the language from English to anyone of 54 other languages, by clicking your language choice on the upper left corner of our Home Page.  You can share any article we publish with the eleven (11) social websites we offer like Twitter, Flicker, Linkedin, Facebook, etc. by one click on the image shown at the end of each opened article.  Last, but not least, you can email or print any entire article by using an icon visible to the right side of an article's headline.

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