Category: field notes
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Traveling exhibition on Saint-Gaudens and Daniel Chester French is featured in The Magazine ANTIQUES
This article discusses the exhibition “Monuments and Myths: The America of Sculptors Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Daniel Chester French” at Nashville’s Frist Art Museum until late May. It features pieces from the collections of both sculptors’ homes, highlighting their impact on American art. The exhibition is a collaboration between the American…
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HAHS Director Valerie Balint interviewed for Gagosian Quarterly, Summer 2024
The ongoing series “Building a Legacy: Historic Artists Homes and Studios” features discussions with experts in artists’ estates and legacy stewardship. Daniel Belasco and Valerie Balint discuss the importance of preserving and engaging with artists’ personal and creative spaces. The article provides valuable insights for artists, foundations, scholars, and others.
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Historic Artists’ Homes & Studios Publishes Limited Zine on Artist Couples with Heckscher Museum
Two Artists, One Home: Countless Masterpieces In celebration of the 25th anniversary of their acquisition of The Dove / Torr Cottage, the Heckscher Museum of Art organized a special exhibition, SaltLife, featuring watercolors and works on paper by Torr and Dove; debuted an innovative soundwalk for visitors to learn more…
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Wanda Corn Presents “Artists’ Houses & Their Stories” at Monhegan Museum
The Monhegan Museum of Art & History’s Deci Lecture Series presents “Artists’ Houses and Their Stories,” a discussion with Dr. Wanda M. Corn and Dr. William L. Coleman at the Monhegan Schoolhouse on July 19th, 2023. The event was an illustrated dialogue and is available to watch on YouTube.
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Artist Interview: Small but Powerful with Joe Fig
Artist Joe Fig creates realistic portrayals of artists’ studios, capturing the essence of their creative process. His miniature sculptures and paintings, including a notable portrayal of Jackson Pollock’s studio, offer an intimate view. By visiting and interviewing artists in their studios, he gains insight for his artwork, connecting viewers to…
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Wanda M. Corn in Forum Journal (1998)
Wanda M. Corn’s article, “The Artist’s Workplace: An Endangered Species?” emphasizes the importance of preserving artists’ studios and their role in understanding art history and the creative process. Corn urges national attention and advocacy for the preservation of these vital spaces.