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“I want to be the painter of my country,“ artist Tarsila do Amaral (1886 – 1973) declared in 1923, at a moment when Brazilian artists and writers were actively developing a new, homegrown modernism. With his undulating planes, suggesting land, water, and sky, and a human-like cactus, The Moon (1928) offers the artist’s vision of a Brazilian landscape. Continue reading Modern Art Monday Presents: Tarsila do Amaral, The Moon
With its rich history and diverse scenery, North Carolina paints a captivating picture of American culture. Ahead of your visit to the Tar Heel State, let us assist you in figuring out how to immerse yourself in the local culture with our complete guide to arts and culture in North Carolina.
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Switzerland, a land of soaring peaks, crystal-clear lakes, and picturesque towns, is a dream destination that captures the imagination of nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts alike. With our carefully crafted vacation packages, we invite you to embark on a journey of exploration through Switzerland’s alpine wonders, where you can immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring landscapes and vibrant cultural heritage for which this country is renowned.
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Rockwell Kent (1882 – 1971) was a self-proclaimed wanderer who felt most at home in the wilderness. His artistic and philosophical devotion to nature lead him to explore far-reaching places that served as inspiration for his rugged landscape paintings, as well as several published travelogues.
Moonlight, Winter (1940) depicts the farm in New York’s Adirondack mountains, where Kent eventually settled in 1927. The scene conjures the artist’s vision of a certain — if somewhat distant — harmony between there vastness of the night sky and the quaint shelter of human life.
Photographed in the Whitney Museum of American Art in NYC.
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When I was a small child, growing up in southern California, my parents used to take the family on camping vacations to Yosemite National Park. I probably went there four or five times up to the age of 8 or so. While these vacations are many decades in the past for me now, my very vivid memories of the park and its many tall and fragrant redwood trees, crystal clear shallow streams, majestic mountains, tumbling waterfalls, and other uniquely beautiful natural sights and smells stay with me to this day. Yosemite is breathtaking. Continue reading David Hockney’s The Yosemite Suite at Pace Gallery