At the MFA, Boston
Luis Melendez
Master of Spanish Still Life
exhibit runs through May 9, 2010
Luis Meléndez (1716–1780) was the greatest still life painter of 18th-century Spain. An accomplished painter of miniatures, he began creating still lifes as early as 1759. In 1771 he was awarded a commission from the Prince of Asturias (later Charles IV), an avid amateur of the new science of natural history, to paint an extensive series of works documenting “every species of food produced by the Spanish climate.” An inventive and consummate master of still lifes, the artist rendered everyday objects with exacting detail, but also created marvelous effects of light and color and a wide range and variety of textures. “Luis Meléndez: Master of the Spanish Still Life” features many of the artist’s works in American collections, grouping them with relevant works borrowed from abroad, and explores some of the technical aspects of his extraordinarily realistic still life paintings. [from MFA web site]
The Gardner Theft: Twenty Years Later
Thursday, March 4 | 6:30 pm
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Anthony Amore, Gardner Museum Director of Security and lead theft investigator
With Tom Ashbrook, host of National Public Radio’s On Point.
In the early morning hours of March 18, 1990, thieves dressed as Boston police officers entered the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston and stole thirteen works of art. Twenty years later, the investigation to recover the missing paintings continues. In a rare public program, Anthony Amore dispels some of the myths and misinformation by telling the real account of what happened on the night of the theft. New information on the museum’s progress to recover the works of art add to this dramatic ever-evolving story of loss and hopeful recovery. Amore will be joined by Tom Ashbook, an award-winning journalist whose career spans 20 years as a foreign correspondent, newspaper editor, and author.
Tickets: Advance ticket sales for members only until February 15; $5 members
Tickets for the general public on sale February 16; $10 General Public; $5 Seniors; FREE Students (ID required)
Ticket handling charges apply for orders by phone at 617 278 5156 or online.
[from ISGM email]
