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"Exploring Mark Rothko's Paper Paintings: A Revelatory Exhibition"

The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. is hosting an exhibition showcasing nearly 3,000 works on paper by the renowned artist Mark Rothko, shedding light on this lesser-known aspect of his oeuvre. The exhibition, "Mark Rothko: Paintings on Paper," reveals Rothko's early ambitions and sources, presenting his paper works as equally significant and innovative as his famous canvases. The exhibit provides insight into Rothko's artistic evolution and personal life, offering a glimpse into the artist's intense and private nature, as well as his experimental approach to creating luminescent paints. With Rothko's popularity soaring, the exhibition aims to convey the emotional truth and universal language present in his work, inviting viewers to experience his art in a deeply personal and introspective manner.

via CBS News|

#abstract-art #art #exhibition

arts-and-culture2 years ago•6 min saved

"Unveiling Rothko's Evolution: The Miracle of His Paper Works"

A new exhibition at the National Gallery of Art in Washington showcases over 100 works on paper by renowned artist Mark Rothko, revealing a lesser-known side of the painter known for his large, dark canvases. The intimate paintings in dreamy pastel hues from Rothko's final years offer a counterpoint to the narrative of gloom often associated with his work. The show also provides a chronological sample of Rothko's evolution as an artist, from European impressionist influences in the 1930s to his recognizable format of soft-edged horizontal rectangles in the late 1940s. The exhibition highlights Rothko's experimentation with color and form, offering a fresh perspective on the artist's renowned body of work.

via NPR|

#art #arts-and-culture #mark-rothko

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Climate activists indicted for defacing Degas sculpture at National Gallery.

Two climate activists, Timothy Martin and Joanna Smith, have been indicted on charges of conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States and injury to a National Gallery of Art exhibit for allegedly smearing paint on a case surrounding Edgar Degas’ "Little Dancer Aged Fourteen" sculpture at Washington, D.C.’s National Gallery of Art last month. The vandalism caused $2,400 in damage and forced staff to remove "Little Dancer" from the galleries for 10 days for repairs. The charges carry a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a maximum $250,000 fine. The climate group Declare Emergency, who took credit for the attack, tweeted that they wanted to send a message about climate change.

via Fox News|

#climate-activists #crime #declare-emergency

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Climate protesters indicted for defacing Degas exhibit at National Gallery.

Two climate change protesters from Declare Emergency group are facing federal charges for vandalizing the display case of a famous sculpture by Edgar Degas at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. The protesters smeared red and black paint on the case and pedestal of “Little Dancer Aged Fourteen” causing $2,400 in damage. The charges carry a sentence of up to five years in prison and a fine of $250,000. The exhibit needed to be removed from public display for 10 days for repairs before being made available again.

via The Hill|

#climate-change #crime #edgar-degas

art-and-climate-change2 years ago•1 min saved

Climate change protesters vandalize art sculpture in DC

Climate change protesters targeted the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. by defacing Edgar Degas' "Little Dancer Aged Fourteen" sculpture with red and black paint. The FBI is investigating the incident, and experts are assessing the sculpture for damage. This is not the first time climate activists have targeted historical artworks, but most high-profile protests involving art have been in Europe. Typically, activists are angry at world leaders they say are moving too slowly to combat climate change.

via USA TODAY|

#art-and-climate-change #art-defacement #climate-change-protesters

art-and-culture2 years ago•2 min saved

Climate Activists Vandalize Degas Sculpture at National Gallery of Art in DC

Climate protesters vandalized the display case of Edgar Degas’ Little Dancer sculpture at the National Gallery of Art museum in Washington, D.C. The sculpture was taken off display while museum conservators assess potential damage. The attack echoes recent protests in which activists threw foodstuffs at famous paintings. The International Council of Museums (ICOM) has stated its opposition to all climate activism protests that vandalize art, saying protestors “severely underestimate the fragility” of works on show.

via Art Newspaper|

#art-and-culture #climate-protesters #edgar-degas

arts-and-culture2 years ago•2 min saved

Climate protesters vandalize Degas sculpture in D.C.

Climate activists vandalized Edgar Degas' "Little Dancer Aged Fourteen" sculpture in Washington D.C. by smearing black and red paint on its glass case and pedestal. The National Gallery of Art had to close the gallery where the sculpture was located, and adjacent rooms. The two protesters were identified as Joanna Smith and Tim Martin and were arrested by police. The protest is part of a series of climate protests around the world targeting famous artwork.

via New York Post |

#arts-and-culture #climate-activists #edgar-degas

art-and-climate-change2 years ago•2 min saved

Climate Activists Vandalize Degas Sculpture at National Gallery of Art

Climate protesters smeared black and red paint on the case and pedestal of Degas's sculpture "Little Dancer Aged Fourteen" at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. The protest aimed to bring attention to the climate crisis and demanded President Joe Biden declare a climate emergency as well as stop issuing new drilling permits and subsidies for fossil fuels. The museum's director denounced the behavior, and the artwork has been taken off display for assessment. The protest follows several other climate protests across museums in Europe, Australia, and Canada.

via ARTnews|

#art-and-climate-change #climate-emergency #climate-protesters

arts-and-culture2 years ago•1 min saved

Climate Change Protesters Vandalize Degas Sculpture in DC

Two climate change protesters were arrested after smearing black and red paint on the glass case surrounding a sculpture by French artist Edgar Degas at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. The protesters demanded that President Biden declare a climate emergency. The sculpture, Tiny Dancer Aged Fourteen, is the only one Degas ever displayed publicly and was declared "repulsive" and "a threat to society" at the time of its exhibition. The protesters represented the organization, Declare Emergency, and did not resist arrest.

via Mediaite|

#arts-and-culture #climate-change #declare-emergency

arts-and-environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Climate Activists Vandalize Degas Sculpture at National Gallery of Art

Climate activists from the group Declare Emergency painted the case and pedestal of Edgar Degas’s “Little Dancer Aged Fourteen” sculpture in the National Gallery of Art in D.C. to demand that President Biden declare a climate emergency. The protesters were removed by police. Similar protests have occurred around the world, with activists targeting galleries and museums. Sociologist Dana R. Fisher notes that these disruptive tactics are meant to draw attention to the climate crisis and can persuade people to be more supportive of moderate perspectives.

via The Washington Post|

#art-protests #arts-and-environment #climate-crisis