Fine Art

Etching vs. Sketching: MoMa draws the line with two new exhibitions.

By Marcos Bernal-Salas

Within the valuable and grand paintings that hang on the walls of the MoMa there is a line – literately – of inspiration with two new engaging exhibitions. The first one is Transforming Chronologies: An Atlas of Drawings, which is a two-part exhibition of drawings from the museum’s collection and The Compulsive Line:Etching 1900 to Now. Click here for the full article

“Art Noir” opens at MoMA

By Auburn Scallon

Redon’s work was an important element of the Decadence movement. Although his works easily stand alone, a study of his interests and influences gives them new meaning. Click here for the full article

'Bridge Freezes' is Cool but not Great

By Rosie Branson Gill

Bridge Freezes Before Road at the Barbara Gladstone Gallery falls prey to both the safety and the glamour of celebrating culture’s new darlings. To be fair, there are some extraordinary pieces of work in this group show, but the overall impression is one of superficial attempts to be cool. Click here for the full article

Magnum von Plessen at the Gladstone

By Jocelyn Marquis

Recalling on some level early Cubist collage, Magnus von Plessen “plays” with how the eye chooses to see, distinguish and define space. He meticulously builds up levels of paint, and small, scattered areas of color resembled cast away bits of paper, re-configured to presume form. Click here for the full article

The Power of Conversation: Exploring women’s voice in art, music and much more.

By Marcos Bernal-Salas

The Jewish Museum presents The Power of Conversation: Jewish Women and their Salons from March 4 through July 10. A thoroughly and impressive exhibition that exposes Jewish women’s salons from 1780’s to 1930 and the overall influence that they had on art, music, literature and politics. Click here for the full article

Retratos: 2,000 Years of Latin American Portraits

By Adela Brito

Many pieces reflect the religious origins of these nations as well as the influences of Spain, Portugal, and France – the ruling powers of centuries ago. These portraits preserve the memory of patriots, persons from high society, and capture scenes from everyday life Click here for the full article