Two Parallel Exhibits at the Getty

Defining Modernity: European Drawings, 1800-1900

June 5-September 9, 2007

"Drawing was the foundation of artistic training from the Renaissance forward, and retained this fundamental role through the 1800s. The drawings in this exhibition exemplify the 19th-century negotiation between tradition and innovation, revealing how the practice of drawing benefited from and advanced the developments of artistic modernity."

Manet's Bar at the Folies-Bergere

June 5-September 9, 2007

"The Folies-Bergère was one of the most elaborate variety-show venues in Paris, showcasing entertainment ranging from ballets to circus acts. Another attraction was the barmaids, who were assumed by many contemporary observers to be available as clandestine prostitutes. By depicting one of these women and her male customer on an imposing scale, Manet brazenly introduced a morally suspect, contemporary subject into the realm of high art. By treating the topic with deadpan seriousness and painterly brilliance, Manet staked his claim to be remembered as the heroic "painter of modern life" envisaged by critics like Charles Baudelaire."

Previous Post: Photographer Edward Weston Exhibit Coming to the Getty July 31-November 25, 2007

Photographer Edward Weston exhibit coming to the Getty

From the Getty website:

Edward Weston: Enduring Vision
July 31–November 25, 2007
A seminal figure in the history of photography, Edward Weston (American, 1886–1958) began his long career in Southern California. The Getty Museum's collection of Weston prints is among the most significant of any art museum, spanning four decades of the artist's work. This exhibition traces the breadth of Weston's accomplishments in California, Mexico, and across the United States, employing a selection of prints drawn from the Museum's holdings alongside a smaller number of complementary loans. One gallery of the exhibition is devoted to the work of Weston's colleagues and students.

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