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From Cézanne to Picasso: Ambroise Vollard, Patron of the Avant-Garde
September 14, 2006-January 7, 2007

At a young age, Ambroise Vollard, an art dealer in Paris, began collecting and exhibiting the works of emerging artists. At the turn of the 19th century he was representing not only Cezanne and Picasso but also Degas, Gaugin, Van Gogh, Matisse, Renoir, Rousseau and others. One successful exhibition followed another and soon Vollard became sought after by emerging artists hoping to be discovered and chosen by the man with the Midas touch.This exhibit, which contains 100 paintings, sculpture, books and prints, brings together works by many of these artists, which at one time were either presented or collected by Vollard. For museum hours, call the number above or visit their web site at www.metmuseum.org.

In the late 19th century as all eyes turned to Paris for the latest trends in
art, artists from many countries traveled to Paris hoping to learn new techniques and to gain prominence as a result of having their works displayed amongst that of the local artists who were already garnering so much attention and adulation.

Among American artists who traveled to Paris for these very reasons were Mary Cassatt, Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, Thomas Eakins and James McNeil Whistler.

The exhibition has traveled to various European cities and will end here in New York. It brings together 100 paintings that, despite their varying styles, all show clear evidence of French influence.

Laurelton Hall the lavish country estate of Louise Comfort Tiffany was built shortly after the turn of the century in Oyster Bay, New York along Long Island's north shore. Conceived and meticulously designed completely by this multi talented artist, Laurelton Hall is the crowning glory in this artist's impressive repertoire of works. From architecture to glass to painting and jewelry, each art medium, which at one point or another in his illustrious career became his focus, is represented in this one outstanding accomplishment.

In the exhibit you will find many elements of the home, which were salvaged from the fire that destroyed it plus, many pieces of art (including some of Tiffany's own works) from the artist's personal collection. A series of spectacular Tiffany stained glass windows and a portion of the estate's facade are on permanent exhibit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's American Wing and can be viewed at the same time.

Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
2 East 91st Street New York, NY 10128
(212) 849-8400

Frederic Church, Winslow Homer & Thomas Moran:
Tourism and the American
Landscape
Now through October 22, 2006

Landscape painting in America earned increasing popularity during the 19th century as a result of the growing industrialization of urban areas. Americans sought pastoral retreats and artists responded to this with peaceful and often romanticized depictions of America's untouched landscapes. This exhibit showcases the museum's own outstanding collection of paintings, drawings and watercolors by these three artists who epitomize this movement. Collectively, the three painters traveled extensively throughout northern New York State, New England and out west to record the scenery. In 1871, Moran joined a team of geological surveyors that traveled to Yellowstone and later to the Grand Canyon. The large-scale works produced by him upon his return from these trips played an important role in the establishment of our National Parks.

This exhibit aims to show the important role of Picasso's work on the development of American art in the last century. The influence of his cubist style and sometimes neo surrealist elements can be found in the works of American painters such as, Max Weber, Stuart Davis, Willem de Kooning, Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, Roy Litchtenstein and Jasper Johns, all of whom are represented in the exhibit.

Don't miss the first major exhibition in the New York area of masterpieces by
the exemplary genius of blown glass, Dale Chihuly. In this dramatic exhibit,
Chihuly has placed over one thousand of his intricate creations amidst the
beautiful nature settings that are found throughout the sprawling gardens. The
colorful and playful objects of handblown glass come in all shapes and sizes
ranging from small sculptures that float serenely in reflecting ponds to others
that extend fifteen to thirty feet above the ground. One 15' by 15', 4,600-pound work is the artist's vivid interpretation of the sun. The minute details, immensity of proportions and vast spectrum of colors achieved by Dale Chihuly make his creations unlike any other example of blown glass you may have seen.

DANCE

City Center's 2006 fall dance season brings to us an exciting array of some of the world's most renowned dance troupes in a series of works that range from the very traditional to the very modern. Choose from:

ABT, America's most renowned ballet company performs at City Center during its off season. This provides a wonderful chance to catch brilliant and up-close performances in an intimate theater. The City Center stage lends itself to this repertoire of shorts and is an excellent venue in which to
introduce young audiences to the graceful art of ballet. This season's roster includes Jerome Robbins' Afternoon of the Faun with music by Paul Debussy, Fancy Free featuring music by Leonard Bernstein, the premiere of Sinatra Suite
choreographed by Twyla Tharp, Sympanie Concertante, an exquisite example of classical footwork in typical Balanchine style performed to Mozart's Sinfonia for violin and viola, and Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes choreographed by Mark Morris. Mark Morris whose work was included in this season's mostly Mozart program at Lincoln Center continues to grow in popularity. His whimsical choreography and the piano etudes by Virgil Thomas are the foundation for this performance. For a complete schedule of performances and ticket information call Citytix at 212-581-1212 or visit their web site, www.citycenter.org.

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