Modern Art’s Origin Story

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THANK YOU!

I am so grateful to everyone who attended Saturday’s lecture at SoBo Gallery, hosted by the Winter Garden Art Association.  It was the first session in my new series – “Modern Art Madness!” – and was titled “Modern Art: Why Should I Like It?”  I had a marvelous time discussing Modern Art’s origin story and the infamous “-isms” with all of you.  The best part is that you don’t have to like Modern Art to be able to appreciate it.

Session 2 is this Saturday, March 17th (St Patrick’s Day!), so wear your green, bring your shamrocks and meet me at SoBo Gallery for “Marcel Duchamp: Father of Modern Art.”  We will be exploring the spirit of Dada and partaking in an exciting activity!

“Marcel Duchamp: Father of Modern Art”

  • Saturday, March 17th at 12:00pm and hosted by the Winter Garden Art Association.
  • This lecture is presented at SoBo Gallery, located at 127 S. Boyd Street, Winter Garden, FL.
  • Tickets are $15, $10 for WGAA members.
  • For more information, please call 407-347-7996 or visit… http://wgart.org/events/lecture-modern-art-madness-part-2/

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I am writer and artist with a degree in art history who loves to talk to people about art. I have spent the last seven years building up The Wandering Art Historian “brand” as a way to connect with people who want to learn more about art. I give lectures and presentations and teach classes and host book club discussions with a creative or artistic connection. I also write about local artists, events, museums, and exhibitions to promote the arts in Central Florida. In 2021, I had a creative crisis. I struggled with authenticity in the art making process. I decided to make myself vulnerable and find out what a real, genuine Adrienne H. Lee artwork would look like. The process was challenging and emotional and revelatory. I learned that if necessity is the mother of invention, then authenticity is the mother of reinvention. I reinvented myself and learned an entirely new medium. The resulting artwork surprised me, and it will surprise you, too. Some people wish for a fairytale ending. For me, the fairy tale is only the beginning.