This series discusses art historical topics through the lens of today’s social media and pop culture trends. Have selfies replaced Self-Portraits? Are food pictures modern day Still Lifes? What on earth is a meme?! This series takes a humorous and contemporary approach to art history and connects the past with the present. We will discuss […]
Read more "#ArtHistoryTrending"My deepest gratitude to all the incredible guests who attended Session 1 of “From Muse to Master” in Mount Dora, FL last week. Between lunch and dinner presentations we had over 80 guests come together to celebrate a few of the rock star women artists of the Renaissance and the Baroque period. Session 2 (Impressionists […]
Read more "Thank You, Mount Dora!"One thing I love about Impressionism is how rebellious it was in its own time. In 2018, it may be difficult to see the serenity of Monet’s waterlilies or connect with the maternal feelings of Cassatt’s portraits and think, “How rebellious!” However, in the late 1800’s, academics, the Salon, and art critics rejected the Impressionists […]
Read more "Impressionistic Rebellion"This is the fourth and final piece I created for the 3rd Annual Puppet Art Show that I have featured on this blog many times. The event was quite a few years ago here in Orlando and the artwork on display was incredible. Of course, I went with a Muppet theme, but in this case, […]
Read more "Sam the Eagle"My three-part lecture series celebrating women artists debuts in Mount Dora, FL this week. Hosted by 1921 by Norman Van Aken and presented by Modernism Museum Mount Dora, this lecture will be offered as part of a very special “Dine & Learn” opportunity that includes a three-course meal. Art is not a true reflection of […]
Read more "“From Muse to Master” in Mount Dora, FL"I am pleased to announce that I am partnering with the Rollins College Center for Lifelong Learning! I was scheduled to offer classes this past fall, but the majority of classes were cancelled when the school lost its lease on the Lawrence building. Thankfully, they were able to reschedule for this spring. I am offering […]
Read more "Rollins Center for Lifelong Learning"HAPPY NEW YEAR! Hello friends and welcome to a brand new year of The Wandering Art Historian! I have my work cut out for me as I’ll be taking my own motto – “Have lecture, will travel!” – to a whole new level. This week I’ll be announcing a bunch of new lectures and events, […]
Read more "“From Muse to Master” in Mount Dora, FL!"I am so very pleased to announce a brand new, three-part lecture series coming to SoBo Gallery March 2018 – Modern Art Madness! Inspired in part by the upcoming exhibition at The Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, FL – Dali/Duchamp – this series will look at the real meanings behind some of Modern Art’s most […]
Read more "Modern Art Madness!"The 2018 Golden Globe nominations were announced yesterday and “Loving Vincent” was nominated for Best Animated Film! I was fortunate enough to see this film twice in the theaters and I will purchase the film when it is released on Blu-Ray in January. It is a film that can change your life – if you […]
Read more "“Loving Vincent” at the Golden Globes"Thank you to Every Nook & Cranny and to The Cellar Door for organizing a night of wine and art! This time of year, we are bombarded with sales, coupons, discounts, emails, commercials and fliers encouraging us to shop, shop, shop. I even saw one commercial that blatantly said, “We turn feelings into jewelry.” I […]
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