Spanish painter Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida grew in popularity among European art circles in the late 1800s and reached a limited audience in America during the early 1900s as well (“Meadows Museum to Present Works by Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida”). Despite selling numerous works to American collectors, Sorolla’s works largely remained in those private collections … Continue reading Beach of Valencia (Playa de Valencia) at the Meadows Museum
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Remixed Van Gogh
Over the weekend, I was treated to an experience of the Immersive Van Gogh experience in Dallas, Texas. Designed by Massimiliano Siccardi and soundtracked by Luca Longobardi, the vibrant exhibit transforms 500,000 cubic feet of blank warehouse space with animated projections of Van Gogh’s art, accompanied by audio, that envelop the audience in the artist’s … Continue reading Remixed Van Gogh
The Dallas Museum of Art’s Disjointed Physical Space
The Dallas Museum of Art (DMA), established in 1903 and now located in the city’s Arts District, serves as a fairly traditional encyclopedic arts museum (“About”). DMA’s permanent collection presents a vast array of art across the globe and across time, and its temporary exhibitions also draw from international art historical influences. While the museum’s … Continue reading The Dallas Museum of Art’s Disjointed Physical Space
The Kimbell Art Museum: Inviting Yet Ambiguous
The Kimbell Art Museum, established in 1972, is located in Fort Worth, Texas’ Cultural District. Operated by the Kimbell Art Foundation, the museum grew from the personal collection of Kay Kimbell and his wife Velma, who wished to “encourage art in Fort Worth and Texas” in a “museum…of the first class.” The mission statement created … Continue reading The Kimbell Art Museum: Inviting Yet Ambiguous
Art with an Opinion 