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To receive regular e-mail updates listing currently-scheduled lectures, tours,
and other
offerings contact wendyevans@art-talks.org
Picturing America
America's art tells America's story – its ideals, optimism,
troubles and pain. John Singleton Copley’s realistic paintings,
Jackson Pollock’s abstractions, Norman Rockwell’s innocent
America, Jacob Lawrence’s images of Black American struggles,
Thomas Cole’s views of unspoiled countryside and Edward Hopper’s
lonely cities, plus other art from the earliest inhabitants onward
helps build our picture of America.
Birmingham Next
2121 Midvale St, Birmingham
Wednesday September 4
6:00-7:00 pm
Information and registration at 248
203-5270 or
https://birminghamnext.org/activities/detail/category/keynote
Thursday Evening Series free for members. Non-members $5.
Frank Gehry: Big Dreams and Big Fish
His
father, Irving Goldberg, thought son Frank was a dreamer who would
never amount to anything. Grandma Leah Caplan sat on the floor
with Frank to build imaginary houses and futuristic cities out of
wood scraps from Grandpa Caplan's hardware store. Frank Gehry’s
architecture was first noticed when he built his own house in an
LA suburb using corrugated metal and chain link fencing. He
rocketed to fame, a starchitect at age 68 with the Getty Museum in
Bilbao. We’ll trace his story, fish and all!
Farmington Art Foundation (FAF)
Meeting in the Farmington
Community Library
32737 West 12 Mile Road
Wednesday
September 11 7:30-8:30 pm
The FAF holds a
meeting from 6:45-7:15 pm. Visitors are welcome to attend Wendy's
talk.
There is no charge, but please make a contribution to FAF
when you sign in.
Art, Life, Passion: Auguste Rodin and Camille Claudel
Camille Claudel was a 19-year-old sculptor when she met the great
master Rodin. He was
captivated by her talent and strong will to become recognized as
an artist. Claudel
became Rodin's muse and his mistress. They sculpted together for
the next 10 years. The richly illustrated presentation examines
how each artist's work was influenced by the passion of their
relationship.
This will be followed by two other talks in this series
Alfred
Stieglitz and Georgia O’Keeffe (October 16
Diego Rivera and
Frida Kahlo (November 13).
We'll explore the intense passions
and stormy relationships of these couples while looking at and
discussing the magnificent art they created.
The Village Club
190 East Long Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills
Wednesday September 18
10:00-11:30 am
Registration REQUIRED by September 15.
Register at the reception desk of The Village Club or call 248
644-3450
Fee $20 for members; $30 for non members
The Power of Color in Art: Reflections in White
Artists exploit the power color has to impact us. White attracts
our eyes. It was loved by Impressionists because it reflects the
colors around it. Traditionally it symbolizes purity. It suggests
peace. Join Wendy Evans in exploring a variety of art in which
color plays a special role.
The J - Detroit,
Ageless and Active Programs
6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield
Thursday
September 19
11:00 am–noon
Open to all. Fee $10.
For information and registration contact
Rosa Chessler at rchessler@jccdet.org or
call 248 432-5418
Annie Leibovitz: Capturing Celebrity
Photographer Annie Leibovitz has produced some of the most iconic
and memorable images of the last 40 years. We'll explore a rich
variety of images from the career of this celebrated artist
including her most famous covers for Rolling Stone and several
photos from her book Women.
Farmington Hills Senior Services -
Dine and Discover Program (#CS1300-01)
Costick Center,
28600 Eleven Mile Road, Farmington Hills
Wednesday
September 25
11:30am - 1:00pm while you enjoy lunch.
Open to adults 50 and better. Fee: Residents $12,
non-residents $15
Information 248 473-1830 or on line.
Limited space. REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY 15 September
Art History Zoom Series
ZOOM
This is a continuing monthly series on Zoom. Those new to the series
must register. There is no charge as all involved are
volunteering. In June, we began a monthly chronological survey of
(mostly) Western art history with detours along the way for
specific topics or artists. Works in nearby museums will be
privileged to encourage you to see the art in person. Those
registered will be sent an email with a handout and Zoom link.
September 24 Talk 16: Art in the Byzantine Empire
If
you have not yet attended this series, contact Wendy for
information and registration at
wendyevans@art-talks.org
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