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Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner & Abstract Expressionism

August 24th, 2023 · Comments Off on Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner & Abstract Expressionism · Art Room, City Library, Culturally Curious Art Series, Events, Main Branch, Virtual Programs

Jackson Pollock is the famous originator of the drip and splatter paintings that came to epitomize Abstract Expressionism at the middle of the twentieth century.

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Seaside Escapes: The Art and Architecture of the New England Coast

July 20th, 2023 · Comments Off on Seaside Escapes: The Art and Architecture of the New England Coast · Art Room, Culturally Curious Art Series, Events, Main Branch, Virtual Programs

From artist colonies to robber baron “summer cottages,” the New England shoreline has inspired countless creative works.

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Norman Rockwell on Art

June 22nd, 2023 · Comments Off on Norman Rockwell on Art · Art Room, City Library, Culturally Curious Art Series, Events, Main Branch, Virtual Programs

“America’s favorite illustrator” is best known for his relatable scenes of modern American life with subjects selected for their broad appeal: families, holiday celebrations and young love.

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George Tooker: Modern Life and Magical Realism

June 1st, 2023 · Comments Off on George Tooker: Modern Life and Magical Realism · Art Room, City Library, Culturally Curious Art Series, Events, Main Branch, Virtual Programs

George Tooker often depicted the tensions of modern life and inhuman bureaucracies.

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Revolutionary Design: Modern Architecture in New England

April 27th, 2023 · Comments Off on Revolutionary Design: Modern Architecture in New England · Art Room, City Library, Events, Main Branch, Virtual Programs

New England is known for its history and its traditions, but it is also home to some daring and inventive modern designs from some of the world’s leading architects.

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Marc Chagall: Joy, Color & a Celebration of Jewish Culture

March 20th, 2023 · Comments Off on Marc Chagall: Joy, Color & a Celebration of Jewish Culture · Art Room, City Library, Culturally Curious Art Series, Events, Main Branch, Virtual Programs

Marc Chagall’s colorful, abstracted paintings integrate a variety of elements from the modernist movements of the early twentieth century.

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Secret Stories Behind the World’s Most Iconic Paintings

July 14th, 2022 · Comments Off on Secret Stories Behind the World’s Most Iconic Paintings · Art Room, Books, City Library, Events, Main Branch, Virtual Programs

This program delves into several iconic art works and shares the secret stories behind their creation and reception.

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The Art of the Scandal: Thefts, Vandals & Forgeries

June 16th, 2022 · 2 Comments · Art Room, Books, City Library, Events, Main Branch, Virtual Programs

This program explores some of the most brazen criminal acts in the art world and features works by artists including da Vinci, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

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