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"The Bathers," left, is among the paintings by Cezanne being displayed with works by modern artists at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.



On February 21, Lynn and I saw "Cezanne and Beyond," an ingenious new exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It is a major exhibition of more than 150 works. One third are by Cezanne and the rest by 18 artists, including Matisse, Picasso, Johns and Jeff Wall - each of whom Cezanne exerted a profound influence. The show, which will not travel, continues through May 17, 2009.

Paul Cezanne (b. Jan. 19, 1839, Aix-en-Provence, Fr.--d. Oct. 22, 1906, Aix-en-Provence): French painter, one of the greatest of the Postimpressionists, whose works and ideas were influential in the aesthetic development of many 20th-century artists and art movements, especially Cubism. Cézanne's art, misunderstood and discredited by the public during most of his life, grew out of Impressionism and eventually challenged all the conventional values of painting in the 19th century through its insistence on personal expression and on the integrity of the painting itself. He has been called the father of modern painting.

NOTE: The museum parking garage is now open and members receive a 20% discount. For more information go to their website.

Don't miss this great exhibition!

::Shelley

Labels: Cezanne, Exhibition, Philadelphia Museum of Art

On September 7, 2007, my wife, Lynn, and I visited the new Perelman Building, across the street from the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It is a beautifully restored Art Deco building, including the elevator -- all original hardware. The inside of the building is breathtaking. We saw some of the Museum's collections, including costume, photographs, and modern and contemporary design. Also, we visited the cafe and Museum shop.

Put the Perelman Building on your must see list.



::Shelley

Labels: Perelman Building, Philadelphia Museum of Art