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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1968-1970

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine, specifically an article titled "Cambridge Assn. To Mark 25th Year" written by Edgar Driscoll, Jr. The article is from the Boston Globe, dated April 1969.

The article discusses the Cambridge Art Association, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary with its biggest and best exhibition to date. The exhibition features works from 20 artists and will be held at the association's headquarters gallery in the Abbot House on Cambridge Street. The exhibition is set to open on April 27, with guests invited from 3 to 7 p.m., and will run through May 25.

The article also mentions an upcoming exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, featuring works by 20th-century artists such as Kandinsky, Klee, and others. The exhibition is described as a significant event, showcasing a variety of artistic styles and mediums, including paintings, drawings, and prints. The article highlights the importance of the exhibition and the contributions of the featured artists to the art world.

Overall, the article celebrates the milestone of the Cambridge Art Association and provides details about notable art exhibitions in the area.

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The image is a page from a newspaper clipping titled "Art Notes: Cambridge Assn. To Mark 25th Year," written by Edgar Briscoll Jr. and dated 8 April 1969. The article discusses the milestone 25th anniversary of the Cambridge Art Association.

Key points of the article include:

  1. History and Significance:

    • The Cambridge Art Association, one of the oldest and largest art associations in the Boston area, is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
    • The association has consistently showcased prominent artists and their works.
  2. Anniversary Show:

    • The anniversary exhibition will feature 28 artists, including Kandinsky, Mondrian, Malevich, Lissitzky, Oskar Schlemmer, Paul Klee, and others.
    • The exhibition will be held at the Bussey Museum, Harvard University, from Sunday to May 25, with opening hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and extended hours on Saturdays until 8 p.m.
  3. Exhibition Details:

    • The show is designed to complement the early 20th-century modern art collection at the Bussey Museum.
    • The exhibition includes works by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, a founder of the German Expressionist movement, and other significant artists.
  4. Artist Highlight:

    • The article highlights the works of Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, specifically his graphic works, which include woodcuts and lithographs.
    • Kirchner's works are noted for their "raw, primitive energy" and are considered influential in the German Expressionist movement.
  5. Location and Venues:

    • The exhibition is part of a larger show that will travel to the Fine Arts Museum in San Francisco and the Groppper Art Gallery in Massachusetts.

The article emphasizes the significance of the Cambridge Art Association's contributions to the art world and the importance of the anniversary exhibition in showcasing a variety of influential artists and their works.

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The image is a page from a newspaper article titled "Cambridge Assn. To Mark 25th Year," written by Edgar Driscoll Jr. and published in the Boston Globe on April 8, 1969.

The article details a special exhibition marking the 25th anniversary of the Cambridge Art Association. The event celebrates the group's history and includes a showcase of prominent artists, many of whom have been with the group for several years. The exhibition features works by various notable artists such as Kandinsky, Mondrian, Malevich, Lissitzky, and others, including some of the group's own members like Paul Klee, Oskar Schlemmer, and Paul Nash.

The article mentions that the exhibition will be held at the Busch Museum of Natural History, Harvard University, and will be open to the public from 5:00 p.m. on the following Sunday through May 23 at 23 Garden St. The event aims to highlight the group's historical contributions and the evolution of modern art.

Additionally, the article notes that the exhibition will include works by German Expressionist artists and will feature graphic works by Emil Nolde. The show will also include a section dedicated to the works of the artist Heckel, who is noted for his mystical and poetic lithographs and woodcuts.

The article provides a glimpse into the rich history and artistic legacy of the Cambridge Art Association and its ongoing efforts to celebrate and preserve art.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping titled "Art Notes: Cambridge Assn. To Mark 25th Year" by Edgar Driscoll Jr. The article discusses the Cambridge Art Association, which is preparing to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The association, one of the oldest in the country, has a membership of around 1,000 and has been holding annual shows since its inception.

The 25th anniversary show, featuring 26 artists, will open on Sunday, April 28, at 3 p.m. and will be on display at the Buswell Building through May 23. The artists whose work is being showcased include notable figures such as Kandinsky, Mondrian, and Malevich, among others. Additionally, the article mentions the Busch-Reisinger Museum's exhibition of 20th-century German expressionist graphic art, which complements the Cambridge Art Association's show.

The clipping also includes a handwritten note in red ink, possibly a date: "Monday, April 28, 1969." The article provides details about the artists and the significance of the works being displayed, highlighting the historical and cultural importance of the event.

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The image displays a newspaper clipping from the Boston Post, dated April 16, 1969. The article, titled "Art Notes: Cambridge Assn. To Mark 25th Year," is written by Edgar Driscoll Jr.

Summary of the Article:

Celebration of the Cambridge Art Association:
The Cambridge Art Association, known for being one of the most prominent and active art groups in the area, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a month-long series of events.

Historical Background:
The association began with a group of 29 artists, including notable figures such as:

  • Karl Zerbe
  • Reed Champion
  • Kahlil Gibran
  • Arthur Polonsky
  • Joyce Reopel
  • Mel Zabarsky

These artists exhibited their work in a dark basement on Brattle Street during the later days of World War II and the early post-war period. Today, the association has over 200 members and exhibits around 1,200 artworks annually.

Anniversary Exhibitions:
The anniversary celebrations will start the following Monday and run through May 23, showcasing exhibitions in two galleries:

  1. Middlesex Gallery at 59 Thorndike Street - This gallery will host guest exhibitions from 5:30 p.m.
  2. Lotus Gallery at 29 Garden Street - This gallery will feature members' exhibits.

Public Events:
The public is invited to attend the opening at the Buchnell Gallery at Boston University on April 20th, showcasing an exhibition of 20th-century cubism, including works by artists like Picasso and Braque.

Special Exhibitions:

  • Early Experiments in Abstract Art (1910-1945): This exhibit will feature works by influential early abstract artists from the Bauhaus and the Blue Four, including Feininger, Jawlensky, Kandinsky, and Klee. It will be shown at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

  • German Expressionist Graphics: The exhibition will display works by various German Expressionist artists, curated by Herschel Chipp from the University of California. This will include works by Heckel and Kirchner.

The article emphasizes the importance of these exhibitions in showcasing significant artistic movements and the evolution of modern art. It also notes that some works, such as those by Kirchner, have not been displayed in the Boston area before. Additionally, it mentions the historical context and the influence of these artists on the development of modern art.

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The image is a newspaper clipping titled "Art Notes: Cambridge Assn. To Mark 25th Year," written by Edgar Briscoll Jr. The article is dated April 8, 1969, and discusses the Cambridge Art Association's 25th anniversary exhibition.

Key points of the article include:

  1. Event Overview:

    • The Cambridge Art Association, one of the oldest art groups in the Boston area, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a milestone exhibition.
    • The show features prominent artists, some of whom have been with the group since its inception.
  2. Exhibition Details:

    • The exhibition will open next Sunday at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University.
    • It will run through May 23 and will include works by 26 artists.
    • The exhibition is designed to complement the Bauhaus centennial celebration, focusing on the early experiments in abstract art and design.
  3. Artists and Works:

    • The article highlights several artists, including Kandinsky, Mondrian, Malevich, and others such as Oskar Schlemmer, Paul Klee, and Wassily Kandinsky.
    • It mentions a significant showing of works by the German Expressionist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, including the graphic series "Die Brucke."
    • Kirchner's works are noted for their woodcuts, lithographs, and etchings, which are considered mystical and poetic.
  4. Historical Context:

    • The article notes that Kirchner's works were confiscated by the Nazis, who considered them "degenerate" art, and were destroyed during World War II.
    • The exhibition includes some of Kirchner's works that survived, including prints from his later years.
  5. Location and Access:

    • The exhibition is open to the public and is located at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University.

The article emphasizes the historical significance and the artistic contributions of the Bauhaus movement and its influence on modern art.

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This is an image of an open book, with the left side displaying whitespace and the right side containing a newspaper clipping. The newspaper clipping is from the "Boston Globe," dated April 1967, and has the headline "Art Notes - Cambridge Assn. To Mark 25th Year" by Edgar Driscoll Jr. It appears to be an article about the Cambridge Art Association marking its 25th year with an event or exhibition that involves various artists and showcases significant work. The text is too small to read most of the details, but some names and words are noticeable. The article gives context about the history and activities of the association in the related art scene. The clipping is centered on the page, affixed with what appears to be tape at the top, and we can partially see the blank reverse side of the newspaper clipping protruding at the top. The book lies on a flat surface, and the photograph has been taken from a perspective looking directly down onto the page.

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The image shows an open book displaying a page from a publication titled "Art Notes". The page is dated Boston Globe, 5 April 1967 and is authored by Edgar Driscoll Jr., with the byline "RLE WOLFE". The headline of the article is "Cambridge Assn. To Mark 25th Year", indicating that the piece discusses the 25th anniversary of the Cambridge Art Association.

Key Details from the Page:

  1. Content Overview:

    • The article highlights the 25th anniversary of the Cambridge Art Association, one of the oldest art institutions in the region.
    • It mentions that the association will host a special event to celebrate its milestone, including an invitation-only exhibition of prominent artists.
    • The association was founded in 1942 as a small group of 20 artists and has grown to include 26 members, with a focus on abstract art.
  2. Exhibition Details:

    • The anniversary exhibition will open to the public on Sunday from 5–7 P.M. and will remain on view through May 23 at the Gardner Gallery.
    • The exhibition is described as a handsome display of works by the association's members and guests.
  3. Historical Context:

    • The association originated from a small group of artists who gathered at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts in 1942, during World War II.
    • The group was influenced by the Bauhaus, a famous German school of design founded by Walter Gropius in 1919.
    • The article also references the Deutscher Expressionist Group, an old-school group of artists that included prominent figures such as Max Beckmann, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, and Otto Dix.
  4. Visual Elements:

    • The page features a clean, classic layout typical of newspaper or magazine articles from the 1960s.
    • The text is typeset in a serif font, and the headline is bold and prominent.
    • The top of the page includes a header with the publication name ("Art Notes") and the date ("Boston Globe, 5 April 1967").
  5. Additional Notes:

    • On the left margin, there is handwritten text that reads "PLEASE POST", suggesting this might be a proof or draft version of the article.
    • There is also a note indicating "Program is subject to change", which is typical for event announcements.

Summary:

The image depicts a page from a 1967 newspaper or magazine article announcing the 25th anniversary of the Cambridge Art Association. The article provides details about the association's history, its growth, and an upcoming exhibition celebrating its milestone. The layout and design reflect the style of mid-20th-century print media.

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The image shows a book open to a page with a newspaper clipping. The clipping has the title "Art Notes" and "Cambridge Assn. To Mark 25th Year" and is dated April 5, 1969. The clipping discusses the 25th anniversary of the Cambridge Art Association and mentions a special exhibition to celebrate the occasion. The exhibition will feature works by prominent artists, including Mondrian, Malevitch, Klee, Gabo, Feininger, Kandinsky, Josef Albers, Vasarely, and others. The clipping also mentions that the exhibition will be open to the public from May 20, 1969, and will include a preview for members and guests from May 5-7, 1969.

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The image shows an open book with a clipping of a newspaper article inserted into the page. The clipping is placed on the left side of the book, which is opened to a blank page. The clipping is a rectangular piece of paper with text printed on it. The text is written in black ink and appears to be a news article. The clipping is folded in half, with the top half folded over the bottom half. The book is bound with a green cover and has a white page inside.