The image is a clipping from a newspaper article titled "From Hors D'Oeuvres to Drawings: Art: Diverse Exhibitions in Boston" written by Charles Giuliano. The article discusses various art exhibitions in the Boston area, highlighting the diversity and uniqueness of the shows.

Key points from the article:

1. Smart Ducky Show:

   • The article mentions the Smart Ducky show, which was a one-night exhibition of drawings by Hans Richter at the Busch Reisinger Museum in Cambridge.
   • The Smart Duckys are two artists, Barry Hale and Marty Mull, who hosted an event where they prepared hors d'oeuvres named after various artists like Picasso, Bridget Riley, and Joseph Alber.
   • The event was titled "Umbrellas of Fitchburg or Mats Oui Serve Vous," and involved the artists dressed as chefs, engaging in a performance art piece where they tossed a football and prepared unique hors d'oeuvres.

2. Hans Richter Exhibition:

   • The main focus is on the exhibition of drawings by Hans Richter, a founding member of the Dada movement, who flourished in Switzerland between the World Wars.
   • The drawings are described as strong and bold, presented in an economical line, and deal with serious topics but in a humorous visual manner.
   • The works are compared to those of George Grosz, Otto Dix, and Egon Schiele, and are noted for their satirical and anti-war sentiments.

3. Event Details:

   • The Smart Ducky event included various hors d'oeuvres such as "Picassos" made of salami, "Bridget Rileys" made of cheese and crackers, and "Joseph Alber" made of cheese and dyes.
   • The guests laughed and discussed their favorite artists while enjoying the hors d'oeuvres.
   • The event also involved performance elements, such as kicking a football through a paper banner.

The article emphasizes the eclectic and engaging nature of the art exhibitions in Boston, highlighting both the culinary and artistic aspects of the events.

The image is a newspaper clipping from an article titled "From Hors D'Oeuvres to Drawings: Art: Diverse Exhibitions in Boston" by Charles Giuliano. The article discusses various art exhibitions happening in Boston, focusing on two particular shows: one featuring works by "The Smart Ducks" and another by Hans Richter.

1. The Smart Ducks Exhibition:

   • Artists: Marty Mull and Todd McKie, who are described as talented Boston artists.
   • Event: They prepared a one-night function in a room at the Townhouse on Beacon Street. The event included a football game with the artists dressed as chefs and wearing high, gauze hats.
   • Snacks: The art-snacks were creatively themed around famous artists, with each tray containing cheese and crackers, and a specific hors d'oeuvre named after an artist such as Matisse, Picasso, and others. For example, a cheese dish was named after Brancusi.
   • Title: The show was titled "Umbrellas of Fitchburg or Mais Oui Serve Vous," a title that was not immediately clear to visitors.

2. Hans Richter Exhibition:

   • Exhibition: The drawings by Hans Richter are displayed at the Busch Reisinger Museum in Cambridge.
   • Artist Background: Richter was a founding member of the Dada movement and a Swiss-German artist who lived through World War I.
   • Works: The drawings are noted for their economic lines and political themes, predating the works of artists like George Grosz and Otto Dix by several years.
   • Selection: The works were selected by Fogg Director and Daniel Robbins, representing Richter's anti-war sentiments.

The article highlights the diversity of the art scene in Boston, featuring both specialized and larger exhibitions, and provides a glimpse into the creativity and effort put into the events.

The image is a newspaper clipping titled "From Hors D'Oeuvres to Drawings: Art: Diverse Exhibitions in Boston" by Charles Giuliano. The article discusses two distinct art exhibitions in Boston.

1. Smart Ducks Exhibition:

   • Description: The Smart Ducks show, hosted by Marty Mull and Todd McKie, was a one-night event. It featured a function room setup where attendees could sample hors d'oeuvres, including various cheeses and crackers, paired with famous artists' names under each tray.
   • Artists Featured: The list included Matisse, Picasso, Bridget Riley, Kenneth Noland, Pollack, Brancusi, Larry Poons, and Joseph Albers.
   • Event Details: The artists explained that the creamy cheese served was a metaphor for their art, suggesting that the basic ingredient of their creations could be taken and frozen. The event was noted for its fun and quirky atmosphere, with guests enjoying the art-snack combination.

2. Drawings by Hans Richter Exhibition:

   • Location: This exhibition was held at the Busch Reisinger Museum in Cambridge.
   • Art Style: The drawings are described as strong and bold, presented in an economic-line style, dealing with political themes in loose visual terms. The works are noted for their series variations and the historical context, predating early works by artists such as Giorgio de Chirico and Otto Dix.
   • Historical Significance: Richter’s works were significant during World War I, reflecting his anti-war sentiments and are noted for their unique style, which predate the works of contemporary artists like Grosz and Dix by several years.

The article humorously describes the interactions and reactions of guests at both events, highlighting the diverse and engaging nature of the art exhibitions in Boston.

From Hors D'Oeuvres to Drawings

Art: Diverse Exhibitions in Boston

By CHARLES GIULIANO

Diversity is the apt word for exhibitions now on view in the Boston area. There is a glut of worthy exhibitions but the larger-scaled shows do not suffer for attention.

Two more esoteric but worthy exhibitions cater to specialized tastes. The Smart Duckys show proved to be a one-nighter, but the exhibition of drawings by Hans Richter is still on view at the Busch Reisinger Museum in Cambridge.

THE SMART DUCKYS

are two, talented Boston artists Marty Mull and Todd McKie. They were offered use of a function room at the Townhouse on Beacon street and they literally cooked up a spectacular event.

The Smart Duckys show was titled, "Umbrellas of Fitchburg or Mais Oui Serve Vous," a puzzling title that offered no clue as to what one would find.

Entering the function room, the Smart Duckys were warming-up tossing about a football. The two artists were dressed in chef's suits and sported high, gauze hats.

ON A LONG TABLE

was an array of silver trays. Each tray sported unique hors d'oeuvres. Under each tray was a name-tag designating famous artists: Matisse, Picasso, Bridget Riley, Kenneth Noland, Pollack, Brancusi, Larry Poons, Joseph Albers and others.

"The basic ingredient is cream cheese," the artists explained, "because cream cheese will take vegetable dye and you can freeze it."

They explained that two weeks went into the preparation of the art-snacks. Matisse was several mini-pickles forming a figure on a slice of cheese.

Albers was several squares of cheese and cracker, neatly nested on top of each other. Bridget Riley was an op-swirl of cheese. Pollack was a spatter of dyes on rye crisp, and so on.

THE GUESTS

or viewers laughed merrily as they digested their favorite artists. Picasso went fast, but caused heart-burn.

Then Marty Mull kicked a football through a paper banner and then the Magic Midget Band played for dancing. Ars gratia artis.

Hans Richter, who now lives in Locust, was a founding member of the Dada artists who flourished in Switzerland and Germany in the period just before and after the First World War.

The works on view at Busch Reisinger were selected by Fogg Director and Daniel Robbins. They represent a body of works on paper produced by Richter, expressing his anti-war sentiments. Richter had been discharged from the German Army in 1914 and resided in Switzerland.

THE DRAWINGS

are strong and bold, presented in economical line. They deal with political specifics but in loose, visual terms. The works are presented in series with slight variations from work to work.

The style quickly evokes comparison to superior contemporary draftsmen: George Grosz, Otto Dix, Schad and others. As Mr. Robbins pointed out, however, the Richter drawings predate the earliest Grosz and Dix by several years. This makes a strong historical point and provides added interest to these works executed from 1914-1918. It is a highly special show but well worth the attention of serious students of Expressionism.

The image is a newspaper clipping of an article titled "Art: Diverse Exhibitions in Boston" written by Charles Giuliano. The article discusses several art exhibitions currently on display in the Boston area.

Key Exhibitions Highlighted:

1. The Smart Ducky at the Busch Reisinger Museum (Cambridge):

   • This exhibition features works by two Boston artists, Marty Mull and Tedd McKie.
   • The artists used a function room at the Townsend House on Beacon Street to prepare their display.
   • The show is titled “Umbrellas of Fischburg or Mais Oui Serve Vous,” and it creatively uses an array of silver trays each sporting unique hors d'oeuvres.
   • Each tray is labeled with the names of famous artists such as Matisse, Picasso, Bridget Riley, and others.
   • The basic ingredient of the hors d'oeuvres is cream cheese, dyed and frozen to resemble various vegetables.

2. Drawings by Hans Richter at the Busch Reisinger Museum:

   • The exhibition showcases drawings by Hans Richter, a significant figure in the Dada art movement who lived in Switzerland between the World Wars.
   • The works on display were chosen by the museum’s director and Daniel Robbins.
   • Richter's anti-war sentiments are evident in these works, which were produced during his time in the German Army in 1914 and later in Switzerland.
   • The drawings vary in style and technique, reflecting Richter's evolution as an artist and including works from the early 20th century.
   • The collection includes pieces by other artists like George Grosz, Otto Dix, and Egon Schiele.

Additional Exhibitions Mentioned:

• Several smaller exhibitions featuring works by Bridget Riley, Kenneth Noland, Pollack, Brancusi, and others are noted but deemed less significant compared to the two major exhibitions detailed above.

Tone and Observations:

• The article emphasizes the diversity and creativity of the exhibitions.
• The author finds the Smart Ducky exhibition particularly whimsical and engaging, while the Richter drawings are seen as historically significant and compelling.

The image is a newspaper clipping from an article titled "From Hors D'Oeuvres to Drawings: Art: Diverse Exhibitions in Boston" by Charles Giuliano. The article discusses various art exhibitions in Boston, focusing on two specific shows.

1. Smart Duckies Exhibition:

   • Artists: Marty Mull and Todd McKie.
   • Location: A function room at the Townhouse on Beacon Street.
   • Event: The artists created hors d'oeuvres in the style of famous artists like Matisse, Picasso, Bridget Riley, Kenneth Noland, Pollack, Brancusi, Larry Poons, and Joseph Albers.
   • Details: The event involved warming up with a football and dressing in chefs' suits and gauze hats. Each tray of hors d'oeuvres was labeled with the name of a famous artist. The "Umbrellas of Fitchburg or Mais Oui Servez Vous" was the title of the show, which played on a puzzle theme.

2. Hans Richter Drawings Exhibition:

   • Location: Busch Reisinger Museum in Cambridge.
   • Details: The exhibition features drawings by Hans Richter, an artist who lived in Connecticut and was a founding member of the Dada movement in Switzerland. Richter had been discharged from the German Army in 1914 and settled in Switzerland.
   • Content: The drawings are bold and strong, with economic lines, dealing with political specifics but in loose, visual terms. They are presented in series with slight variations from work to work.
   • Historical Context: The style of Richter's drawings predates the earliest works of Grosz and Dix by several years, making the show historically significant.

The article also describes the reactions of viewers, who enjoyed the playful and artistic presentation of the Smart Duckies exhibition, and highlights the significance of Richter's works in the context of early 20th-century art movements.

This image is of a newspaper clipping with the heading "From Hors D'Oeuvres to Drawings" and the title "Art: Diverse Exhibitions in Boston." The article is written by Charles Giuliano and appears to discuss various art exhibitions in the Boston area, highlighting the diversity of shows available and mentioning specific events and artists.

The text refers to exhibitions by Hans Richter and mentions an event where artists Marty Tall and Todd McKie were offered use of a function room at the Townsend House on Beacon Street. There are references to specific art pieces, such as Brancusi's work being likened humorously to a cocktail wiener and Bridget Riley's work being compared to a swirl of cheese.

The article continues to describe a "Smart Ducky show" that included pieces titled "Umbrellas of Fitchburg or Mais Oui Serve Vous," and provides details about the style of the drawings presented in exhibitions, noting them as strong and bold. There's also mention of historical artworks by German artists like Otto Dix and Egon Schiele, and World War I is referenced in the context of the art presented.

The newspaper clipping is somewhat yellowed and aged, with frayed edges, indicating that it is from an older print publication. A section of the text on the right-hand side is cut off, obscuring the end of some sentences. The text provides a cultural snapshot of the art scene in Boston at the time the article was published.

The image shows a scanned page from a newspaper or magazine article titled "Art: Diverse Exhibitions in Boston" by Charles Giuliano. The article discusses various art exhibitions taking place in the Boston area, highlighting the diversity and range of artistic events available to viewers.

Key Details from the Article:

1. Overview of Exhibitions:

   • The article emphasizes the diversity of exhibitions in Boston, noting that while there are many large-scale shows, smaller, more specialized exhibitions cater to specific tastes.
   • It mentions two notable exhibitions: "The Smart Duckys" and "Drawings by Hans Richter" at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge.

2. The Smart Duckys:

   • Artists: Marty Mull and Todd McKie, described as "talented Boston artists."
   • Location: A function room at the Townhouse on Beacon Street.
   • Event: A playful and humorous exhibition where the artists cooked and served food, creating a "spectacular event."
   • Title: The exhibition was titled "Umbrellas of Fitchburg or Mais Tu Serve Vous," which is noted as puzzling and offering no clear clue to its theme.
   • Setup: The artists wore football attire (two suits and chef’s hats) and served food, including a unique array of hors d'oeuvres on silver trays. Each tray featured a name-tag designating famous artists such as Picasso, Bridget Riley, Ken-neth Noland, Pollack, Joseph Albers, Larry Poons, and others.
   • Food: The "basic ingredient" was cream cheese, which the artists explained would "take vegetable dye and you can freeze it." They also prepared mini-pickel snacks.

3. Drawings by Hans Richter:

   • Artist: Hans Richter, a founding member of the Dada artist group who flourished in Switzerland between the World Wars.
   • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge.
   • Exhibition Content: The exhibition featured drawings selected by Fogg Director Daniel Robbins. These works represent an anti-war sentiment produced by Richter while he was discharged from the German Army in 1914 and residing in Switzerland.
   • Style: The drawings are described as strong and bold, presented in economic lines dealing with political specifics but expressed in loose, visual terms. They are presented in series with slight variations from work to work.
   • Historical Context: The style is compared to superior contemporary draftsmen such as George Grosz, Otto Dix, Egon Schiele, and others. The article notes that Richter’s earliest drawings predate several historical points, making these works historically significant and providing added interest to viewers.

4. Visitor Reaction:

   • The article mentions that guests or viewers laughed at the artists’ antics. Picasso reportedly went "fast" but caused a "heart-burn."
   • Marty Mull reportedly kicked a banner and then played the Magic Midget Band theme for the Dandy Band after an art show.

5. Visual Elements:

   • The page has a slightly aged, yellowed appearance, suggesting it is a historical document. The text is clear and formatted in a typical newspaper style, with headings and subheadings to organize the content.

Summary:

The image depicts a newspaper article that provides a lively and detailed account of two distinct art exhibitions in Boston: "The Smart Duckys" and "Drawings by Hans Richter." The article highlights the creativity, humor, and historical significance of these exhibitions, offering readers insight into the diverse art scene of the time. The tone is descriptive and engaging, capturing the spirit of the events and the artists involved.

The image is a page from a newspaper article titled "From Hors D'Oeuvres to Drawings: Art: Diverse Exhibitions in Boston" by Charles Giuliano. The article discusses various art exhibitions in Boston, focusing on two notable shows: "The Smart Ducky Show" and an exhibition of drawings by Hans Richter at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The Smart Ducky Show is described as a whimsical culinary performance by artists Marty Mull and Todd McKie, featuring a variety of art-infused dishes. The drawing exhibition is praised for its historical significance, showcasing works from artists like Picasso, Braque, and others, with a particular emphasis on the works of Richter and Dix. The article also mentions other exhibitions, including a show of hors d'oeuvres by various artists and a football game attended by the artists.

The image is a newspaper clipping with a headline that reads "Art: Diverse Exhibitions in Boston." The article is written by Charles Giuliano and focuses on various art exhibitions in Boston. The text is organized into several paragraphs, each discussing different exhibitions and artists.

The first paragraph highlights the diversity of exhibitions in Boston, mentioning a variety of art forms and artists. It notes that while there are many exhibitions, some of the larger shows may overshadow smaller, yet equally worthy, exhibitions.

The second paragraph discusses two specific exhibitions: the Smart Ducky show and the Hans Richter exhibition at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The Smart Ducky show is described as a whimsical event featuring two Boston artists, Marty Mull and Todd McKie, who used a function room to create an interactive and humorous display involving umbrellas and a puzzle. The Hans Richter exhibition showcases the works of a Dada artist who lived through World Wars and whose art reflects his anti-war sentiments.

The third paragraph elaborates on the Smart Ducky show, detailing the setup and the artists' approach to creating a fun and engaging experience for visitors. It mentions the use of a long table with silver trays containing hors d'oeuvres, each labeled with the name of a famous artist.

The fourth paragraph focuses on the drawings exhibited, praising their strong and bold style. It compares these works to those of superior contemporary artists like Grosz, Dix, Schiele, and others, highlighting their historical significance and the interest they generate.

The article concludes with a description of the hors d'oeuvres, explaining the creative process behind them and the artists' use of cream cheese as a base ingredient, which allowed for the creation of vegetable-dyed cheese and the formation of small figures on toast.