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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1976-1980

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The image shows a page from a book or a pamphlet detailing summer exhibitions at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is part of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The information is as follows:

Exhibition 1: Paintings by Hannes Beckmann (1909-1977)

  • Dates: June 12 – August 4, 1978
  • Description: A special exhibition featuring ten geometric abstractions painted by Hannes Beckmann between 1972 and 1975, sponsored by the Goethe Institute.
  • Gallery Talks:
    • Saturday, June 24, 3:30 p.m. by Dr. Anneliese Harding. A film on Hannes Beckmann, including an interview with the artist, will be shown.
    • Wednesday, August 2, 2:30 p.m. by Dr. Anneliese Harding.
  • Artist Background: Hannes Beckmann was an abstract painter known for his colorful, moving optical illusions. He studied under Klee, Kandinsky, and Albers at the Bauhaus in Dessau and later emigrated to the USA, where he taught at Dartmouth College and became a Professor of Visual Studies.

Exhibition 2: Contemporary Austrian Painting and Prints

  • Dates: July 5 – July 28, 1978
  • Description: A broad survey of contemporary Austrian art by 40 artists, including both established and young artists. Notable artists include Hrdlicka, Lehmden, and Janeschka. The works are on loan from Vienna’s Central Savings Bank, which has an outstanding collection of Austrian art.
  • Review: The exhibition was praised for its stunning and informative display, showcasing a blend of international aesthetics with national flavor.

Museum Information:

  • Hours: Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. in July and August.
  • Admission: Free and open to the public.

The document is neatly laid out within the book, providing comprehensive details about the exhibitions, the artists, and the museum's operating hours.

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The image shows a document detailing summer exhibitions at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1978. The first exhibition features paintings by Hannes Beckmann from June 12 to August 4, focusing on ten geometric abstractions painted between 1972 and 1975, sponsored by the Goethe Institute. There are gallery talks scheduled, including one by Dr. Anneliese Harding and Mrs. Beckmann on June 24, and another by Dr. Harding on August 2. The document provides a biography of Hannes Beckmann, highlighting his work and teaching career.

The second exhibition, from July 5 to July 28, showcases contemporary Austrian painting and prints, featuring both established and younger artists such as Hrdlicka, Eisler, Zadkine, Hausner, and Janschka. The works are on loan from Vienna’s Central Savings Bank, which has been recognized for its significant collection of modern Austrian art. The exhibition has been praised for its international appeal and national characteristics. The museum hours are listed as Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., with the museum closed on Saturdays and Sundays in July and August. Admission is free and open to the public.

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The image shows a document detailing summer exhibitions at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, located at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The exhibitions are as follows:

  1. Paintings by Hannes Beckmann (1909-1977)

    • Dates: June 12 - August 4, 1978
    • Description: This exhibition features ten geometric abstractions painted by Hannes Beckmann between 1972 and 1975. Beckmann was known for using color and geometric forms to create optical illusions and volumetric images, reflecting his studies at the Bauhaus and his lifelong interest in Johannes Itten's theories.
    • Gallery Talks:
      • Saturday, June 24 at 2:30 p.m.: Given by Dr. Anneliese Harding, with Mrs. Beckmann, the widow of the artist, present.
      • Wednesday, August 2 at 2:30 p.m.: Also given by Dr. Anneliese Harding.
  2. Contemporary Austrian Painting and Prints

    • Dates: July 5 - July 28, 1978
    • Description: This exhibition provides a broad survey of contemporary Austrian art, featuring both established and younger artists. Forty works will be displayed, including those by Hrdlicka, Eisler, Zadrazil, Hausner, Escher, Attersee, Pongratz, and Janschka. The artworks are on loan from Vienna’s Central Savings Bank Collection of Austrian Art, which has been shown in various locations such as the Smithsonian Institution, Chicago, Princeton, and the Spoleto Festival in Charleston.
    • Review: The New York Times praised the exhibition for its stunning and informative presentation, highlighting both the continuity of Vienna's artistic heritage and the unique national flavor of the works.

Museum Hours:

  • Monday through Saturday: 9 AM - 4:45 PM
  • Closed Saturday during July and August
  • Sunday: Closed

The exhibitions are free and open to the public.

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The image shows a page from a brochure or pamphlet detailing summer exhibitions at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The exhibitions are scheduled from June to August 1978.

  1. Paintings by Hannes Beckmann (1909-1977):

    • Dates: June 12 - August 4, 1978
    • Description: This exhibition features ten geometric abstractions painted by Hannes Beckmann from 1972 to 1975. These works were sponsored by the Goethe Institute.
    • Gallery Talks:
      • Saturday, June 24, at 2:30 p.m. by Dr. Anneliese Harding.
      • Wednesday, August 2, at 2:30 p.m. by Dr. Anneliese Harding, with Mrs. Beckmann, the widow of the artist, in attendance.
    • Artist Background: Hannes Beckmann was a renowned abstract painter who used color and geometric forms to create dynamic optical illusions. His teaching career included positions at the Bauhaus Dessau and Cooper Union. He later became a Professor of Visual Studies at Dartmouth College.
  2. Contemporary Austrian Painting and Prints:

    • Dates: July 5 - July 28, 1978
    • Description: This exhibition is a broad survey of contemporary Austrian art, showcasing works by both established and emerging artists. It includes works by artists such as Hrdlicka, Eisler, Zadrazil, Hausner, Escher, Attersee, Pontgratz, and Janschka.
    • Loan Information: The works are on loan from Vienna's Central Savings Bank and are part of its outstanding collection of Austrian art, which has also been displayed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Art Institute of Chicago, and other institutions.
    • Review: David Shirey of the New York Times praised the exhibition for its stunning and informative display, highlighting the blend of international and national characteristics in the works.

Additional Information:

  • The Busch-Reisinger Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., with extended hours during July and August (closed Saturday and Sunday).
  • The museum is free and open to the public.

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The image shows a page from a brochure or catalog for the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page lists summer exhibitions held at the museum in 1978.

  1. Paintings by Hannes Beckmann (1909-1977)

    • Dates: June 12 - August 4, 1978
    • Description: This special exhibition features ten geometric abstractions by Hannes Beckmann, painted between 1972 and 1975, sponsored by the Goethe Institute.
    • Gallery Talks:
      • Saturday, June 24 at 2:30 p.m.: Dr. Anneliese Harding
      • Wednesday, August 2 at 2:30 p.m.: Dr. Anneliese Harding and Mrs. Beckmann (widow of the artist)
    • Biography: Hannes Beckmann was known for uniting color and geometric forms into moving optical illusions. His art and teaching were influenced by the Bauhaus concepts, and he taught at Cooper Union and Dartmouth College.
  2. Contemporary Austrian Painting and Prints

    • Dates: July 5 - July 28, 1978
    • Description: This exhibit includes a broad survey of contemporary Austrian art by both established artists and younger, avant-garde artists. The works are on loan from Vienna's Central Savings Bank, which has an extensive collection of Austrian art.
    • Artists: The exhibition includes works by Hrdlicka, Eisler, Zadrazil, Hausner, Escher, Attersee, Pontgratz, and Janschka.
    • Review: The New York Times praised the exhibition, highlighting the international appeal and national characteristics of the artworks.
    • Past Exhibitions: The works have been shown in various American cities, including Washington, Chicago, Princeton, and the Spoleto Festival in Charleston.

Additionally, the brochure provides the museum's hours:

  • Monday through Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
  • Closed on Saturdays and Sundays in July and August.
  • Free and open to the public.

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The image is a page from a museum catalog or brochure for the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page details the summer exhibitions held at the museum during 1978.

  1. Paintings by Hannes Beckmann (1909-1977):

    • Dates: June 12 to August 4, 1978
    • Description: This exhibition showcases ten geometric abstractions painted by Hannes Beckmann from 1972 to 1975, sponsored by the Goethe Institute.
    • Gallery Talks:
      • Saturday, June 24, at 2:30 p.m., by Dr. Anneliese Harding, with Mrs. Beckmann (widow of the artist) present.
      • Wednesday, August 2, at 2:30 p.m., by Dr. Anneliese Harding.
    • Artist Background: Beckmann was an abstract painter and geometric form artist known for creating monumental volumetric images through color and light. He taught at Bauhaus and later at Dartmouth College.
  2. Contemporary Austrian Painting and Prints:

    • Dates: July 5 to July 28, 1978

    • Description: This exhibition features a broad survey of contemporary Austrian art, including both established artists and young avant-garde artists. The works include those by artists like Hrdlicka, Eisler, Zadrazi, Hausner, Escher, Attersee, Pontgratz, and Janschka. The paintings and prints are on loan from various institutions, including Vienna’s Central Savings Bank, the New York Public Library, the Cooper Union, and others.

    • Review: A review in The New York Times praised the show, noting that it highlights Vienna’s continued contribution to contemporary art, despite being less known internationally.

Museum Information:

  • Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 4:45 PM, closed on Saturday and Sunday during July and August.
  • Admission: Free and open to the public.

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The image shows a typed museum notice or flyer from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document announces summer exhibitions at the museum.

It details two exhibitions:

  1. Paintings by Hannes Beckmann (1909-1977):

    • Dates: June 12 - August 4, 1978
    • Description: A special exhibition of ten geometric abstractions painted by Hannes Beckmann from 1972-1975, sponsored by the Goethe Institute.
    • Gallery Talks:
      • Saturday, June 24 at 2:30 p.m., with Dr. Anneliese Harding, and Mrs. Beckmann, the widow of the artist, will be present.
      • Wednesday, August 2 at 2:30 p.m. by Dr. Anneliese Harding.
    • Additional information: Beckmann was an abstract painter known for color and geometric forms creating optical illusions. He studied under Klee, Kandinsky, and Josef Albers, emigrated to the USA in 1948, and taught at Cooper Union and Dartmouth College.
  2. Contemporary Austrian Painting and Prints:

    • Dates: July 5 - July 28, 1978
    • Description: A broad survey of contemporary Austrian art, featuring older and younger artists representing the avant-garde in Austria at that time. The works were on loan from Vienna’s Central Savings Bank and toured American cities including Washington, Chicago, Princeton, and Charleston, S.C.
    • A review excerpt highlights the works as stunning, informative, and expressing elements of Vienna's artistic heritage with a touch of national flavor.

At the bottom, museum hours are listed:

  • Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
  • Closed Saturdays and Sundays in July and August.
  • The museum admission is free and open to the public.

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This image displays an open book or brochure page with information regarding exhibitions at the Busch-Reisinger Museum located at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. There are two main sections detailing separate exhibitions:

  1. The top section describes an exhibit titled "SUMMER EXHIBITIONS AT THE BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM" featuring "PAINTINGS BY HANNES BECKMANN (1909-1977)" that ran from June 12 to August 4, 1978. It lists a special exhibition of ten geometric abstractions painted by Beckmann from 1972 to 1975, sponsored by the Goethe Institute. The section also mentions gallery talks with specific dates and times, one of which would have Mrs. Beckmann in attendance.

It goes on to describe Hannes Beckmann as a distinguished abstract painter whounites color and geometric forms into moving optical illusions. It notes that Beckmann was a student of the Bauhaus and advocates for Bauhaus concepts. There is further biographical information saying he emigrated to the USA in 1948 and taught color and design at Cooper Union and later became a professor at Dartmouth College.

  1. The second section outlines an exhibition called "CONTEMPORARY AUSTRIAN PAINTING AND PRINTS" held from July 5 to July 28, 1978. This exhibit is described as a broad survey of contemporary Austrian art, with highlighted artists who are considered part of the avant-garde in Austrian art. The section further states that the works on display are on loan from Vienna's Central Savings Bank, and praises the museum for its collection of Austrian art.

The section also references a positive review by David Shirey of the New York Times and asserts that while the artworks have an international look, they also possess "characteristics that could be seen as elements with a national flavor."

At the bottom, the museum's hours are stated as Monday through Saturday 9 AM - 4:45 PM, noting that it is closed on Saturday and Sunday in July and August. It concludes with the statement that the museum is "Free and open to the public."

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The image shows an open book or catalog page from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The page is titled "SUMMER EXHIBITIONS AT THE BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM" and contains detailed information about two exhibitions held in 1978.

Exhibition Details:

1. Paintings by Hannes Beckmann (1909–1977)

  • Dates: June 12 – August 4, 1978
  • Description: A special exhibition of ten geometric abstractions painted by Hannes Beckmann between 1972 and 1975, originally shown at the Goethe Institute.
  • Gallery Talks:
    • Saturday, June 24 at 2:30 p.m.: Dr. Anneliese Harding and Mrs. Beckmann, the artist's widow, will be present.
    • Wednesday, August 2 at 2:30 p.m.: Dr. Anneliese Harding will lead the talk.
  • Artist Background: Hannes Beckmann was a distinguished abstract painter known for uniting color and geometric forms into moving optical illusions. He studied under influential artists like Paul Klee, Wassily Kandinsky, and Josef Albers at the Bauhaus. After emigrating to the USA, he taught at Cooper Union and later became a Professor of Visual Studies at Dartmouth College.

2. Contemporary Austrian Painting and Prints

  • Dates: July 5 – July 28, 1978
  • Description: A broad survey of contemporary Austrian art featuring works by both established and emerging artists representing the avant-garde in Austria. The exhibition includes artists such as Hrdlicka, Eisler, Zadrazil, Hausner, Escher, Attersee, Pongratz, and Janschka. The forty works are on loan from Vienna’s Central Savings Bank, known for its outstanding collection of Austrian art.
  • Touring Exhibition: The show was also seen in Washington, D.C., Princeton, and the Spoleto Festival in Charleston, South Carolina.
  • Review: The exhibition was praised by David Shirey of the New York Times for being "stunning and informative," highlighting Vienna's enduring artistic heritage while showcasing international and national characteristics.

Additional Information:

  • Museum Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. The museum is closed on Saturday and Sunday in July and August.
  • Admission: Free and open to the public.
  • Sponsor: The exhibitions are sponsored by the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The page is formatted in a clean, professional layout with clear headings, dates, and descriptive text, typical of a museum catalog or exhibition announcement. The content provides a comprehensive overview of the exhibitions, their artists, and related events.

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The image is of a page from a catalog or brochure for the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The page contains information about two exhibitions that were taking place at the museum during the summer of 1978. The first exhibition was a special exhibition of ten geometric abstractions painted by Hannes Beckmann, a renowned Austrian artist. The paintings were sponsored by the Goethe Institute and were on display from June 12 to August 4, 1978. The second exhibition was a broad survey of contemporary Austrian art, featuring works by established artists as well as young artists. The paintings and prints for this exhibition were on loan from Vienna's Central Savings Bank and were on display from July 5 to July 28, 1978. The page also includes information about the museum's hours of operation and the fact that admission was free and open to the public.