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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1986-1990

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The image shows the inside cover of a colloquium booklet related to an exhibition of works by El Lissitzky (1890-1941). The colloquium took place at the Arthur M. Sackler Museum at Harvard University on Saturday, November 14, 1987.

In addition to the colloquium information, there is an invitation attached to the inside cover. The invitation is from the Director of the Harvard University Art Museums and invites the recipient to attend a preview of the exhibition "El Lissitzky" on Friday, September 25, 1987, with a reception from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Arthur M. Sackler Museum. The exhibition continued through November 29.

The cover of the booklet is a light blue color with black text, while the invitation is printed in red on a white background. The booklet is bound in a red cover.

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The image is a poster for a colloquium and an accompanying exhibition on El Lissitzky, a notable artist (1890-1941). Here are the details:

  1. Colloquium Details:

    • Title: A Colloquium to accompany the exhibition EL LISSITZKY (1890-1941)
    • Venue: The Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Harvard University
    • Date: Saturday, November 14, 1987
  2. Exhibition Preview Details:

    • The Director of the Harvard University Art Museums invites you to attend a preview of the exhibition titled "EL LISSITZKY."
    • Preview Date and Time: Friday, September 25, 1987, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
    • Location: Arthur M. Sackler Museum
    • Exhibition Duration: The exhibition continues through November 29.

The poster includes a list of scheduled programs or speakers for the colloquium, though the specific names and topics are not fully visible in the image.

Overall, this poster provides information about both the colloquium and the exhibition dedicated to El Lissitzky at Harvard University in 1987.

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The image contains two documents related to an exhibition about El Lissitzky (1890-1941) at the Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Harvard University.

  1. Blue Document (Left)

    • Title: "A Colloquium to accompany the exhibition"
    • Exhibition: El Lissitzky (1890-1941)
    • Location: The Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Harvard University
    • Date: Saturday, November 14, 1987
  2. White Document (Right)

    • The Director of the Harvard University Art Museums invites attendees to a preview of the exhibition "El Lissitzky."
    • Preview Date: Friday, September 25, 1987
    • Time: Reception from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
    • Location: Arthur M. Sackler Museum
    • Additional Note: The exhibition continues through November 29.

The white document also lists a detailed schedule of events for the colloquium, which includes various presentations and discussions. However, the specifics of the schedule are partially obscured and not fully legible in the image. The events are likely centered around themes related to El Lissitzky's work.

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The image contains two pieces of paper related to an exhibition of the work of El Lissitzky at the Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Harvard University.

  1. The left piece of paper is a blue program for a colloquium held on Saturday, November 14, 1987, to accompany the exhibition of El Lissitzky (1890-1941).

  2. The right piece of paper is a beige invitation for a preview event of the same exhibition:

    • The preview event is titled "El Lissitzky."
    • It is scheduled for Friday, September 25, 1987.
    • The reception for the preview is from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    • The location is the Arthur M. Sackler Museum.
    • The text also mentions that the exhibition continues through November 29.

The content of the beige invitation includes a list of events and speakers, including:

  • A lecture by Professor Ernst Gombrich on September 27.
  • A lecture by Professor Michael Podro on October 1.
  • A lecture by Professor Ernst van Alphen on October 15.
  • A lecture by Professor Thomas Crow on October 29.
  • A lecture by Professor Richard Morrison on November 12.

The invitation is signed by the Director of the Harvard University Art Museums.

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The image depicts two documents related to an exhibition and colloquium centered around the artist El Lissitzky.

  1. The larger blue document on the left side:

    • Title: "A Colloquium to accompany the exhibition"
    • Artist: El Lissitzky (1890-1941)
    • Venue: The Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Harvard University
    • Date: Saturday, November 14, 1987
  2. The smaller white document on the right side:

    • It appears to be an invitation for a preview of the exhibition.
    • Title: "The Director of the Harvard University Art Museums invites you to attend a preview of the exhibition El Lissitzky."
    • Date: Friday, September 25, 1987
    • Time: Reception from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    • Venue: Arthur M. Sackler Museum
    • Note: The exhibition continues through November 29.

The background of the image shows some blurred images, likely related to artwork or other documents, suggesting this is part of an exhibition catalog or event folder.

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The image shows an invitation or announcement for a colloquium and exhibition related to the artist El Lissitzky (1890-1941), held at the Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Harvard University. The event details are as follows:

  1. Colloquium Details (on the left side, blue paper):

    • Title: "A COLLOQUIUM to accompany the exhibition EL LISSITZKY (1890-1941)"
    • Location: The Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Harvard University
    • Date: Saturday, November 14, 1987
  2. Exhibition Preview Invitation (on the right side, white paper):

    • The Director of the Harvard University Art Museums invites to a preview of the exhibition "EL LISSITZKY"
    • Date: Friday, September 25, 1987
    • Time: Reception from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
    • Location: Arthur M. Sackler Museum
    • Note: The exhibition continues through November 29

The image captures both the announcement for the academic discussion (colloquium) and the invitation to the preview of the art exhibition, indicating a comprehensive program around El Lissitzky's work at Harvard University in 1987.

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This image shows a page from a scrapbook or an album with materials pertaining to an exhibition and associated events. On the left side, there is a long, narrow, blue flyer or invitation which reads:

A COLLOQUIUM
to accompany the exhibition

EL LISSITZKY
(1890-1941)

The Arthur M. Sackler
Museum
Harvard University

Saturday
November 14, 1987

On the right side, there is a smaller, cream-colored invitation, pasted at an angle, with text that reads:

The Director of the
Harvard University Art Museums
invites you to attend a preview
of the exhibition

EL LISSITZKY

Friday, September 25, 1987
Reception 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Arthur M. Sackler Museum

The exhibition continues through November 29.

Below this text, there are words "[See other programs]" indicating more information on the reverse side. The background of the image shows the textured paper of the page, with the red border of the album or scrapbook on the edges. There appears to be another paper or object peeking out from under the left edge of the album page. This artifact documents the occasions related to an art event honoring El Lissitzky, a significant figure in the Russian avant-garde, and provides specific details about the time frame of the colloquium and preview reception related to the exhibition.

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The image shows two printed cards attached to a beige page in a scrapbook or album.

The card on the left is vertical and blue with black text. It reads:
"A COLLOQUIUM
to accompany the exhibition
EL LISSITZKY
(1890-1941)
The Arthur M. Sackler Museum
Harvard University
Saturday
November 14, 1987"

The card on the right is smaller, white with red and faint grey text. The red text says:
"The Director of the Harvard University Art Museums invites you to attend a preview of the exhibition EL LISSITZKY
Friday, September 25, 1987
Reception 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Arthur M. Sackler Museum
The exhibition continues through November 29."

There is some faint grey text above the red text, but it is difficult to read clearly. It appears to be additional information or related programs about the exhibition.

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The image depicts a page from a catalog or program related to an exhibition and colloquium dedicated to the artist El Lissitzky (1890–1941). The page features two distinct sections:

Left Side:

  • A light blue card or insert with the following text:
    • "A COLLOQUIUM to accompany the exhibition"
    • "EL LISSITZKY (1890–1941)"
    • "The Arthur M. Sackler Museum Harvard University"
    • "Saturday November 14, 1987"

This indicates that there is a colloquium scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 1987, at the Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Harvard University, as part of an exhibition dedicated to El Lissitzky.

Right Side:

  • A white card or insert with the following text:
    • "The Director of the Harvard University Art Museums invites you to attend a preview of the exhibition EL LISSITZKY"
    • "Friday, September 25, 1987 Reception: 6:00–8:00 p.m. Arthur M. Sackler Museum"
    • "The exhibition continues through November 29."

This section announces a preview event for the exhibition, scheduled for Friday, September 25, 1987, with a reception from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at the Arthur M. Sackler Museum. It also notes that the exhibition will run through November 29.

Overall Context:

The image suggests that this is part of a catalog or program for an art exhibition and accompanying colloquium focused on the work of El Lissitzky, a prominent artist and architect associated with the avant-garde movements of the early 20th century. The Arthur M. Sackler Museum at Harvard University is hosting both the exhibition and the colloquium. The dates provided indicate a multi-week event, with a preview in September and a colloquium in November. The layout and design suggest a formal academic or museum setting.

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The image depicts the inside of an open book. The book appears to be a program or catalog for an art exhibition. The visible pages are on the left side of the image. The left page is blue, and the right page is beige. The blue page has text that reads "A COLLOQUIUM to accompany the exhibition EL LISSTTZKY (1890-1941) The Arthur M. Sackler Museum Harvard University Saturday November 14, 1987." The beige page has a white rectangular piece of paper with text on it. The text reads "The Director of the Harvard University Art Museums invites you to attend a preview of the exhibition EL LISSTTZKY Friday, September 25, 1987 Reception 6:00-8:00 p.m. Arthur M. Sackler Museum The exhibition continues through November 29." The book is open to the left side of the image.