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The image appears to be a page from a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings related to art museums and exhibitions. The page contains several articles from different newspapers, pasted together. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

1. Top Left Article (The Boston Globe, June 28, 1985):

   • Headline: "Fogg to Receive Facelift"
   • Byline: By Charles C. Matthews
   • Content: The article discusses the upcoming renovation of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The renovation is expected to take three years and cost $400,000. The museum will be closed all summer for this project. The renovation aims to improve the exhibition space, storage, and study areas. The Fogg's collection includes Western art and Middle Eastern art. The article mentions that the museum's lack of space has been a significant issue.

2. Top Right Article (Los Angeles Times, October 13, 1985):

   • Headline: "A bicoastal look at fall museum fare"
   • Byline: By Hunter Drohojowska
   • Content: This article discusses the first exhibit by LACMA's new curator of contemporary art, scheduled for November. It mentions the grand opening of the Arthur M. Sackler Museum at Harvard, which will showcase the Sackler collection of Chinese art. The article also highlights other notable exhibitions and events in the art world.

3. Bottom Center Article (The Boston Review, November 1985):

   • Headline: "art"
   • Content: This article includes a map and discusses the layout and design of the new Sackler Museum. It mentions the museum's modern art collection and the challenges faced due to lack of space. The article also talks about the museum's plans to improve the exhibition and storage facilities.

4. Additional Clippings:

   • There are smaller clippings and notes scattered around the page, including handwritten annotations and additional articles related to the Sackler Museum and its exhibitions.

Overall, the page focuses on the renovation and expansion of art museums, particularly the Fogg Art Museum and the Sackler Museum at Harvard University, and the upcoming exhibitions and collections they will house.

The image shows two newspaper clippings from different publications, both dated June 28, 1985.

1. The first clipping is from the "Boston Review" and is titled "Fogg to Receive Facelift." The article discusses the Fogg Museum's plans to close for the summer to undergo a $400,000 renovation. Key details include:

   • The closure from September to December 2013.
   • The addition of a new wing and a courtyard, designed by architect Charles R. Matthews.
   • The relocation of the western art collection and the installation of a chronological display of art from the 13th to the 19th centuries.
   • The move of the Sackler Museum to the Fogg, specializing in Oriental, Islamic, and Indian art.
   • The expansion of the Busch-Reisinger Museum's focus on 20th-century art.
   • The use of the Harvard Film Archive for film screenings and the Carnegie Hall for lectures and concerts.

2. The second clipping is from the "Harvard Crimson" and is titled "A bicoastal look at fall museum fare." The article discusses various museum exhibitions opening in the fall. Key details include:

   • The opening of the new Arthur M. Sackler Museum, featuring collections of Oriental, Islamic, and Indian art, and the Fogg Museum's reopening with a chronological display of Western art from the 13th to the 19th centuries.
   • The Busch-Reisinger Museum's focus on 20th-century art, including exhibitions on Russian avant-garde art, the Bauhaus, and the De Stijl movement.
   • The Harvard University Art Museums' plans for special exhibitions, including a survey of 20th-century Russian art, an exhibition on the artist Marcel Duchamp, and a show on American art from the 1960s and 1970s.
   • The reopening of the Harvard Film Archive and the Carnegie Hall, which will host lectures, concerts, and film series.

The image is a collage of two newspaper clippings from 1985, focusing on museum-related events.

Top Clipping (New England Newsclip):
Title: "Fogg to Receive Facelift"
Author: Charles C. Matthews
Date: June 28, 1985
Summary:
The article discusses the upcoming renovation of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The museum is preparing for its largest summer event since its founding in 1927. The reconstruction is expected to close the museum for about five months, from June through November. During this period, the museum will be transformed with an extensive renovation project. The renovations include the installation of new lighting, air conditioning, and a new gallery wall. The museum's collections, including the Western art collection, will be temporarily moved to other locations. The museum will reopen on October 21, with the reorganization of its artworks and improved visitor facilities.

Additional Points:

• The Sackler Wing will be under construction for about three years.
• The Fogg Art Museum will be closed for the summer, affecting the usual museum experience for students and visitors.
• The museum will offer an introductory course on Fine Arts 13.

Bottom Clipping (Boston Review):
Title: "A Bicoastal Look at Fall Museum Fare"
Author: Hunter Drohojowska
Date: September 1985
Summary:
This article highlights an upcoming exhibition by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), featuring the work of a new curator of contemporary art scheduled to open in November. The text also mentions an exhibition at Harvard's Sackler Museum, showcasing works from the Harvard Art Museums, including an exhibit of Islamic and ancient art pieces.

Additional Points:

• It mentions a show titled "Europe First" at the Sackler Museum, featuring works from European and Asian art collections.
• The article notes that the Sackler Museum will host several exhibitions that include pieces from the Harvard Art Museums, including a collection of Islamic art.
• There is a mention of a special exhibit at Harvard's Peabody Museum, which includes artifacts from the 18th century.

The combination of these clippings provides a glimpse into the cultural and educational activities centered around art and museums at Harvard during that period.

The image shows a page from a newspaper, specifically the June 28, 1985 issue of the Boston Review, featuring two articles related to museums undergoing renovations and new exhibitions.

1. Main Article (Left Side): "Fogg to Receive Facelift" by Charles C. Matthews

   • This article discusses the renovation of the Fogg Art Museum, which is part of Harvard University.
   • The museum will be closed all summer to undergo a $14 million renovation project.
   • The renovation aims to improve the museum's facilities and address issues like inadequate storage and lack of accessibility for the public.
   • The museum, which traditionally serves as a teaching museum and library, will reopen on October 21.
   • The renovation includes reconfiguring the galleries to better showcase the collection, which includes works from the Middle Ages to the 19th century.
   • The museum's collection includes around 14,000 pieces, and the renovation will allow for better display and organization of these pieces.

2. Side Article (Right Side): "A Bicoastal Look at Fall Museum Fare" by Hunter Drohojowska

   • This article highlights upcoming exhibits at museums on both coasts.
   • It mentions the Sackler Museum at Harvard, which will open its doors to the public in October, showcasing a variety of artworks from its collection.
   • The article also notes the opening of a new contemporary art exhibit at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in November.
   • The exhibit at the Sackler Museum is described as a significant event, with the museum focusing on modern and contemporary art collections.
   • The piece discusses the broader context of museum activities and the importance of these institutions in cultural and educational spheres.

Additionally, there is a clipping from the "Los Angeles Times" dated September 23, 1985, titled "A Bicoastal Look at Fall Museum Fare," which seems to be a continuation or related article to the one on the right side of the Boston Review page.

The visual elements include newspaper text, a photo of the Fogg Art Museum, and a small black-and-white image of an artwork or architectural detail, likely related to the Sackler Museum.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from June 28, 1985, featuring two articles related to museums:

1. Left Article: "Fogg to Receive Facelift"

   • Author: Charles C. Matthews
   • Content: The article discusses the upcoming renovation of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The museum will close its doors for the summer to undergo a $400,000 renovation project. This project aims to restore the museum's façade, create a new western art collection space, and reorganize the museum's layout. The renovation is expected to be completed by October 21, 1985, in time for the museum's reopening. During the renovation, the museum's collection will be moved to the Sackler Museum, and the Fogg will focus on a single gallery for special exhibitions. The renovation will also include the creation of a new study center for the department's popular introductory course, Fine Arts 13.

2. Right Article: "A bicoastal look at fall museum fare"

   • Author: Hunter Drohojowska-Philp
   • Content: This article highlights the fall exhibition schedule for several museums. It mentions the Sackler Museum's opening of the Arthur M. Sackler Museum, which will be the new home for the Fogg's collection during its renovation. The article also discusses the first exhibit by LACMA's new curator of contemporary art, scheduled for November. Additionally, it mentions a major retrospective of Georgia O'Keeffe's works at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York and an exhibit of Modern Art at Harvard's Sackler Museum.

The articles also include small photographs and images of art pieces, likely from the museums mentioned. The clipping is from a newspaper titled "The Boston Review" and includes a section labeled "Art."

The image is a collection of newspaper clippings from 1985, detailing news and articles related to museums and art exhibitions.

Top Left (UN, Feb 28, 1985 - Boston Evening Globe / New England Newsclips)

Article Title: "Fogg to Receive Facelift"
Subtitle: "Doors to be Closed All Summer"

Content:

• The Fogg Museum at Harvard University is set to undergo a major renovation.
• The museum will close from June until October 21 for the renovations.
• The project, costing approximately $2.5 million, aims to reorganize and reinstall the museum’s collection, focusing on chronological and geographical order.
• This will be the first major renovation since the Fogg was rebuilt in 1927.
• The museum’s officials have stated that the redesign will help better present the art and make the space more user-friendly.
• The Fogg will close its doors to the public to facilitate moving 114,000 art pieces into storage.
• The project will include structural changes to enhance the museum’s educational and aesthetic functions.
• The museum will reopen in stages, starting with a single gallery in the fall, and more areas becoming available by the end of the year.

Top Right (Herald Examiner, Los Angeles)

Article Title: "A bicoastal look at fall museum fare"

Content:

• The article discusses upcoming exhibitions on both the East and West coasts of the U.S.
• The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will host a new exhibition curated by Maurice Tuchman, focusing on contemporary art.
• The exhibit will include a range of modern art pieces and is set to open in November.
• The Harvard University Art Museums will feature three new exhibitions, including works by Caravaggio and selections from their collections of East Asian, Islamic, and ancient art.

Bottom (The Boston Review, October 1985)

Section: Art

Content:

• The article covers the renovation of the Fogg Museum, mentioning that the museum will close from June until mid-autumn.
• It details the reinstallation of the museum’s collections, which will be organized chronologically and geographically.
• The renovation will include significant structural changes, such as the addition of a new lecture hall and more gallery space.
• The museum’s reopening is expected to be gradual, with some areas ready by October and others by the end of the year.
• The article also notes the impact on students and researchers, who will have limited access to collections during the renovation period.

The image shows an open scrapbook or binder with a collection of newspaper clippings. The page fully visible in the foreground has a headline that reads "Fogg to Receive Facelift" with a subheading "Doors to be Closed All Summer," dated "Jun 28 1985." This article appears to be related to renovations or changes at an institution referred to as "Fogg." The text is a bit too small to read in detail, but it mentions various aspects of the renovation plans.

On the right side of the open page is another newspaper clipping partially covered by the main article, titled "A bicoastal look at fall museum fare," dated "Wed/September 25, 1985." This clipping mentions "LACMA's new curator" and an exhibit about contemporary art due in November. There is also a handwritten note on this clipping. Below this article is a portion of an image, possibly an illustration or artwork, along with some text that seems to be the continuation or another section of the article mentioned above.

The clipping is taped to the page, and there are several other pages within the scrapbook visible on the side, indicating that this is part of a collection or archive of news articles, likely related to art, museums, or cultural events. The scrapbook or binder background is a peach or light orange color.

The image shows a scrapbook or album page containing three newspaper clippings related to art museums and exhibitions. The largest clipping on the left discusses the temporary closure of the Fogg Art Museum for a renovation project. It is dated June 28, 1985, and explains the museum is closing for a prolonged period for refurbishing and reorganization. It mentions the museum's plan to exhibit more Western art, changes to gallery spaces, and the involvement of Harvard's art institutions.

The top right clipping, titled "A bicoastal look at fall museum fare," is from the "Herald Examiner, Los Angeles," dated September 29, 1985. It highlights an upcoming contemporary art exhibit at LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) curated by its new curator. It includes information on other art museum exhibitions at the Sackler and Fogg museums, noting collections of Oriental, Islamic, and ancient art.

The bottom right clipping, from "The Boston Review," discusses the Sackler Museum at Harvard, describing its features as a public resource featuring Asian art and mentioning details about its opening events and exhibitions. There's also a black-and-white image of an artwork or depiction related to the museum.

Overall, the page focuses on art museum news and exhibitions, particularly related to Harvard's major art museums and an upcoming exhibit in Los Angeles.

The image is a spread of a newspaper with various articles and headlines. The top left article is titled "Fogg to Receive Facelift," reporting on the renovation of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. It mentions the closure of the museum for the summer to undergo refurbishments, including structural changes, room additions, and the removal of certain artworks. The article also discusses the museum's reopening and its new layout, which will feature a chronological display of Western art and a separate section for Asian art.

The top right article is titled "A bicoastal look at fall museum fare," which discusses the upcoming exhibitions at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and the Sackler Museum at Harvard. It highlights the first exhibition by LACMA's new curator of contemporary art, set to open in November. The article also mentions the inauguration of a new art museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, featuring works by James Stirling and a survey of 150 art museums selected by Caroline Jones.

The bottom left article is titled "The Boston Review," but the content is not fully visible in the image. The bottom right article is a continuation of the "A bicoastal look at fall museum fare" article, providing more details about the exhibitions and the museum's reopening. The image also includes a drawing of a building and some text related to the museum's history and collections.

The image shows an open book or document featuring two newspaper clippings side by side. The left clipping is titled "Fogg to Receive Facelift" and is from the New England Newsclip dated UN 28 1985. The article discusses the renovation of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, detailing plans to close the museum for the summer to undergo a facelift. Key points include:

• The renovation is expected to last five months, with the museum closing in October and reopening in the spring.
• The project will modernize the museum and improve its facilities, including lighting and structural changes.
• The Fogg Art Museum, part of Harvard’s Fine Arts Department, will temporarily close to allow for the renovation.
• The renovation aims to enhance the museum's ability to display its collection, which includes works from ancient to contemporary art.

The right clipping is titled "A bicostal look at fall museum fare" and is from the Los Angeles Times dated Sept. 25, 1985. This article discusses a new exhibit at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) titled "First exhibit by LACMA’s new curator of contemporary art due in November." Key points include:

• The exhibit is the first by LACMA’s new curator of contemporary art, Hunter Drohojowska.
• The exhibit will feature works by artists such as Renoir, Matisse, and others, showcasing a variety of contemporary art.
• The article mentions the Sackler Museum at Harvard, which will also be involved in the exhibit, displaying works from its collection of East Asian, Islamic, and ancient art.
• The exhibit is part of a broader cultural event, highlighting the fall museum schedule in Los Angeles.

The layout of the image shows the two clippings side by side, with visible text and illustrations. The left clipping includes a small illustration of the Fogg Art Museum, while the right clipping features a detailed illustration of the LACMA building and surrounding area. The overall presentation suggests a focus on art museum news and renovations from different regions.