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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, September 1982-January 1993

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The image shows a scrapbook or a collection of newspaper clippings from October 1985. The clippings are related to the opening of the Sackler Museum. Here are the details:

  1. The Howard Owenson Clipping:

    • Date: October 20, 1985
    • Headline: "And How Would You"
    • The article is partially visible, with the name "Sackler" handwritten at the top.
  2. Boston Globe Clipping:

    • Date: October 20, 1985
    • Section: Arts & Films
    • Headline: "Opening gives splendid collections greater visibility"
    • The article is an art review by Robert Taylor, Globe Staff.
    • The review discusses the opening of the Arthur M. Sackler Museum, highlighting its architectural features and the display of ancient art collections.
    • The image accompanying the article shows the exterior of the new Sackler Museum.
  3. Boston Magazine Clipping:

    • Date: October 1985
    • Section: Culture
    • Headline: "The Shock of the Sackler"
    • The article is by Nancy Supen.
    • It discusses the opening of the Arthur M. Sackler Museum on October 21, 1985, and the impact it will have on the long-term loan of the Fogg Art Museum's permanent collection.
    • The article also mentions the architectural design by James Stirling and the critical acclaim the museum has received.

The clippings are neatly arranged in a scrapbook, indicating a collection of articles about the significant event of the Sackler Museum's opening.

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The image displays an open scrapbook or album with two pages visible. On the left page, there is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Globe, dated Sunday, October 20, 1985. The headline of the clipping reads "Arts & Films," and the article is about the opening of the Arthur M. Sackler Museum. The article includes a black-and-white photograph of the museum, with a caption that reads "View of the Arthur M. Sackler Museum from the Harvard Yard." The article discusses the significance of the new museum and its collections.

On the right page, there is another clipping, this time from the Boston Magazine, also dated October 1985. The article is titled "The Shock of the Sackler" by Nancy Stape. The clipping discusses the impact and features of the new Arthur M. Sackler Museum, with a focus on its architectural design by James Stirling.

Both clippings are carefully pasted onto the pages, and the layout suggests that the scrapbook is dedicated to documenting the opening and coverage of the Arthur M. Sackler Museum in 1985.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the Boston Globe dated October 20, 1985. The clippings appear to be from different sections of the newspaper.

  1. Left Side:

    • The top part of the clipping is titled "Arts & Films" with a headline from "The Howard J. Samson" section.
    • The article focuses on the Sackler Museum and is an art review. The headline reads, "Opening gives splendid collections greater visibility."
    • The review by Robert Taylor for the Globe Staff discusses the Sackler Museum's classical gallery, which features a significant life-size statue of a Greek hunter-hero called the Meleager.
    • There is a photo of the Sackler Museum's new wing, highlighting architectural details, including a triangular window design.
  2. Right Side:

    • The right section features a longer article titled "The Shock of the Sackler" by Nancy Stupen.
    • This article is from the "Culture" section and is published in the New England Newsclip column.
    • The article discusses the expansion of the Sackler Museum, specifically the new wing designed by architect James Stirling. It mentions the opening of the new wing on October 21, 1985, and the intention to showcase 95 percent of the museum's permanent collection.
    • The text highlights the significant impact and changes the new wing brings to the museum, including its design elements and the significance of the architectural work.

The clippings together provide a detailed look at the opening of a new wing at the Sackler Museum, emphasizing the changes in visibility and the quality of the art collections it offers.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from the Boston Globe, dated October 20, 1985. The main focus is on two articles related to the Arthur M. Sackler Museum.

  1. Main Article (Front Page Clipping - "Arts & Films" Section):

    • Title: "Opening gives splendid collections greater visibility."
    • Author: Robert Taylor, Globe Staff.
    • The article discusses the grand opening of the Arthur M. Sackler Museum. It highlights the museum's classical gallery, featuring a life-size bronze statue of Meleager, a Greek hunter-hero, possibly sculpted by Scopas. The text mentions the architectural design by James Stirling and the museum's newfound prominence, with the intention to illuminate the Meleager statue properly.
  2. Secondary Article (Culture Section - "The Shock of the Sackler"):

    • Title: "The Shock of the Sackler."
    • Author: Nancy Stapen.
    • This article, from the Boston Magazine (also dated October 1985), talks about the expansion and new exhibitions at the Sackler Museum. It notes that Arthur M. Sackler, a prominent figure in the medical and art worlds, donated a significant portion of his collection to Harvard University. The article also mentions the museum's new wing designed by architect James Stirling and the grand opening event.

The clippings are bound together, likely within a scrapbook or a collection of articles, and the pages are labeled with dates and specific sections from the newspaper. The visible dates on the top pages indicate they are from October 21, 1985.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings from October 1985, organized and stored in a binder.

  1. Newspaper Clippings:

    • The topmost clipping is from the Boston Globe, dated Sunday, October 20, 1985. It features an article titled "Arts & Films" with a section titled "Art Review" discussing the opening of the Sackler Museum at Harvard University. The review highlights the museum's collection, specifically the Meleager torso, and mentions the museum's architectural design by James Stirling. The review is by Robert Taylor, Globe Staff.

    • Another clipping from the Harvard Crimson, dated October 21, 1985, includes a note "And How Would You Describe Sackler?" with a reference to a page number (Page Three) and a handwritten note "128 MA 01702 Sabler."

    • A clipping from the Boston Magazine, labeled as a "New England Newsclip," dated October 1985, titled "The Shock of the Sackler" by Nancy Stupen. This article discusses the Sackler Museum's opening and its significance, mentioning Arthur M. Sackler's contributions and the museum's expansion.

  2. Miscellaneous:

    • The clippings are placed inside a binder with a beige cover, which appears to be organized for archival purposes.
    • The binder is labeled "NEW ENGLAND NEWS CLIP" on the right side of the clippings.
    • There are handwritten notes and annotations on some of the clippings, indicating that they might have been used for reference or research purposes.

Overall, the image depicts a well-organized collection of news articles related to the opening and significance of the Sackler Museum in 1985.

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The image shows a newspaper spread from the Boston Globe, dated Sunday, October 20, 1985. The section is titled "Arts & Films."

Left Page:

  • Main Article Headline: "Opening gives Sackler splendid collections greater visibility"

  • Author: By Robert Taylor, Globe Staff

  • Content Summary: The article discusses the opening of the new Sackler Museum. This museum, part of Harvard University, houses a significant collection of classical art from various civilizations, including Greek, Roman, and Near Eastern artifacts. Specifically, it mentions:

    • The classical gallery featuring a magnificent torso of a life-size Greek hunter-hero Meleager.
    • A torso possibly by Scopas, a prominent sculptor from the time of Alexander the Great.
    • The baroque twists of a sculpture by Bernini.
    • The museum's architecture, designed by James Stirling, which has received mixed reviews.
  • Visual:

    • A black-and-white photograph showing an external view of the Sackler Museum.
    • An illustration of the museum's triangular logo.

Right Page:

  • Newspaper Clipping: From the Boston Magazine or a New England Newspaper, dated October 1985.
  • Article Title: "The Shock of the Sackler"
  • Author: Nancy Stapert
  • Content Summary: This article also focuses on the opening of the Sackler Museum on October 21. It elaborates on the museum's exhibits, which include:
    • Around 95 percent of the university's permanent collection.
    • The architectural design by James Stirling, which has sparked some controversy.
    • The author notes that the design includes elements that might be polarizing but also acknowledges its boldness.

The overall theme of the spread is the inauguration of the Sackler Museum at Harvard, emphasizing its collections and architectural design.

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The image shows an open scrapbook or album page containing several clipped newspaper articles and scraps. The prominent clipping on the left side is from the "Boston Globe" dated Sunday, October 20, 1985, under the section "Arts & Films." The headline reads "Art Review," and the article is about the opening of the Sackler Museum, highlighting its splendid collections and greater visibility. A small photo or image appears along with the article.

On the right side, there is a tall and narrow newspaper clipping from the "Boston Magazine" dated October 1985 titled "The Shock of the Sackler" by Nancy Slapen, in the Culture section. The articles seem to focus on art and museum-related themes related to the year 1985.

Additionally, there are some smaller pieces of newspaper clippings partially visible tucked behind the main ones, including some handwritten notes or labels at the top indicating dates such as "Oct. 21, 1985." The overall presentation indicates a collected archive of historical newspaper articles related to art exhibitions and cultural events.

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This image shows an open scrapbook or clippings book containing newspaper articles and sections. On the left page, there's a prominent headline "ARTS & FILMS" and an excerpt from the "Boston Globe" dated Sunday, Oct. 20, 1985, with an article titled "Art Review" that seems to discuss an art gallery or museum opening, giving collections "splendid visibility."

Below it, there's a subheadline "Sackler Museum," accompanied by an image of a building or museum façade, possibly related to the aforementioned article. It appears to be a clipping of a continuation page from the front page.

On the right side, there's another clipping from the "Boston Magazine," dated Oct. 1985. It's a column or section labeled "CULTURE," with an article titled "The Shock of the Sackler" by Nancy Stapen.

The page also includes some notes above the newspaper clippings, potentially identifying where the materials were sourced from or referencing personal annotations related to the content.

The scrapbook itself sits on a beige surface, and there are additional pages visible to the right, indicating the scrapbook may contain more articles or information. The pages of the scrapbook are yellow, showing some age, which is typical for paper documents that are several decades old.

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The image shows an open book or scrapbook page filled with clippings and notes related to the Harvard Art Museums and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum. The page is dated October 20, 1985, and contains several newspaper and magazine articles, along with handwritten annotations. Here's a detailed description:

Left Page:

  • Headline: "ARTS & FILMS"
  • Publication: Boston Globe
  • Date: Sunday, October 20, 1985
  • Article Title: "Art Review: Opening gives splendid collections greater visibility"
  • Author: Robert Taylor, Globe Staff
  • Content: The article discusses the opening of the Arthur M. Sackler Museum, highlighting its collection of classical art, including a notable Greek marble torso attributed to the ancient sculptor Scopas. It mentions the museum's design by architect James Stirling and the enhanced visibility of its collection due to the new facility.
  • Image: A photograph of the museum building is included, showing its modern architecture and the surrounding area.

Right Page:

  • Headline: "The Shock of the Sackler"
  • Publication: Boston Magazine
  • Date: October 1985
  • Author: Nancy Stapen
  • Content: This article provides an overview of the Sackler Museum's opening, noting its significance as part of the Harvard Art Museums. It discusses the museum's permanent collection, which includes over 95 percent of the university's art holdings, previously hidden from public view. The article also references the architectural design by James Stirling and the critical acclaim it received.
  • Layout: The article is formatted with a subheading and body text, typical of magazine journalism.

Additional Elements:

  • Handwritten Notes: There are handwritten annotations on the page, including:
    • The name "The Harvard Crimson" and the date "Oct. 21, 1985."
    • The phrase "And How Would You" is written at the top, possibly indicating a personal reflection or commentary.
    • The word "Sackler" is circled and emphasized, suggesting its importance in the context of the clippings.
  • Other Clippings: Additional clippings or notes are visible at the top of the page, including references to "The Harvard Crimson" and "Doernhake C. 11."

Overall Context:

The page appears to be part of a scrapbook or archive documenting the opening and significance of the Arthur M. Sackler Museum in 1985. It combines news articles, reviews, and personal annotations to provide a comprehensive view of the event and its cultural impact. The inclusion of both a newspaper article and a magazine feature suggests a multifaceted perspective on the museum's launch.

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The image shows an open book with several pages containing articles and clippings. The first page has a headline "The Harvard Crimson" with a date of "Oct. 21, 1985" and the text "And How Would You Describe it?" The second page has a headline "Boston Globe" with a date of "Sun. Oct 20, 1985" and the text "ARTS & FILMS." The third page has a headline "Culture" with the text "The Shock of the Sackler" and a photo of the Sackler Museum. The fourth page has a headline "ARTS & FILMS" with the text "Opening gives splendid collections greater visibility." The book appears to be a collection of newspaper clippings and articles related to the opening of the Harvard Art Museum's Sackler Museum.