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This image displays a beige-colored, hole-punched scrapbook page, likely from an archive or personal collection, featuring two clipped newspaper articles mounted on it.

The page is titled at the top with handwritten text: “CAMBRIDGE CHRONICLE 9/30/73 PAGE NINE,” indicating the source and date of the primary article.

Top Article:

This article is from the Cambridge Chronicle, dated September 30, 1973, and titled “‘New Graphic Art’ at the Fogg” by Ann Philips.

• It reviews an exhibition titled “New American Graphic Art” at the Fogg Museum.
• The article discusses how the “new” work avoids traditional artistic connotations and focuses on problems of definition and technique.
• It highlights the use of complex media, such as silkscreen, wash, ink, and photocopying, often combined on various surfaces including glass and steel.
• Specific artworks and artists are mentioned:
  • Lewitt’s 100 dots creating a graph-like line.
  • Price’s colored shapes called “broken rock cups.”
  • Francis’s architectural washes.
  • Okulick’s soft-colored drawings.
  • Stein Grin Lauren’s selection reflecting interest in the complexity of materials.
  • Pattern-based works using the Pythagorean Theorem.
  • Wilmar’s black squares.
  • Pindell’s multicolored dots, symbols, or letters.
  • Grave’s map-like, layered pictures.
  • Works by Pease, Piranesi, Degas, and Delacroix featured in “The Media of Drawing” show (on view through Oct. 21).

Bottom Article:

This article is from the Boston Globe and features a review titled “Margaret” by Robert Taylor.

• It reviews an exhibition of drawings by Margaret Fisher at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge.
• The article praises Fisher’s “brilliant poetic film” and “incomparable integrity,” noting that her work combines “energy, discovery, control, and intelligence.”
• Fisher, born in the mid-1940s, is described as having studied architecture before turning to painting and drawing.
• Influences include Klee, the influence of Kandinsky (though Fisher is called “an American original”), and Asian art.
• The review notes her show includes gouaches and watercolors, and that Daniel Robbins, director of the Fogg, had previously shown some of her work.
• The article ends with an observation that the catalogue contains a “little, revolutionary poem” and that Fisher’s work carries “no vouchsafed glimpses of her mistake...” — concluding she is “an American original.”

Overall Context:

This scrapbook page preserves critical responses to contemporary art exhibitions in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1973. It documents the reception of new trends in graphic art and highlights the work of Margaret Fisher, suggesting the collector was interested in modern American art and local museum programming. The physical presentation — clipped articles taped to an archival page — gives it a personal, historical, and scholarly feel.

The image shows a piece of brown paper or cardboard with two newspaper clippings taped to it. The top clippings are from the "Cambridge Chronicle" and are dated "9/20/73." The headline of the top clipping reads, "New Graphic Art at the Fogg." The article discusses an exhibition of new American graphic art at the Fogg Museum, featuring various artists and their works. The text is formatted in a standard newspaper style, with paragraphs arranged in a way that is typical for news articles.

The bottom clipping is from the "Boston Globe" and is titled "Margaret Fisher." This article appears to be a review or article about an artist named Margaret Fisher, possibly discussing her work or an exhibition related to her. The text continues in the same newspaper format as the top clipping, with multiple paragraphs detailing the content of the article.

The paper appears to be slightly aged, with some discoloration and a few creases, suggesting it is an older document. The piece of paper or cardboard it is attached to is also somewhat aged, with a brown color and a slightly weathered appearance.

The image shows a piece of paper, likely a page from a scrapbook or a collection, with two newspaper clippings pasted on it. The background is a light brown, possibly cardboard or thick paper.

The top clipping is from the "Cambridge Chronicle," dated 9/20/73, and is titled "'New Graphic Art' at the Fogg." It is written by Ann Philips and discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum. The article mentions various artists and their works, focusing on the use of different media and techniques in graphic art.

The bottom clipping is partially visible and appears to be from a different newspaper, possibly the "Boston Globe." It is titled "Margaret Fisher" and is written by Robert Taylor. This article discusses an exhibition of Margaret Fisher's work, mentioning her drawings, watercolors, and gouaches. It also describes her artistic style and the excitement it generated among viewers.

The paper has two holes punched on the right side, suggesting it was part of a binder or folder. The clippings are neatly glued or taped to the paper.

The image shows a page from a magazine or newspaper, possibly from the 1970s, featuring an article about a new graphic art exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum. The article is titled "New Graphic Art' at the Fogg" and is written by Ann Phillips. The article discusses the exhibition, which features works by various artists, including Steingrim Laursen, Daniel Robbins, and Margaret Fisher. The article also mentions the use of different techniques and materials in the artwork, such as silkscreen, wash, ink, and photo-silkscreen combinations. The article is accompanied by a photograph of one of the artworks on display, which is a piece by Steingrim Laursen titled "New Graphic Art." The image has a vintage aesthetic, with a slightly faded and worn appearance, suggesting that it may have been clipped from an old publication.

The image is a scanned page from a newspaper featuring two articles. The first article, titled "New American Graphic Art' at the Fogg," discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum. It highlights the use of various materials like dots, pictures, and cubes to create art. The article also mentions the works of artists like Lewit, Francisco, and Heizer, who use different techniques to create their art. The second article, titled "Margaret Fisher," is an obituary for Margaret Fisher, a painter known for her innovative use of color and her ability to create a personal vision in her art.

The image depicts a page from a newspaper or magazine, likely from the Cambridge Chronicle, dated 9/20/73 (September 20, 1973). The page is titled "New Graphic Art' at the Fogg" and is authored by Ann Philips. The article discusses an exhibition titled "New American Graphic Art" held at the Fogg Art Museum.

Key Details from the Image:

Headline and Title:

• The main headline reads: "New Graphic Art' at the Fogg".
• The byline indicates the author is Ann Philips.

Content Overview:

1. Introduction to the Exhibition:

   • The article describes the exhibition as showcasing contemporary graphic art, emphasizing its novelty and departure from traditional forms.
   • It highlights the use of new materials such as silkscreen, wash ink, steel, and glass, as well as innovative techniques like collage, montage, and photomontage.

2. Artistic Techniques and Themes:

   • The exhibition explores trends in graphic art, including pictorial or descriptive works and emotional or symbolic pieces.
   • Artists like LeWitt, Laureen, Fisher, and Pindell are mentioned, with their works described in detail.
   • LeWitt’s work is noted for its use of dots to create patterns, while Laureen’s pieces involve small-scale collages and complex materials.
   • Fisher’s work is described as “Margarette Fisher: Resinger”, featuring watercolors and collage elements.
   • Pindell’s work is noted for its symbolic and conceptual approach, using letters and symbols.

3. Exhibition Details:

   • The exhibition is described as "really doesn’t ‘recede’ more apt for word ‘new’", indicating its innovative nature.
   • The article discusses the visual complexity and technical skill of the works, noting the “fascinating enough” nature of the exhibition.
   • The exhibition is noted to be “comprehensively” curated, with a focus on “new graphic art” trends.

4. Additional Articles:

   • Below the main article, there is a smaller section titled "Margart", which appears to be a review or commentary on a film or performance. The text mentions Robert Taylor, Margaret Fisher, and The Busch-Reisinger Gallery, suggesting a connection between the graphic art exhibition and other cultural events or figures.

5. Design and Layout:

   • The page has a classic newspaper layout, with columns of text and a clean, structured design.
   • The date (9/20/73) and page number (Page Nine) are clearly visible at the top.
   • The Cambridge Chronicle logo is present at the top left, indicating the publication source.

Visual Elements:

• The page has a sepia-toned background, giving it an aged or vintage appearance.
• The text is typed in a serif font, typical of newspaper printing from the 1970s.
• There are no images or illustrations visible in the portion of the page shown; the content is purely textual.

Overall Impression:

The page provides a detailed review of a groundbreaking graphic art exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting innovative techniques, materials, and artists. It also hints at broader cultural connections through a secondary article about Margaret Fisher and related events. The layout and design reflect the style of a mid-20th-century newspaper.

This image appears to contain two newspaper clippings mounted on a sturdy brown background, such as cardboard or thick paper. The clippings seem to be reviews or articles about art exhibitions. The text is printed in a serif font, typical of newspapers, with some handwritten annotations above and between the articles.

The upper clipping, titled "'New Graphic Art' at the Fogg," contains details about an exhibition at the Fogg Museum in Cambridge and discusses graphic art and styles. The handwritten note above it reads "Cambridge Chronicle" along with the date "9/20/73" and "Page Nine."

The lower clipping mentions Margaret Fisher and references her artistic exploration. It includes citations of various figures and concepts linked to art criticism and exhibitions.

The background has a small hole punched on the right, perhaps indicating it was part of a portfolio or scrapbook for archiving.

This image shows a collection of newspaper clippings mounted on a brown cardboard backing. The clippings are likely from different sections of a newspaper or different issues, as indicated by the different typeset and heading styles.

The larger clipping occupies the upper two-thirds of the cardboard and features a heading "CAMBRIDGE LEISURES" with a date handwritten above it, “9/28/73”, which probably indicates the date of the article or when it was collected. The article is titled "‘New Graphic Art’ at the Fogg" and discusses an art exhibition, mentioning the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. The text discusses various aspects of the exhibition, referencing techniques and the nature of the graphic art displayed.

Below the main article, there's a smaller, separate clipping with the heading "BOSTON SUNDAY ADVERTISER" titled "Margaret Brown: Full-blown, revolutionary" by ROBERT TAYLOR. This suggests it’s an article about a person named Margaret Brown, likely focusing on some aspect of her being unconventional or transformative, described as revolutionary, and critiqued by someone named Robert Taylor.

The mounted clippings indicate an interest in art and cultural events, and they may have been kept for personal reference, research, or sentimental reasons. The articles appear to be trimmed around the edges, possibly to fit onto the mounting board, and the whole assembly gives a feel of a DIY preservation project for articles of interest.

The image shows a beige scrapbook page with two clipping articles attached to it. The top clipping is a newspaper article titled "'New Graphic Art' at the Fogg" from the Cambridge Chronicle, dated 9/20/73, page nine. The article is by Ann Philips and discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Museum that features new American graphic art, noting a shift in the use of dots in graphic works and exploring themes related to graphic work and pictorialism.

Below that clipping, there is a second article partially pasted, titled "Margar" (likely a partial title, possibly "Margaret"), authored by Robert Taylor. This article mentions Margaret Fisher and references various museums and artists. Some text is missing or cut off, but it discusses topics such as discovery, control, Kandinsky, and the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The scrapbook page has two punched holes on the right side, indicating it was likely part of a binder or collection. The clippings are slightly yellowed, showing some age. There is a handwritten note at the top left of the page reading "CAMBRIDGE CHRONICL" (partially cut off), written in blue ink.

A vintage scrapbook page with torn newspaper clippings pasted onto brown kraft paper. There are two clusters of clippings: a top piece with the headline “New Graphic Art at the Fogg” (by Ann Phillips, Page Nine) and multiple columns of text about graphic art, and a lower piece with a large bold header starting with the name “Margaret” (plus smaller column text mentioning other names). The clippings are arranged neatly on the page, which has a couple of binder holes punched along the edge and a weathered, yellowed look.