Last Thursday, a friend and I attended a session at the National Gallery of Canada that is part of the Contemporary Conversations created in partnership with the Art in Embassies Program and the U.S. Embassy-Ottawa.
On that evening, Marc Mayer, National Gallery Director and CEO interviewed Peter Schjeldahl, renowned New Yorker art critic. Schjeldahl has been described as America's most influential writer on art. Anyone who complains that art writing is too dry or stuck up would do well to read Schjeldahl.
On that evening, Marc Mayer, National Gallery Director and CEO interviewed Peter Schjeldahl, renowned New Yorker art critic. Schjeldahl has been described as America's most influential writer on art. Anyone who complains that art writing is too dry or stuck up would do well to read Schjeldahl.
No one will ever accuse Peter Schjeldahl’s articles in the New Yorker of being too academic because his one-liners are articulate, pleasing and illustrative. The 72-year-old art critic seeks to make his writing meaningful. His writing is motivated from a desire to be understood by all readers and a determination to help them engage with art of every kind.
During the interview, it was clear that Peter Schjeldahl’s has great wit, insights and intelligence. I've since ordered his latest book "Let's See" and look forward to reading it.
During the interview, it was clear that Peter Schjeldahl’s has great wit, insights and intelligence. I've since ordered his latest book "Let's See" and look forward to reading it.
This week, I'm sharing a painting that I completed last weekend. It's another painting to be part of my series on antiques.
I particularly enjoyed creating the various effects of rust and old metal. Painting the floor was also a challenge with different layers and effects.
Have a great week,
Danielle
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