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_________________________________________________ alla prima : Italian ; meaning first attempt
is proud to present our Alla Prima Online Video Series which includes:
_________________________________________________ Online Exhibit
Check out our fanatastic online exhibit entitled Activity Paused May 9 - July 20
take a look now!_________________________________________________
The New Mexico Art League Will be Closed for a Little While Longer In light of the continuing risk of the spread of the corona virus and in the interest of the health and safety of our students, artists and friends, the New Mexico Art League will be closed to the public for the time being. The good news . . .We will be offering our exhibitions and classes online through the summer with our amazing faculty that you know and love! If you are currently registered in an upcoming class we want you to know that the online version of your class will be different but just as fun and informative as a studio class, you just won't be in the same room. Our faculty is excited about the new online format and committed to creating a great experience for every student. In the event that the Zoom class does not work for you for whatever reason we are asking that our students consider taking a credit for a class in the fall or donating your class fee to the New Mexico Art at this critical time. As always, we are so grateful for your loyal support and wish everyone good health and good wishes during this very difficult time. We miss you and look forward to seeing you back at the New Mexico Art League as soon as life returns to normal. Thank you for understanding and please stay healthy! | ____________________ Art Book Pick Here is a recommendation from our very own Michael Ottersen!
Hilary Spurling, an English novelist and theater critic, has written a two volume biography on the life and work of the French artist, Henri Matisse.The first volume, "The Unknown Matisse" covers the artist's early years, starting in 1869 and ending in 1908.The second volume, "Matisse the Master, A Life of Henri Matisse, The Conquest of Colour 1908-1954" is my recommendation for it's extensive overview of the life and work of one of the 20th century's most influential artists. So much of the contemporary art of today derives from either Picasso or Matisse's investigations into color, form and space. Both were major innovators and their love/hate relationship and artistic competition endured for their entire lives. Matisse was more cerebral of the two, but also interested in visual seduction through color and linear rhythm. Spurling is very skillful in presenting a tremendous amount of historical information during the tumultuous early years of Modernism in a fluid and highly readable style. A great read for anyone curious about the modern in modern art, but also a comprehensive view into the life of a French artist and the European avant-garde. Enjoy! - Art League Faculty Member Michael Ottersen ____________________ Call __________________ A Small Token of Our Appreciation As a way to say thank you we would like to offer a 20% discount to our Frontline Heroes who are helping save lives every day by the work they continue to do to keep us all cared for and safe during the COVID-19 tragedy. Please contact our Director, Buffy Nelson to receive this special pricing.
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