There are billboards on the roads of Dallas town advertising the current exhibit of Modern Masters at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth. I had mentioned to Ever-Lovin’ that I would like to go. When dear lifelong friend Jorene invited me to join her for a morning at the museum, I jumped at the chance. (Jorene is a member of the Kimbell, and she has passes. That is a plus.) I love, love, love, being with Jorene. We never lack for conversation, so this was a win-win situation – I got to go to the Kimbell to see the Modern Masters exhibit, and I got to be with Jorene.
The official title of the exhibit is: The Age of Picasso and Matisse: Modern Masters from the Art Institute of Chicago.
Nearly 100 of the Art Institute’s most outstanding masterpieces will be on view at the Kimbell in The Age of Picasso and Matisse: Modern Masters from the Art Institute of Chicago. This exhibition—a loan show of unprecedented depth and quality—will allow residents of and visitors to another American city to appreciate Chicago’s stupendous modern collection for the first time. (Kimbell Art Museum website)
Photography was not allowed in the exhibit, so I must rely on pictures found online.
One of the first paintings to greet us was from Picasso’s blue period entitled Old Guitarist (1903). Sweet Mother of Pearl. I have seen pictures of this painting. It is always shocking to me to see the original painting of a famous painting. It was mentioned that Picasso was “blue” during this period of his life.
Picasso’s Mother and Child 1923. After the birth of his son, Picasso painted several mother and child paintings. Interesting. I never knew he painted pictures like this one.
Marc Chagall’s White Crucifixion was startling – It is so impressive when you see it in the gallery.
The white crucifixion painting emphasizes the suffering of Jesus and the Jewish people. At the sides violent acts against Jews occur such as the burning of a synagogue and invaders. And in the center, Jesus is shown crucified wearing a prayer shawl as a symbol that he is Jewish.[1] The work is startling as the crucifixion, often seen as a symbol of oppression by the Jewish people, is instead being used to represent their suffering.[2] (Wikipedia)
What amazed me most about this exhibit was how the exhibit explained the progression of modern art during the first five decades of the 20th century. There are almost 100 paintings, and sculptures in the exhibit. I learned something today, and it was very interesting. Paintings from the different periods -Fauvism, Cubism. Dada, Surrealism, Abstract (plus others) were explained.
We enjoyed the buffet lunch at the museum restaurant, and it was delicious. You get a choice of two soups, quiche or sandwich and salads (There were four salad choices.)
The exhibit will run through February 16, 2014. I would like to go back again, and I hope I get to go again.
Do visit – if going to art museums is your thing. I think you will like it.
Blessings to you and yours,
Thank you, Jorene.