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Bite-Sized Art: History, News, Auctions, and More!
Welcome! If you’re new here, every week we send out a newsletter containing:
- One “Frame” of the week: history & opinions about a work of art
- One “Fame” of the week: sales from auctions or other big art news
- One “Find” of the week: a work we like, gallery opening, or surprise!
Frame of the Week
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Madonna and Child with Two Angels (1450–1465) by Fra Filippo Lippi
This rendition of the Madonna and Child was created in the 15th century by Fra Filippo Lippi. The painting exemplifies the ideals and techniques of the Early Renaissance period.
One of the most interesting aspects of the painting is the frame which the figures appear in. The window frame symbolizes a threshold between the sacred and secular realms. It suggests that the figures exist in a heavenly or divine space, set apart from the earthly realm.
Lippi's portrayal of the Madonna and Child reflects a sense of tenderness and maternal love. The expressions on the faces of the figures exude serenity, emphasizing the intimate connection between mother and child.
Fame of the Week
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A Village Landscape With a Market by Jan Brueghel the Elder
This Jan Brueghel the Elder, entitled A Village Landscape With a Market, was recently sold at a Sotheby’s auction for just under $900,000 USD.
From a slightly elevated viewpoint, Brueghel opens a window onto the daily life of a village settled on the edge of a river, as the bright rays of a crisp sunshine emerge from behind the dwelling the rises at left. On this particular clear day, Brueghel captures a bustling market filled with cattle and livestock as villagers barter or go about their daily lives.
For more info on the auction, click here!
Find of the Week
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Cy Twombly broke my heart (2022) by Jan-Henri Booyens
Simchowitz is pleased to present Deflector Ray, the first solo show of the South African artist Jan-Henri Booyens (b.1980) in Los Angeles.
The title comes from Star Trek, suggesting an inherent contradiction—a type of force field that can be used to absorb and protect, while at the same time, shooting outward to destroy and kill.
From simchowitz.com
Believe it or not, I can actually draw.
That’s it for this week! If you know of any art news you’d like me to feature, artworks you’d like me to write about, or anything else, feel free to dm me on Instagram. And please share the newsletter too!