Landscapes from the Age of Impressionism continues through September 7. The 40 paintings on view include many of the finest examples of mid- and late-19th century French and American landscapes in the Brooklyn Museum's collection.
It offers a striking survey of plein-air painting from Gustave Courbet and continuing with painters from the Barbizon School who had a great impact on the generation of French Impressionists that followed, including Claude Monet, Alfred Sisley, Gustave Caillebotte and Pierre-August Renoir.
Their influence was also felt by a number of their American contemporaries including Childe Hassam, Edward Henry Potthast, Julian Alden Weir, Theodore Robinson, John Henry Twachtman and John Singer Sargent. This exhibition offers viewers the opportunity to see what truly kindred spirits these French and American painters were.
Visitors can enjoy these beautiful outdoor scenes in the air-conditioned comfort of the Museum's galleries. Partnering with Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC), the DAM is an official summer "Chill Zone" where folks can walk, bike or take public transportation to a cool spot during the season's steamiest hours. Landscapes from the Age of Impressionism is presented by U.S. Bank. The exhibition is included in general admission.
Celebrate the 2008 Democratic National Convention and political life at the Denver Art Museum Target Free Day Monday, August 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
As part of its commitment to community and the arts, Target will host a free day at the Denver Art Museum (DAM) on Monday, August 25, to celebrate the Democratic National Convention. This special day gives Denverites, delegates and their families a chance to view the DAM's world-class collections and spectacular exhibitions on a day the Museum will normally be closed. The Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free tickets will be available on-site starting at 9:45 a.m.
Get Out the Vote poster display
AIGA, the professional association for design, is working with more than 200 artists—including 16 nationally recognized designers—to create posters, digital videos and motion graphics in its 2008 Get Out the Vote (GOTV) awareness campaign. The Denver Art Museum, which is home to the AIGA Design Archives, will digitally showcase highlights from the GOTV poster collection August 12 through 28, during the Democratic National Convention. The posters will be displayed on the screen in the Hamilton Building's first floor elevator lobby. This display is made possible by Accenture, the Denver Art Museum's technology partner. -- www.denverartmuseum.org
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