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Norman Rockwell

NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND: OCEAN WALKS, SAILING AND GALLERIES ABOUND

// Current Issue, Issue Articles, July/August 2019

by Suzanne Volmer

On a sunny day, Newport, Rhode Island, has the atmospheric brightness of the French Riviera. Glints of silvery light play on the deep blue ocean and animate the waterfront. No matter the Fahrenheit, somewhere there is a breeze, and this contributes to making Newport a great yachting destination. If arriving by car, it is worthwhile to take the Newport Bridge with its $4 toll to enjoy the magnificent panorama of boats plying the harbor, many of which are beautiful under sail. Other options for travel might be by private yacht, cruise ship or taking a ferry from Providence, Block Island or Jamestown. “The City by the Sea” is cosmopolitan. It is a destination for events, day trips or a summer, autumn or even a winter getaway. Home of the U.S. Naval War College, and also the Pell Center for International Relations, it has varied cultural institutions, including museums, galleries, … [Read more...] about NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND: OCEAN WALKS, SAILING AND GALLERIES ABOUND

NORMAN ROCKWELL & HIS CONTEMPORARIES OPENS AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ILLUSTRATORS; ROCKWELL MUSEUM TEAMS UP WITH COLLECTIVE ARTS BREWING

// Artscope Online, Current Exhibits, Visual Arts

by Elayne Clift

In conjunction with the 50th anniversary celebration at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts (see Artscope Magazine’s May/June 2019 issue for feature on this season’s exhibition highlights), the National Museum of American Illustrators in Newport, Rhode Island will debut its newest exhibition on May 23, culminating with a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing that occurred on July 20, 1969. “Norman Rockwell & His Contemporaries: Fabulous Forties to Sensational Sixties” focuses on the 1940s through the 1960s, a time in American history when significant political and social changes were defining daily life for post-WWII Americans, and those who lived through the Cold War, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Works include “Another Way to Go” by Stevan Dohanos, John Falter’s “Family Picnic” and Richard Stone’s 1956 advertisement for … [Read more...] about NORMAN ROCKWELL & HIS CONTEMPORARIES OPENS AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ILLUSTRATORS; ROCKWELL MUSEUM TEAMS UP WITH COLLECTIVE ARTS BREWING

Norman Rockwell (1894–1978), "Girl Reading the Post," 1941, oil on canvas, 35 1/4” x 27 1/4”. Cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, March 1, 1941 From the permanent collection of Norman Rockwell Museum. ©1941 SEPS: Licensed by Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis, IN.

THE POWER OF ILLUSTRATION: NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM TURNS 50

// Current Issue, Issue Articles, May/June 2019

by Elayne Clift

Ever since Norman Rockwell’s portrayals of American life graced the covers of The Saturday Evening Post, the beloved illustrator has been among the most recognized artists reflecting American art and culture. An astute visual storyteller and masterful painter, he had a distinct and personal message to share. That message conveyed the spirit of a nation whether recalling childhood pranks, young love, family rituals or facing hardships. Many of his works revealed his own life, his family, friends and neighbors and offered a behind-the-scenes look at the autobiographical aspects of his art. His son once remarked that his family felt as if they were “living out Saturday Evening Post covers.” In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, an extensive retrospective of his work will be on view from June 8 through October 27 along … [Read more...] about THE POWER OF ILLUSTRATION: NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM TURNS 50