The Manoogian Collection continues to be an exciting part of the Lighthouse ArtCenter‘s Exhibitions this season.  Art lovers have a rare opportunity to view extraordinary artworks by American artists that are not seen often in a public domain. The Manoogian Collection is one of the most significant private collections of American art compiled during the 20th century. Visitors can browse the exhibition or attend docent- led tours. On Thursday, January 21st published author and art historian Dr. Anne Palumbo shares important insights as she presents her lecture “Goddess, Guardian and Grand Old Gal: The Statue of Liberty as an American Icon”.  There will be special tours and evenings for private clubs and organizations, as well as educational programs for children. The Rickie Report shares the details here with some sneak peeks.  This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – mark your calendars now!

 

 

 

 

Lighthouse ArtCenter Museum, Gallery Square North

373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL

 

 

You Are Invited :

Selections from The Manoogian Collection:

Two Centuries of American Art

 

 

 

Special Lecture by Dr. Anne Palumbo

“Goddess, Guardian and Grand Old Gal: The Statue of Liberty as an American Icon”

 

 

Thursday, January 21, 2016

5:30-7:30 pm

Exhibit Runs  through March 5, 2016

 

 

 

Museum Hours:

Monday thru Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 

 

 

To view exhibition:

Members free; $10 nonmembers ages 13 and up; Saturday and Sunday admission is free.

(561) 746-3101

www.LighthouseArts.org

 

 

 

 

The Lighthouse ArtCenter Museum presents selections from The Manoogian Collection: Two Centuries of American Art through March 5, 2016. It is generously underwritten by Detroit industrialist, Richard Manoogian and his wife Jane. The exhibition will fill LAC’s galleries with priceless, diverse collection of works from 1856 – 1999. It is one of the most significant private collections of American art compiled during the 20th century. A number of paintings in the collection have been exhibited at the White House, National Gallery of Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Detroit Institute of Arts. The National Gallery considers the collection to be “a comprehensive survey of American painting, a remarkable one in capsule form.” It includes paintings of renowned artists, such as Frederick Frieseke, William Merritt Chase, Childe Hassam and Andrew Wyeth.

 

 

“Statue Of Liberty Celebration” by Frederick Rondel

 

As the statue was a gift from France to the United States, the French-born Rondel was paying tribute to both his native and adoptive countries by depicting its 1886 unveiling. He was among the many artists and illustrators who were pivotal in the dissemination of the statue’s image along with photographers, cinematographers and ad men.

 

 

 

 

“I was privileged to be a part of the Statue of Liberty Centennial Celebration in 1986, working with the French-American Committee on an exhibition shown at New York Public Library and the Musee des Artes Decoratifs in Paris,’” Dr. Palumbo explained. “My part of the exhibition concerned the statue’s image in history, art and popular culture, which turned out to be an exciting project with lots of surprises that I am happy to have an opportunity to share with visitors to the Lighthouse ArtCenter.”

 

 

 

Far from having a fixed meaning, Dr. Palumbo says, The Statue of Liberty’s image has undergone a number of transformations, as the lecture’s title suggests. A classical goddess at its inception, it became the guardian of American shores and values, and what Bob Hope called the “grand old gal” welcoming returning GIs in 1945.

 

 

 

 

The lecture will include examples of the many other associations that have gravitated to the statue over the years. Best known, of course, it its relation to immigration, which Dr. Palumbo says has been anything but straightforward. And other surprises abound, such as the statue’s role in the history of American aviation and in the movies. All are part of the continuing story of this most enduring of American icons.

 

 

Dr. Palumbo, who specializes in American art history, is a former Smithsonian Fellow and taught at George Washington University. The Lighthouse ArtCenter’s 3rd Thursdays are sponsored by the Meyer Law Firm.

 

 

 

 

The collection reflects Mr. Manoogian’s belief that, “It is important for people to appreciate the unique character, diversity and quality of American art. I hope that our collection will encourage others to both appreciate and collect American art.” Mr. Manoogian served as Chairman of the Detroit Institute of Arts (the DIA dedicated its American Wing as the Manoogian Wing) and has also served on the boards of Archives of American Art, the White House Preservation Fund and the Fine Arts Committee of the Department of State.

 

 

 

ABOUT LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER:

Since 1964, the Lighthouse ArtCenter, a member-supported, nonprofit organization, has been providing visual and performing arts for the community through unique collections, engaging exhibitions and cultural programs, a dynamic School of Art and diverse outreach activities. The Lighthouse ArtCenter Museum is located at 373 Tequesta Drive and the School of Art is located at 395 Seabrook Road in Tequesta, Fla. For exhibition or Museum information, call (561) 746-3101 or visit www.LighthouseArts.org.

 

 

 

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