ArtBabble: Illustration

The Snowy Day and the Art of Ezra Jack Keats

The Jewish Museum, New York — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:46:36 +0000

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Emily Casden, curatorial assistant at The Jewish Museum, tours the exhibition The Snowy Day and the Art of Ezra Jack Keats.

The Snowy Day and the Art of Ezra Jack Keats
The Jewish Museum, New York
September 9, 2011 - January 29, 2012
http://www.thejewishmuseum.org/exhibitions/the-snowy-day-and-keats-exhib...

Conan O'Brien as seen by artist John Kascht

National Portrait Gallery — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:30:35 +0000

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National Portrait Gallery

In this film "Funny Bones" artist John Kascht gives us a behind the scenes look at the creation of his portrait of Conan O' Brien, explaining his artistic process and approach to caricature. Presented by the NPG's "Gallery360" program.

"Witness: The Art of Jerry Pinkney"

Norman Rockwell Museum — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:59:18 +0000

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Norman Rockwell Museum

Exhibition video for "Witness: The Art of Jerry Pinkney," on view at Norman Rockwell Museum from November 13, 2010 through May 30, 2011. A master of the American picture book ("The Lion & The Mouse," "John Henry," "The Patchwork Quilt," et.al), Jerry Pinkney's unforgettable visual narratives reflect deeply felt personal and cultural themes, bearing witness to the African-American experience, the wonders of classic literature, and the wisdom in well-loved folk tales. A belief in the ability of images to speak about and to humanity is at this Caldecott-winning illustrator's core.

Gregory Crewdson's "Norman Rockwell Moment"

Norman Rockwell Museum — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:43:37 +0000

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Norman Rockwell Museum

Photographer Gregory Crewdson gave an evening lecture at Norman Rockwell Museum on March 27, 2010, regarding contemporary pathways in the field of photography, and his own inspired work. Here the artist describes some of the similarities behind the themes and approaches used in his work, and that of Norman Rockwell. The talk was presented in conjunction with the Museum's current photography exhibition "Norman Rockwell: Behind the Camera."

discusses the similarities between his work and that of Norman Rockwell. Taped at a March 27 lecture at Norman Rockwell Museum.

Dinotopia: The Fantastical Art of James Gurney

Norman Rockwell Museum — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:59:29 +0000

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Norman Rockwell Museum

Norman Rockwell Museum's traveling exhibition "Dinotopia: The Fantastical Art of James Gurney" takes a look at the fantasy illustrator's work for his acclaimed book series Dinotopia. This exhibition video goes inside the artist's studio for an in-depth look at his artistic process. Mr. Gurney's new how-to book "Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist" is out now, and the artist will be giving an exclusive art workshop based on the book at Norman Rockwell Museum on Saturday, March 13, from 1 to 4 p.m.

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Conserving Norman Rockwell's "United Nations"

Norman Rockwell Museum — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:27:44 +0000

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Norman Rockwell Museum

This video was created for Norman Rockwell Museum's new exhibition "Conserving Norman Rockwell's 'United Nations,'" which examines the process of restoring one of Rockwell's important charcoal studies. Leslie Paisley, Conservator of Paper Department Head at Williamstown Art Conservation Center, takes viewers through the process of treating a fragile work on paper through such means as aqueous water technique-- viewers, don't try this at home!

Norman Rockwell Museum: An Introduction

Norman Rockwell Museum — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:03:02 +0000

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Norman Rockwell Museum

Welcome to Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. This video presents an overview of the Museum's ongoing programs and exhibitions, featuring the art of contemporary and past masters in the field of illustration, and the largest collection of original artwork by Norman Rockwell. For more information, visit http://www.nrm.org