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American artist John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) is known as the society portrait painter of the Gilded Age. A lifelong expatriate, Sargent made seven visits to Spain from 1879 to 1912, resulting in a remarkable body of work. This exhibition is the first to explore the influence of Spain on Sargent’s work, and the Legion of Honor will be its exclusive West coast stop. Sargent and Spain will present an array of the artist’s dazzling oils, watercolors, and drawings, along with never-before-exhibited photographs showcasing Spain’s people, architecture, and magnificent rural and urban landscapes. This talk will immerse you in the rich culture of Spain and Sargent’s vibrant depictions of the country’s churches, coastlines, and dancers.
Luanne Andreotti, arts writer, editor, and docent at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco will lead us in a talk on the exhibition.
Luanne received her Master of Arts degree in Journalism from Northwestern University, and her Bachelor’s Degree in History from UC Santa Barbara. She is currently the editor-in-chief of docent to docent Magazine, an online FAMSF resource she co-founded to keep the docent community connected. Luanne began her career as an on-air reporter for a CBS affiliate in central Pennsylvania, and at CNN in Atlanta as a news writer and on-air reporter for the southeast bureau and Showbiz Today. She left broadcasting to write about art and design and has served as an editor and contributor to newspapers and magazines nationwide. She segued to the web as West Coast Editor of Ecosalon.com, a magazine covering mindful living. She also produced the book Nursery Style for the design brand Serena and Lily.
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Featuring more than 100 of his most iconic images of Yosemite, San Francisco, and the American Southwest, the exhibition Ansel Adams In Our Time at the de Young Museum looks back and forward in time by placing Adams’ work in direct conversation with 19th century photographers who influenced him, as well as contemporary artists who followed. This talk will trace Adams’ career and share some stories about how he created some of his distinctive photos. It will also explore Adams’ ties to the Bay Area and his commitment to wilderness preservation which continues to serve as an urgent call to protect our environment.
Our docent for this talk, Mike Madrid has been a docent at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco since 2019. He was an advertising and marketing executive for more than twenty years, specializing in global fashion brands. Mike is the author of three books including The Supergirls: Fashion, Feminism, Fantasy, and the History of Comic Book Heroines, which NPR named as one of their “Five Best Books to Share with A Friend.” He has written articles for a number of publications including The Huffington Post, and has spoken at colleges, libraries, and conferences across the country. A San Francisco native, Mike is an avid traveler who loves to visit museums both large and small around the world.
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The Magic, Mystery, and Mastery of Vermeer
Celebrate the once-in-a-lifetime exhibit at Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum, which brings together an unprecedented 28 of Vermeer’s 37 known works—even he never saw this many of his works together. Preview the exhibition and learn why Vermeer’s magical works are so beloved. Little is known about his life, but much has been written about his style, his controversial method of painting, and what his works can tell us about life in 17th century Holland.
We will be guided in this exploration by one of our favorite docents, Avril Angevine. Avril is an independent art lecturer who has spoken at the Alameda Library many times. She is a Humanities and English instructor at local colleges, and a museum guide at both SFMOMA and the Oakland Museum.