Marking the centenary of Auguste Rodin’s death in 1917, this exhibition, featuring about 50 objects from the Fine Arts Museums’ permanent collection, presents a significant opportunity to examine the legacy of the artist who has been called the father of modern sculpture. The Legion of Honor holds one of the finest collections in the world of sculpture by Rodin cast during his lifetime.
At the legion of Honor: January 28, 2017 – December 31, 2017
Sculture above: The Age of Bronze (detail), ca. 1875–1877. Bronze, 71 1/2 x 21 1/4 x 25 1/2 in
Monet: The Early Years will be the first major US exhibition devoted to the initial phase of Claude Monet’s (French, 1840–1926) career. Through approximately sixty paintings, the exhibition demonstrates the radical invention that marked the artist’s development during the formative years of 1858 to 1872. In this period the young painter developed his unique visual language and technique, creating striking works that manifested his interest in painting textures and the interplay of light upon surfaces.
This exhibition is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Monet’s mastery before Impressionism, and includes paintings that are profoundly daring and surprising. Depictions of moments both large and small, with friends and loved ones, in the solitude of forests and fields and in the quiet scenes of everyday, offer new revelations about an artist that many consider to be ubiquitous.
With a selection of works gathered from some of the most important international collections – the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and other public and private collections worldwide – Monet: The Early Years authoritatively demonstrates the artist’s early command of many genres, not only the landscapes for which he has become so renowned but also still lifes, portraits and genre scenes.
At the Legion of Honor: February 25, 2017 – May 29, 2017
Painting above: La Grenouillère, 1869. Oil on canvas, 29 3/8 x 39 1/4 in
Frank Stella burst onto the art scene in 1959 at the age of 23, with his now-legendary series of black paintings. Over the years his abstract compositions have become increasingly complex and dynamic, moving out from the walls into the third dimension, expanding the very definition of painting. The de Young is the only West Coast venue for this retrospective covering six decades of Stella’s work, including paintings, wall mounted reliefs and sculpture. Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into the work of one of the most important living American artists.
At the de Young, November 5, 2016 – February 26, 2017
Painting above: Lac Laronge III, 1969. Acrylic on canvas. 108 x 162 in.
Mira debajo de la superficie: El Area de la Bahía, incluyendo el Condado de Marin, es un centro de actividad para la trata de personas. Ven y aprende acerca de la explotación sexual y trabajo forzado en el Condado de Marin y lo que usted puede hacer para acabar con ello.
¿Quiénes deben asistir? Padres, maestros, miembros de la comunidad.
Look beneath the surface: the Bay Area is a hub for human trafficking, and Marin County is part of that hub. Come learn about sex and labor trafficking in Marin and what you and do to help end it.
Who should attend? Parents, teachers, concerned community members.
Learn why backyard composting can be easier than you think. In her talk on Basic Backyard Composting, Master Gardener, Joan Irwin will tell you how to dig a hole, fill it with table scraps and walk away until spring when you come back to enriched, fertile soil in your garden. And, she’ll tell you why it works. She will also teach you the proper way to build a successful, DYI compost pile. And, she’ll briefly discuss vermiculture (composting with worms).
You really can to turn your food scrapes and garden trimmings into BLACK GOLD that will nourish your plants.
Joan Irwin is a Certified Marin Master Gardener. She speaks frequently on Composting and Organic Vegetable Gardening. She lives in Mill Valley. Joan has degrees from the University of Michigan and UC-Berkeley. Joan attended the Environmental Forum of Marin training (Class 37, 2010). Currently she serves on the Zero Waste Marin Local Taskforce. Her goal is to improve the world, one compost pile at a time.
Many are intimidated at the thought of doing their own pruning. Come learn the basic principles that will afford you the confidence to prune anything in your garden from roses to redwoods.
Speaker, Gary Bartl, a UC Marin Master Gardener since 2001, has over 25 years of gardening experience. Known as an ‘edu-tainer’, Gary has combined his passion for gardening with his professional work with severely emotionally disturbed youth. Gary was lead designer in the development of the succulent garden at the Falkirk Cultural Center.
Bloody battles, daring rescues, passionate romance and a shape-shifting monkey warrior.
One of the world’s greatest works of literature, the Rama epic — the 2,500-year-old classic and its many versions — teems with excitement. The story of Prince Rama’s quest to defeat a powerful demonic king, rescue his abducted wife and re-establish order in the world is also, for many, a sacred tradition. For centuries, this beloved tale has been told again and again through visual and performing arts, literature and religious teachings in the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and beyond.
This exhibition invites you to explore the personalities and perspectives of four main characters: Rama; his wife Sita; Rama’s faithful monkey lieutenant Hanuman; and the 10-headed demon king Ravana. Spanning the ancient to the contemporary, this major international survey of 135 artworks captures the epic in a new light. Coursing beneath the drama and fantasy of the thrilling tale, discover timeless human struggles and poignant moments that will resonate with your own story.
First Wednesdays Art Talks at provided by the Friends of the San Rafael Library.
Exhibition ends January 15 at the Asian Art Museum.
Tuesday, December 6th – Saturday, December 10th, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Open ‘til 7:00 pm on Thursday, December 8
Everything in the store – all books, CDs, DVDs, and audio books will be marked down. It’s a perfect time to do holiday shopping as many of our books are in brand new condition which makes them ideal for gift giving. We’ll be serving hot cider and cookies in the afternoons so everyone is invited for some good cheer and a treat! Proceeds benefit the San Rafael Public Library and Pickleweed branch.
Come and make beautiful cards for your winter holiday to show how much you care. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own materials to personalize your cards or to share with others. No loose glitter please! Adults only.
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