Monthly Archives: December 2010

Raphael Soyer, “Protected,” 1938

Posted on December 27, 2010 by osucurator

Social Realist artist Raphael Soyer may not have been as famous as Picasso, but he captured the every day lives of many men and women in New York City. Soyer was a Russian-born American who emigrated with his family to … Continue reading →

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Beth Grabowski, “Bark Bark,” 1995

Posted on December 20, 2010 by osucurator

The work of Stella Elizabeth Grabowski, Beth Grabowski for short, centers on the theme of nostalgia and identity.  Nostalgia is defined as a wistful desire to return in thought or in fact to a former time in one’s life, or … Continue reading →

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Robert Gordy, “Hesperides,” 1972

Posted on December 13, 2010 by osucurator

Robert Gordy was an American artist born in Jefferson Island, Louisiana in 1933. Best known for his colorful, playful compositions and cubist headshots, Gordy dabbled in a multitude of twentieth century styles – everything from Impressionism to Art Deco – … Continue reading →

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Museum news

Posted on December 10, 2010 by osucurator

The future OSU art museum has been in the news recently: • In a press release dated December 3, 2010, it was announced that the OSU Regents have approved $6 million for the renovation of the Postal Plaza building. • … Continue reading →

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Student research: Morgan Davis on collections management

Posted on December 6, 2010 by osucurator

My involvement with the collection began as an honors contract for my 20th Century Art History course. My professor and I agreed that we didn’t want to go about this the normal way, i.e. write a paper and call it … Continue reading →

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