History of Faberge: This lecture was a good one! It began with the VMFA employee (I forgot her name and position) explaining the origin. The Faberge movement began with annual Easter gifts to Empress Feodorvna. Their were almost 50 of them created up until 1916. These eggs typically would hold a piece of decorative art with cultural references. Today 43 of the 50 eggs can be found in museums. Each egg was unique in its own way, no two eggs were ever the same. Not only were eggs created, but everyday household items and dinning items were made. The entire movement should be renamed the fancy era.
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Reynolds Gallery was founded by Beverly Reynolds in Richmond, Va. The Gallery represent regional artist and VCU students and professors. The Exhibitions to view were by Claes Oldenburg, David Freed [Some Portraits], and Katie Barrie [On Vacation]. Out of the three I was the most interested in Freed's exhibition. His use of paper and skill. A lot of his works were narrow and/or wide which I found captivating. Another thing I found interesting was the cost of these simple pieces. It b=gives insight on how success corresponds to wealth. Like Oldenburg's series of everyday objects seem so simple in skill, but one piece is at least $1,000 dollars. Back to Oldenburg, his pieces of everyday objects are appealing in a scene of element, but how meaningful they are is hard to find. Overall this was a good walking field trip and I would like to go back to visit any future exhibitions.
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