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“His sister having a baby was probably also a sign he needed to grow up.” - Jane Kallir, quoted in Kelly Crow’s recent The Wall Street Journal exclusive “A Secret Baby and a Nazi Hospital: The Untold Mystery Upending an Artist’s Legacy”. While the majority of exhibitions about Egon Schiele focus on his “expressionist breakthrough” from 1910-1913, Schiele reached his creative pinnacle towards the end of his short life. Major changes in his personal life, including his sister (and muse)’s illegitimate child with his best friend, shifted his artwork to a more empathetic and universal style. The story of Gerti Peshka, alongside other revelations about Schiele’s later years, will be featured in “Changing Times: Egon Schiele’s Last Years, 1914–1918”, opening this Friday at the Leopold Museum. Images: A rare photo of Gertrude Schiele Peschka with her husband, Anton, and their two eldest children, Gerti and Toni, in 1918. Credit to Wien Museum. Gerti’s admission, at 17, to the Steinhof hospital, where she was diagnosed with epilepsy and later schizophrenia. Credit to Vienna City and State Archives.

"Historias, meaning both histories and stories, is more than just a celebration—it is an urgent political intervention" Read more about the work of The Clemente Center in ARTnews.

Just under 2 weeks to apply for #TheBeverley Art Writers Travel Grant to Australia! The Beverley?is a US$10,000 grant awarded annually to an established American freelance writer who has an outstanding reputation for art journalism. The purpose of the grant is to foster cultural exchange, discussion and coverage of the Australian contemporary visual arts community and its programs. Learn more and apply before March 31 here: https://lnkd.in/dZHibadx

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Beautiful evening in brilliant company at?#TheBeverley?discussion last night at?American Australian Association! 2024 Beverley Art Writers Travel Grant to Australia grantee Aruna D’Souza was in conversation with 2023 grantee Lauren O’Neill-Butler. The two discussed Aruna’s encounters with Australia’s First Nations art scene, including many serendipitous adventures—and delicious meals—that were a testament to the rich, welcoming creative communities across Australia. Intros by AAA’s new President Steven Marshall, and Blue’s John Melick. Thanks again to all the writers, curators, educators and patrons who attended, and a shout out to the team at AAA, The Beverley volunteer selection committee, and our own Blue crew. ???? PSA: The 2025 grant period is open through March 31! Learn more, and apply, via AAA: https://lnkd.in/dZHibadx

One week away! American Australian Association and Blue Medium invite you to AAA headquarters on Wednesday, March 12, 6 - 8p. Join us for a conversation between 2024 Beverley Art Writers Grant Recipient Aruna D’Souza as she recounts her recent visit to Australia. While in Australia, D’Souza met with First Nations artists, curators, and writers, learning not only about Indigenous arts but also the collective structures that artists have built to support themselves and their creative communities. She interviewed Archie Moore and members of the team that organized the Australia Pavilion at the 2024 Venice Biennale, explored Australia’s food culture, and was bowled over by its flora and fauna. In conversation with Aruna will be writer, editor, and educator Lauren O’Neill-Butler, 2023 recipient of the Beverly Art Writers Travel Grant. More information and how to register at the link below! RSVP is required. https://lnkd.in/eaM4Q6Cb

From Observer: "Japanese artist?Tomokazu Matsuyama?will take his place in the spotlight during L.A. Art Week, bringing his cosmopolitan, eclectic vision to the City of Stars in a solo booth of monumental new paintings for Almine Rech at Frieze and in an engaging digital work that will take over the facade of the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. In anticipation of these milestones, Observer met with Matsuyama at his Greenpoint studio to discuss his process, his life journey and his approach to a multifaceted practice that translates his personal universe across media." https://lnkd.in/eBiFQwUq

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Museum Director Mario R. Rossero On Andy Warhol, Community Engagement and Arts Education in Uncertain Times

Applications for #TheBeverley are open through the end of March! Do you have questions for past grantees, or want to learn more about what they did on their own trips to Australia? Join us at American Australian Association headquarters in Manhattan on Wednesday, March 12 for a conversation between 2024 grantee Aruna D'Souza (who will go in depth on her recent trip to Australia) and 2023 grantee Lauren O'Neill-Butler. RSVP and other event info coming soon! ??