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Modern Masters Who Painted Bermuda
It’s been said artists don’t paint what they see but rather what they feel about what they see. If this is so then two modern masters of American painting who both died earlier this summer clearly felt unconditional love for Bermuda. In fact both men’s canvasses of Bermuda are among their best known works. Edward Raymond Kinstler... Read more of this article
1940s Bermuda Mermaid Poster Sells For $5,750
A Pan Am poster, created in the 1940s, led the way for designs promoting Bermuda as a travel destination at Swann Auction Galleries’ Vintage Poster auction in New York on August 7, selling for almost $6,000. A spokesperson for the gallery explained, “Bermuda by Clipper/Pan American World Airways, by Boris Artzybasheff [1899-1965], had expected... Read more of this article
Old Bermuda Posters For Auction In New York
A series of vintage travel posters featuring Bermuda from the 1940s and 1950s will be on offer at Swann Auction Galleries Vintage Posters sale next month in New York. A spokesperson said, “A series of vintage travel posters celebrating the delights of Bermuda will be on offer at Swann Auction Galleries Vintage Posters sale on August 7 in New York. “Highlights... Read more of this article
Photos: Carter House Anniversary Art Exhibition
Carter House is currently hosting an Art Exhibition in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the St. David’s Island Historical Society. A spokesperson said, “We are presenting at Carter House a unique exhibition of paintings, prints and drawings of Bermuda, primarily St Georges and St David’s, covering the period from the early 1800’s... Read more of this article
Painting By Norman Lewis Sells For $725,000
A painting by Norman Lewis recently sold for $725,000, with the sale part of a record-setting African American Art Auction by the Swann Auction Galleries in New York. Mr Lewis [1909-1979] — whose parents reportedly emigrated to New York from Bermuda in the early 20th century — is widely regarded as one of the finest African-American Abstract... Read more of this article
Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church Opening
Residents and visitors are invited to view the hand-painted icons at the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, which will be opening to the public, every Wednesday and Saturday, starting Wednesday, July 5th throughout the summer until the end of August. The cathedral features an interior full of painted icons by Abba Gebre Hiwot Wolde Samuel, who was... Read more of this article
19th Century Art Collection To Be Displayed
The Bermuda National Trust has been gifted the Fay and Geoffrey Elliott Collection, a collection of more than 300 Bermuda 19th century paintings and photographs painstakingly collected by the Elliotts over a period of 30 years. To celebrate the gift and Bermuda’s nautical heritage, the Trust, in conjunction with Chubb, have partnered to show a selection... Read more of this article
BNT Exhibition To Highlight Historic Paintings
This Thursday, the Bermuda National Trust is launching a free exhibition at Waterville highlighting water colours painted by Edward James between 1861-1877. James is considered to be one of the finest artists in Bermuda during the period of the US Civil War, and many of his works contain enlightening details of the American blockade at the East End... Read more of this article
Historical Donation To Tom Moore’s Tavern
Guests at Tom Moore’s Tavern can now get a peek at a unique piece of historical artwork, thanks to a special donation from Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art. Tom Butterfield, the founder of Masterworks, recently donated a print from Irish artist Robert Rothwell’s portrait of Tom Moore. Mr. Moore was a famed Irish poet, singer and songwriter who... Read more of this article
Sketches Depict Island In Late 19th Century
Capturing Bermuda’s history in a truly unique way, a series of sketches by Henry Finn serve as a reminder of the island as it existed in the late nineteenth century, some 121 years after they were published in Harpers Weekly in April 1895. Fenn, known as one of the most prominent landscape illustrator of that time, was born in Richmond, England... Read more of this article
Exhibit Highlights History Of Friendly Societies
The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art has recently opened a new gallery exhibit showcasing a unique and fascinating slice of Bermuda history. Bermuda Friendly Societies – A Cultural and Historical Exhibition opened to a large audience in the Rick Faries Gallery on Friday night. Those in attendance included Minister Pat Gordon Pamplin, Dame Jennifer... Read more of this article
Paintings Of Wildlife From 1831 To Be Displayed
The ACE Gallery today announced the opening of “Lansdown Guilding: A Natural History of Bermuda.” In celebration of Heritage Month the ACE Gallery and the Bermuda National Trust have partnered to showcase these colourful paintings of Bermuda’s marine wildlife for the first time since there were created in 1831. The opening reception is... Read more of this article
Lecture, Slideshow On Drawings From 1800s
The St. George’s Foundation is getting set to host Dr. Edward Harris of the National Museum of Bermuda, along with two special guests, for a lecture and slideshow highlighting the 19th century artwork of Johnson Savage. The event will take place on Saturday, April 5 at 3.00pm. A spokesperson said, “We are excited to host Dr. Ed Harris of... Read more of this article
BNG To Host Talk On Barnes Art Collection
Franklin Hill Perrell, art historian, former Chief Curator of the Nassau County Museum of Art, and co-founder of Artful Circle, will be speaking at the Bermuda National Gallery later this month in a talk entitled “A New Look at the Barnes Art Collection.” The talk will give those in attendance an updated look at the Barnes Collection in... Read more of this article
Drawings From The 1800s Donated To Museum
An album containing 39 watercolour and pencil drawings that depict landscapes of Bermuda and local activities from 1833–36 was recently donated to the National Museum of Bermuda. This exquisite album contains panoramic and harbour views, and scenes of 19th century activities such as whale processing, shipwreck salvage, boat repair, selling fish and... Read more of this article
American Painter’s WWII Bermuda Connection
Floyd MacMillan Davis was an American painter and illustrator who was stationed in Bermuda in the 1940s as a war correspondent, using his artistic talents to capture life of that era. Known for his work in marketing and advertising for nearly two decades before beginning to work with Life Magazine, Davis was described as “someone who could capture... Read more of this article
