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An April Afternoon at the MFA – Part 3

As I mentioned in my previous posts (part one and part two), back in April, I spent an afternoon at the MFA (Museum of Fine Arts) here in Boston.  We saw 3 notable things:

  1. The Turner Exhibit
  2. Art in Bloom
  3. The Philip Guston Exhibit

My first post covered my experience of the Turner Exhibit.  My second post took a look at Art in Bloom 2022.  And now, we finally get to my surprise favorite: Philip Guston.  I had seen Philip Guston's later work in many museums over the years.  So I was familiar with him. But this exhibit took a look at his artwork through time and it was mind-blowing.  I loved seeing his journey.  I loved seeing how one idea evolved into another idea.  I loved learning more about his life and his influences.  I loved it so much that I bought the exhibit catalogue (and for a lot more than they're charging on Amazon, btw). 

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Here is a peek at the exhibit:

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I had plans to go back and see the exhibit a few more times — something I would have done in the before-baby-times — but alas, it did not happen.  Visiting this exhibit was a deeply inspiring experience for me.  I hope you found some inspiration too.

Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a painter, printmaker, and collage artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Her artwork investigates the interplay of identity and perception, inviting viewers to take a longer look. Julie works in layers, both physically and metaphorically, exploring what is visible and what is concealed. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops and her online classroom at MyArtPractice.com. Julie's achievements include high-profile clients, multiple publications - including her book, “Carve Stamp Play” - and exhibits in New York City and throughout Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Brown University.

7 thoughts on “An April Afternoon at the MFA – Part 3

  • Sounds like a nice evening. I’ll pay them a visit in July, too.

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  • Sounds like a nice evening. I’ll pay them a visit in July, too.

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  • Sounds like a nice evening. I’ll pay them a visit in July, too.

    Reply
  • Sounds like a nice evening. I’ll pay them a visit in July, too.

    Reply
  • Sounds like a nice evening. I’ll pay them a visit in July, too.

    Reply
  • Sounds like a nice evening. I’ll pay them a visit in July, too.

    Reply
  • Sounds like a nice evening. I’ll pay them a visit in July, too.

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