Marie Bracquemond presents a cautionary tale of the talented artist overshadowed by the demands of her partner. Her story also illustrates the importance of a supportive and encouraging family in the pursuit of creative success.
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In honor of Women’s History Month, I present you with some artists that were instrumental to the Impressionist movement, and who also just happen to be women ;) Please join Lisa Michaux for her lecture Mary Cassatt, Berthe Morisot, and Marie Bracquemond and the Impressionist Exhibitions at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts on March 12th at 11:00 am. The event is free, but tickets are required.
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According to Minneapolis Institute of Art, Collectors Cookbook and the recipe from Mrs. Malcolm S. Mackay: this Mushroom Soup is #1!
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Welcome Lisa Michaux our newest Tastemaker in Residence. She's forgotten more about art than I will ever know! Her spirited point of view takes us behind the scenes of the The Wedding Feast at Cana (1563), oil on canvas. Musée du Louvre, Paris. This back story is about what you miss, if you gaze too long at the obvious; in this case, the Mona Lisa.
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