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Images of Paris: The Urban View at Mon Ami Gabi
Artists living in or just visiting Paris have been captivated by the city’s allure. This talk will provide a survey of views of the city from the early 19th century to the present and will include artists, such as Impressionist painters Monet, Pissarro, and Hassam; illustrators such as Daumier; and photographers such as Atget and Cartier-Bresson.
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The Jazz Age in Paris at Mon Ami Gabi
During the 1920s, Paris was the ultimate destination to enjoy popular entertainment and artistic expression. Americans Archibald Motley, Stuart Davis, and Alexander Calder are among the international group of artists who spent their formative years there. The Dada and Surrealist movements, abstract painting, and Art Deco design were among the styles that adapted the spirit of jazz and modernity to visual and sensual form. This lecture will explore some of the dominant trends in art that grew out of the period following World War I.
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Monet and More: Impressionism at Mon Ami Gabi
The Chicago Art Institute is home to one of the largest collections of French Impressionism. Explore the work of Monet, Renoir, Degas, and others, and be transported to a world of light and color.
Please choose from:
- Impressionist Gardens
- Impressionist Winterscapes
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A Feast of French Art and Cuisine at Mon Ami Gabi
A menu of convivial French fare, vibrant wines and exceptional cheese set the stage for a visual feast for the eyes. Using still life and scenes of picnics and meals al fresco, this presentation of works from the Art Institute of Chicago focuses on works from the Age of Impressionism. The artistic and culinary interests of artists such as Cezanne, Monet, Renoir and Toulouse-Lautrec will be discussed.
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French Master’s Dinner at Mon Ami Gabi
Mon Ami Gabi and the Art Institute of Chicago host "French Masters" prix-fixe dinners that provide a unique opportunity to learn about some of the most famous and beloved French artists. The evenings begin with a wine reception followed by a lecturer from the Art Institute of Chicago presenting a slide-illustrated program that delivers insight into the great works from the artist’s collection. A multi-course French feast follows.
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The Art of the Feast at Osteria Via Stato
Enjoy an entertaining, informative talk given by the Art Institute of Chicago on Evolution of Dining as seen through the arts. Dine on a wonderful seasonal Italian lunch or dinner and learn just how the Romans & the Greeks perfected the art of the feast.
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Artista Ba Ba Reeba at Café Ba-Ba-Reeba!
A great women’s program perfect for women Partners, Associates or Summer Associates, women’s leadership events or mentor programs. The Art Institute of Chicago presents a slide show featuring Picasso's Women with a gourmet tapas dinner paired with wines from Spain. Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was one of the worlds most famous and prolific artists, and relationships with women are part of his legend. Whether represented as a muse, Madonna, or madwoman, the portraits and idealized figures in Picasso's work display, developing themes and styles over the course of an extraordinary career. Picasso's ambition, talent, and self-confidence made him attractive to such diverse and talented women as Fernande Olivier, Gertrude Stein, the ballerina Olga Koklova, and Françoise Gilot, but these same characteristics often led to the downfall of these intimate relationships. Picasso's images of women illustrate him as both the author of startling distortions that are now understood as a manifesto of modernity, and as an academically-trained draftsman whose sensitive etchings embody Classical ideals. See Picasso's Women for yourself.
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