John Klein, associate professor of art history and archaeology and director of graduate studies, presented “Picasso Black and White” at the James Burden Mansion in New York Jan. 19, 2013. (Jennifer Weisbord, BFA ’92)
More than 100 people gathered at the James Burden Mansion in New York for lunch and a presentation by John Klein, PhD, associate professor of art history and archaeology and director of graduate studies in Arts & Sciences. Professor Klein discussed how Picasso’s black-and-white works were a deliberate response to the dominance of color that prevailed in advanced modern art. Alumni, parents and friends learned that Picasso’s approach to black and white was more painterly than the traditional use of black and white.
Following the presentation, participants walked to the Guggenheim Museum for a docent-led tour of Picasso Black and White. The exhibition chronicled the Spanish artist’s work from 1904 to 1971 and included paintings, sculptures and works on paper.
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Alumni, parents and friends listened intently to the presentation. The Alumni Association offers dozens of events like this one throughout the year, bringing exceptional learning experiences to cities around the country. (Jennifer Weisbord, BFA ’92)
The James Burden Mansion in New York City was the site for a pre-tour, luncheon/lecture WU Club event on Picasso’s black-and-white works Jan. 19, 2013. (Jennifer Weisbord, BFA ’92)
Professor John Klein discussed Picasso’s black-and-white works with an engaged audience of alumni, parents and friends. (Jennifer Weisbord, BFA ’92)
WU Club events give alumni the opportunity to reconnect with classmates: (from left) Jana Cummins; Tony Cummins, BSBA ’06; Kevin Bastian, AB ’06; and Michelle Itano, AB ’06. (Jennifer Weisbord, BFA ’92)
Matthew Roseman, AB ’85, and his wife, Elizabeth, enjoyed the lunch and “Picasso Black and White” presentation at the James Burden Mansion in New York. (Jennifer Weisbord, BFA ’92)
Holly Horn and Alexander Lamis, parents of Amelia Lamis, Arts & Sciences Class of 2016, were among the many members of the university community attending the WU Club event. (Jennifer Weisbord, BFA ’92)
After the presentation, participants enjoyed a docent-led tour of the Picasso Black and White exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum. (Jennifer Weisbord, BFA ’92)
