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October 31, 2016
Fort Wayne Museum of Art brings in big names
Early 20th century artists – Picasso, Braque and Léger – now at art museum By Whitney Wright wwright@kpcmedia.com
Three of the greatest modern artists have come together in the Fort Wayne Museum of Art’s exhibition: “Picasso, Braque and Léger: 20th Century Modern Masters.” The works available to view by Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque and Fernand Léger give insight into an art period that marked a substantial break from the longstanding traditions of the art world, including the creation of cubism and collage and significant strides in printmaking, symbolism and surrealism. Curated by the FWMoA’s president and CEO Charles Shepard, exhibitions production manager Lauren Wolfer and exhibitions content manager Eliza-
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I want to bring people in so they can learn.” Charles Shepard
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beth Goings, “Modern Masters” dedicates a room to each artist. The artists’ artwork is placed next to work with a similar style and theme, rather than simply organized in chronological order. In this way, the art pieces work with and play upon the other, creating a cohesive and pleasing visual narrative, and not simply a historical timeline. Though Braque and Picasso worked together before the outbreak of World War I and Léger utilized the duo’s creation of cubism, each artist has his own style and story to learn and understand. Picasso is
known worldwide for his symbolic and geometric style, and Braque also used these elements; however, Braque stands apart from Picasso through his utilization of advertisements in his work, making him a key part in the Pop art movement in the 1950s. Additionally, Léger worked extensively in cubism like Picasso and Braque but focused intensely on the rise of machinery and technology after the Great War. These themes and styles are present in the “Modern Masters” exhibition and provide an understanding of the
“Modern Masters” is available to view at the FWMoA until Nov. 27. The exhibition and others are available to view for $8 per adult, $6 per student or those 65 years and older and $20 for families. Free general admission is also available every Thursday from 5-8 p.m. world in the early 20th century. Any and all viewers are encouraged to enjoy the exhibition, as shows at the FWMoA are not only for art buffs or historians, said Shepard. All of the exhibitions have wall text to introduce the artist and describe the art. Many art pieces also have extended text to provide more information about a specific piece. Some shows also have screens in place with artist inter-
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Shriners unite with Santas Holiday-themed pub crawl to benefit nonprofit hospitals By Whitney Wright wwright@kpcmedia.com
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Santacon Fort Wayne’s logo encourages participants to dress as any holiday figure they choose, including Santa or a reindeer.
Mike Hardiek, one of the event coordinators for Santacon Fort Wayne, got the idea while visiting Cincinnati, Ohio. He saw thousands of Santa Clauses and holiday-themed individuals walking around the city one winter. After inquiring into the details of the event, he learned of Santacon Cincinnati, which is tied into helping a nonprofit. Hardiek felt it was all a perfect match for Fort Wayne. “It’s one thing to dress up as Santa Claus and
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walk around, and another thing to do it and benefit a nonprofit. It’s a good fundraiser and is also a way to drive people to downtown Fort Wayne,” said Hardiek. Hardiek has primarily worked on promoting See SANTA, Page A15
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Fort Wayne has a new holiday tradition on Dec.10 for adults in the community looking to have a little fun during the busy holiday season while benefiting a worthy local charity. Santacon Fort Wayne is an opportunity for people 21-years and older to dress as a favorite holiday figure — whether it be Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, an elf or Ralphie from “A Christmas Story” — and enjoy some of the best restaurants and bars in downtown Fort Wayne. Partakers receive a numbered lanyard which allows them to receive specials at participating locations and win raffle prizes, all while providing funds to the Mizpah Shrine Patient Van Replacement Fund.
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