European Artists – Gallery Review Europe https://galleryrevieweurope.com Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:35:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://galleryrevieweurope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-Gallery-Review-Europe-32x32.png European Artists – Gallery Review Europe https://galleryrevieweurope.com 32 32 Prado exhibits masterpieces 
of European art in Shanghai https://galleryrevieweurope.com/european-artists/prado-exhibits-masterpieces-of-european-art-in-shanghai/ https://galleryrevieweurope.com/european-artists/prado-exhibits-masterpieces-of-european-art-in-shanghai/?noamp=mobile#respond Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:35:51 +0000 https://galleryrevieweurope.com/european-artists/prado-exhibits-masterpieces-of-european-art-in-shanghai/

“AGES of Splendor: A History of Spain in the Museo del Prado,” an exhibition which opened to the public this week at the Museum of Art Pudong in Shanghai, marks the largest presentation of the Prado Museum’s collection in China.

The exhibition features 70 masterpieces by 50 renowned artists, including Titian, Veronese, El Greco, Rubens, Zurbaran, Velazquez, Goya, Fortuny and Sorolla, spanning from the 16th to 20th centuries.

Among these, 16 have never been seen outside Spain, and nine have never been borrowed from the museum previously.

The exhibition, running through September 1, is divided into one special “In Focus” section and 10 complimentary themed rooms.

All eyes will be on the “In Focus” area of the Prado’s “Mona Lisa” on the ground floor.

This painting is thought to have been created concurrently with the original “Mona Lisa” at the Louvre by a member of Leonardo da Vinci’s workshop under his direct supervision.

So, the Prado’s “Mona Lisa” is regarded as the most historically significant copy of the original. It is worth noting that this is the first time the work has been borrowed since 2012 when it was loaned to the Louvre.

The painting, which was part of the Spanish royal collection in the 17th century, was transferred to the Prado Museum when it opened in 1819. Since then, it has been on regular display at the museum.

A year before its 2012 loan to the Louvre, the painting was moved from the Prado’s exhibition gallery to its research workshop for restoration and study.

During the procedure, a secret layer of landscape beneath the painting’s black background was discovered.

The “In Focus” section uses a variety of photographs, reproductions and animations to tell the story of the painting’s journey before, during and after its restoration in 2011.

By illuminating the intricate connections between this work and the original at the Louvre, this section provides viewers with an opportunity to obtain a greater understanding of one of art history’s most significant works.

The 10 complimentary themed rooms on the third floor are primarily organized chronologically, beginning with Charles V’s reign in the 16th century and ending with the dawn of the 20th century.

They introduce viewers to Spain’s social, political and historical evolutions over nearly 500 years, focusing on many facets of Spanish civilization such as royal court celebrations, dynasties and regimes, mythology, spiritual beliefs, and public life in general.

There is also a strong emphasis on the evolution of specific genres, such as mythology, buffoonery, still life and religious painting, which are each exhibited in their gallery rooms.

The Prado Museum is regarded as one of the world’s finest museums, with the best collection of Spanish art. It boasts around 1,500 paintings, more than 300 sculptures and a diverse array of decorative arts, all displayed permanently.

 

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On 24 April, the European festival “Ukrainian Spring 2024” opened in Stockholm, in Sweden, to bring together 12 cultural events and honor Ukrainian artists who were killed on the front lines fighting against Russian invaders.

“The festival’s concept is to present Ukraine as an integral part of the common European cultural heritage. This connection is emphasized by the ‘Reflection in each other’s eyes – Ukraine in Europe and Europe in Ukraine’ festival’s slogan,” the organizers noted.

The ultimate goal of all cultural events dedicated to Ukraine abroad, the festival’s team says, should be to focus society’s attention on Ukraine’s struggle and victory in the war unleashed by Russia, as well as to remind of the necessity to strengthen assistance for defense against the aggressor. Hence, this year, each of the 12 days of the festival will be dedicated to one of the Ukrainian artists who defended their homeland and died on the battlefield.

“Unfortunately, we didn’t have just one artist who took up arms to defend Ukraine and perished for each day. We had to make choices.

It’s a painful reminder to the world that Russia takes away the best from Ukraine. It’s a painful reminder to the world that Russia takes away some of Ukraine’s brightest talents.

Some had already built remarkable careers before the war, while others were just starting out, their paths cut short by Russian aggression,” noted Natalia Pasichnyk, a performing pianist and founder of the Ukrainian Institute in Sweden.

The festival opened at the Royal Concert Hall, Sweden’s main concert stage, with events honoring opera singer Vasyl Slipak, who had been killed in the war with Russia in 2016, as per UkrInform.

On 2 May, the festival will host a screening of the Swiss-Ukrainian film “Olha” and will commemorate actor Pavlo Li, who died in fighting for Irpin, the city in Kyiv Oblast, in 2022. The festival will also honor Hlib Babych, artist Serhii Pushchenko, and violinist Roman Barvinok. All of them were killed in a struggle against Russia’s occupiers.

The final concert will be the world premiere of a work of music inspired by Taras Shevchenko’s poem “Zore moya vechirniaia” (My Evening Star), composed by Bohdana Froliak, one of Ukraine’s foremost composers. This day will be dedicated to the memory of Kostiantyn Starovytskyi, a conductor in the State Academic Estrada-Symphonic Orchestra and the Kyiv Opera, who fought in the early days of Russia’s full-scale war and died on the Kramatorsk front.

The festival will unfold across ten different venues, including concert stages, museums, cultural embassy residences of European countries in Stockholm, cinemas, and churches.

The event is organized by the Association of Cultural Institutes of European Union Member States, the European Commission, the Ukrainian Institute in Sweden, and Konserthuset Stockholm.

Earlier, the General San Martín cinema in Buenos Aires hosted a special screening of two documentaries about the Russian war against Ukraine. One of them was “Chornobyl 22” by Ukrainian director Oleksii Radynsky, which tells the story of the occupation of the exclusion zone in Kyiv Oblast.

Ukrainian documentaries in Argentina unveil Russian war crimes

It was created with the help of The Reckoning Project: Ukraine Testifies, a non-profit organization that documents and investigates Russian war crimes in Ukraine.

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Friday 11 October 2019 (09:00-18:00)


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This conference emerges from a study conducted at the University of Birmingham in partnership with the Central and Eastern European arts space, Centrala, as part of an AHRC Midlands4Cities Creative Economy Engagement Fellowship.

During period of this project we explored the level of inclusion and visibility of CEE artists in the UK’s creative economy. Throughout the study we have observed that CEE artists who work in the UK often think of themselves as occupying a space located on the verge of difference and sameness in relation to their British counterparts and in relation to their own communities. This experience, combined with the growing sense of precarity in respect of their future in the UK, results in the creation of barriers towards inclusion, visibility and representation.

During this event (11 October 2019) we want to explore and problematize the place of CEE artists and their artistic practices in the wider context of migration and diasporic experience. We aim for this event to become a platform for the exchange of research and practice and an occasion to inform CEE artists, curators and the organisations that support them through the public dissemination of the findings of our study and the provision of networking opportunities.

Keynote speakers

Dr. Maja Fowkes and Dr. Reuben Fowkes

Co-founders of the Translocal Institute for Contemporary Art, an independent research platform focusing on the art history of Central Europe and contemporary ecological practices. They head the Postsocialist Art Centre (PACT) at the Institute of Advanced Studies, University College London and co-direct the Getty Foundation-supported program Confrontations: Sessions in East European Art History.

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The exhibition is part of the Costa Blanca’s wide-ranging cultural calendar

 

January 27 to March 9 Rooms - Furniture and Objects by European Artists exhibition in DeniaThere is a cultural and artistic exhibition being held in Denia this spring, showing unique furniture and objects created by seven local and international artists, incluidng well-known artists such as Hans Some, Gonzalo Nicieza and Roberto Calvo.

 

Titled ‘Rooms – Furniture & Objects by European Artists’, the exhibition is being held in the Salon la ñ on Calle Cavallers 7 (pta 2), Denia. It will run from Saturday January 27 until Saturday March 9, 2024 and will be open on Fridays and Saturdays from 11am to 2pm and from 5pm to 8pm. Outside opening hours, a visit is possible at any time by appointment (see details below).

 

At the inauguration on Saturday January 27, there will be a special performance at 7.30pm.

 

“Original, unique and sustainable, produced with great craftmanship and inspiration, the exhibited pieces are sure to amaze,” say the exhibition organisers. “from hand-forged to bizarre wooden tables (the wood here comes from the house of the famous historian Roc Chabás), from sculptures made of metal parts to finely woven curtains, from a chair with overcrossing legs to elegantly upholstered seatings in Art Deco style, there is something for every taste.”

 

They continue, “Upcycling plays a key role for the participants, creating something new, creative and durable from old and used items.”

 

Go to www.danielagerlach.de for more information or call 0034 649 717 533 to make an appointment to see the exhibition outside of the official opening times.

 

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Musicians who say Brexit has caused massive issues for touring and exporting to the European Union have taken their call to Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

The “Face the Music” campaign took to busking along the route from the Edinburgh City Chambers to the Scottish Parliament, before taking part in a round-table discussion at Holyrood.

Campaigners are urging the UK Government to negotiate with the EU to find a solution which would not only make it easier for British artists to work in Europe but also for European performers to come here.

The “European Movement” says 40% of musicians have reported having lost work since Brexit due to red tape.

Costs and effort to secure visas and to transport equipment and merchandise abroad have been blamed for this – as well as in some cases EU venues and promoters opting not to offer work to UK-based musicians to avoid the hassle.

Scots folk singer Iona Fyfe has taken to prioritising touring America as it’s become far easier to organise than Europe.

“I went on tours for Switzerland to Italy to Germany in one van with very little checks, maybe checking the van’s weight,” she said recalling the landscape before leaving the EU.

“But now being out of the European Union it means we have different visa requirements, different carnet requirements for every single member state.

“To take your CDs there you have all these ERI numbers. It’s just things that you didn’t think of before.”

The UK Government says visa and work permit-free routes are available in many of the major European nations but that is for short-term touring and artists say that can be extremely prohibitive.

The impact is felt on events here in Britain too.

David Clarke, the chairman of the European Movement in Scotland, told STV News: “I live in Edinburgh, one of the most wonderful things about living in Edinburgh is the festivals and of course, those difficulties are reciprocated by bringing across musicians.

“What we’re calling for – the politicians, the UK Government in particular, the ones who can negotiate this – to negotiate with the European Union for a bilateral solution to this problem.”

The music industry is worth £1.1bn to the UK economy and now more than 28,000 people have signed the petition calling for Ministers to take action.

A UK government spokesperson said: “We are supporting the UK’s brilliant artists to adapt to the new arrangements so they can continue to perform in and export to the EU, including through the successful Music Export Growth Scheme which has supported more than 300 artists to launch their careers internationally.

“The overwhelming majority of EU Member States, including the biggest touring markets such as Spain, France, Germany and the Netherlands, offer visa and work permit free routes for UK performers and other creative professionals.

“We continue to work closely with the music industry, across Government and with European partners to support UK musicians to adapt to the new requirements.”

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All good rock and roll music should cross all international borders. Music has always brought people together, and being able to sing a song no matter what country the musician is from is one of the reasons people can connect with each other at concerts.

Many musicians have managed to reach the global stage, and some of the mainstays of classic rock music have managed to dominate parts of Europe as well. “Faraut Magazine”.

Bands such as AC/DC, Queen, Metallica, Rolling Stones, The Beatles, were and still are a part of many people’s everyday lives.

AC/DC, one of the top classic rock bands, even though they come from Australia, they have managed to become the most popular in countries like Switzerland, Germany and Sweden, all with a total of 1,33 billion views on YouTube every month.

1970s rockers Queen have dominated the music world for years, with their songs reaching nearly two billion YouTube views. But it’s no real surprise that someone like “Queen” would top such a list.

Most of this data comes from how many people have clicked on different music videos from any given band, their popularity is due to how successful they have been on the live stage as well.

A good live show is of great importance, as evidenced by Bruce Springsteen’s ability to connect with the audience.

But beyond their great songs, is there really an “X factor” that defines these bands as a true pinnacle of culture?

From “Faraut Magazine” they say that popularity doesn’t necessarily mean that a band has to have deep lyrics, but if there is something universal in the songs, full arenas and audiences are guaranteed to sing them.

Below is the list of the most listened to rock bands in every European country, according to “Faraut Magazine”:

Norway – Bruce Springsteen
Sweden – “AC/DC”
Finland – “Metallica”
Estonia – “Queen”
Latvia – “Queen”
Lithuania – “AC/DC”
Poland – “Queen”
Belarus – “Queen”
Austria – “AC/DC”
Slovakia – “Queen”
Hungary – “Queen”
Ukraine – “Queen”
Moldova – “Queen”
Romaniusa – “Queen”
Босна и Херцеговина – “AC/DC”
Bulgaria – “Metallica”
Srbiјa – “AC/DC”
Macedonia – “Queen”
Cyprus – “Queen”
Greece – “Queen”
Albania – “Metallica”
Montenegro – “AC/DC”
Croatia – “Queen”
Малта – “Queen”
Italy – “Queen”
Iceland – “AC/DC”
Slovenia – “Queen”
Portugal – “Queen”
Spain – “Queen”
Switzerland – “AC/DC”
France -“Queen”
Luxemburg – “Queen”
great Britain – “Queen”
Ireland – “Queen”
Belgium – “Queen”
Netherlands – “Queen”
Denmark – “Queen”
Czech Republic – “Queen”
Germany – “AC/DC”





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An appeal from more than 40 major artists asking European leaders to invest in culture.

After the recovery fund’s approval, the call that, last July 14, CEPI – European Audiovisual Production, the organization that has been coordinating independent producers throughout Europe since 1990, launched in an open letter signed by many of Europe’s greatest great European artists in all fields, from music to the visual arts, from film to theater (names such as Björk, Marina Abramović, Daniel Buren, István Szabó, Phil Manzanera and others read). CEPI intends to address European leaders directly to ask them for real support for the culture and creativity sectors, which for the signatories of the document should be at the center of policymakers’ priorities. Below is the full text of the missive.

“European culture is in the midst of a crisis. How decision makers choose to respond now will set the stage for the next decade of cultural and creative life in our union.

Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, theaters, cinemas, concert halls, museums and other cultural venues have remained closed. Many simply will not reopen.

The result has been to drive the life out of the culture and creativity sectors, exacerbating the hopelessly dangerous situation in which culture, the arts and creativity largely find themselves.

The culture and creativity sectors rank third in Europe in terms of the number of workers. It means that the economic consequences of stagnation propagate far beyond the cultural sphere.

But although the landscape of culture has shrunk drastically, it is to culture that we have turned in these times of great personal and social hardship.

It is the music that has brought us all together on balconies, it is the movies and TV series that have passed the time, it is the documentaries, books, performances and works of art that have really comforted us in our loneliness and helped us find an intellectual and creative way out.

Europe’s most valuable asset is our culture. It is a culture united in its diversity, a culture that attracts millions of people from all over the world every month.

Cultural expression, in all its diversity, is at the heart of what it means to be European.

Despite strong messages from European Union leaders announcing robust support for our sectors, the current proposals for a recovery plan and budget for the European Union strangely fail to take into account the needs of the culture and creativity sectors.

As creatives and professionals in the sectors, we appeal to European leaders to be resolute in investing in culture and the arts, in investing for all our creative futures.

We need a plan that can revitalize our cultural ecosystem and can inspire the next generation of Europeans.

This means providing adequate financial resources so that businesses and workers in the arts, culture and creativity can continue to work, survive and thrive in the future.

The European Union has an opportunity to show that it can honor its values. It is time for Europe to be ambitious and invest in its creative future.

Culture is the fertile soil from which the next generation of Europe will flourish and unite. Let’s show the next generations of Europe what kind of future we have to offer them!”

Signatories:

1. Aga Zaryan, jazz singer (Poland)

2. Agnieszka Holland, filmmaker (Poland)

3. Agustín Almodóvar, producer (Spain)

4. Alberto Guijarro, director of Primavera Sound and Sala Apolo (Spain)

5. Alberto Iglesias, soundtrack composer (Spain)

6. Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, contemporary dance choreographer (Belgium)

7. Benny Andersson, musician and composer (Sweden)

8. Bernie Sherlock, conductor (Ireland)

9. Björk, singer-songwriter (Iceland)

10. Charles Sturridge, film director (United Kingdom)

11. Dame Evelyn Glennie, percussionist and composer (UK)

12. Daniel Buren, conceptual artist (France)

13. Isabel Coixet, filmmaker (Spain)

14. István Szabó, film director (Hungary)

15. Ivo van Hove, theater director (Netherlands/Belgium)

16. Jaco Van Dormael, director (Belgium)

17. Jean-Michel Jarre, electronic music pioneer, musician (France)

18. Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne, filmmakers (Belgium)

19. Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, filmmaker (France)

20. Joan Fontcuberta, conceptual artist and photographer (Spain)

21. Lisa Kaindé Diaz Zayas and Naomi Diaz Zayas, songwriters and composers (France)

22. Marian Urban, screenwriter and producer (Slovakia)

23. Marina Abramović, performance artist (Serbia)

24. Martin Šulík, director and producer (Slovakia)

25. Maryla Rodowicz, singer (Poland)

26. Michał Urbaniak, musician and composer (Poland)

27. Milo Rau, theater director (Belgium/Switzerland)

28. Mirga Grazinyte, presenter (Lithuania/UK)

29. MØ, singer-songwriter and music producer (Denmark)

30. Moritz Eggert, composer (Germany)

31. Nele Neuhaus, writer (Germany)

32. Nicola Campogrande, composer (Italy)

33. Nina Bouraoui, writer (France)

34. Nina George, writer (Germany)

35. Olga Neuwirth, composer (Austria)

36. Olivier Guez, writer (France)

37. Paul Dujardin, CEO & artistic director of BOZAR (Belgium)

38. Phil Manzanera, composer, guitarist (UK)

39. Salvador Sobral, musician (Portugal)

40. Sebastian Fitzek, writer (Germany)

41. Stijn Coninx, filmmaker (Belgium)

42. Thomas Anargyros, producer (France)

43. Tiago Rodrigues, writer, artistic director of Teatro Nacional D. Maria II (Portugal)

44. Tim Etchells, artistic director, artist, writer (United Kingdom)

45. Yuval Weinberg, conductor (Germany)

Major European artists, from Björk to Marina Abramović, call for investment in culture
Major European artists, from Björk to Marina Abramović, call for investment in culture

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In March 2024, the European Parliament made a groundbreaking move by adopting the AI Act, establishing a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence. This new regulation addresses the increasingly human-like capabilities of machines, which includes reasoning, learning, planning, and creativity. In the wake of this legislation, a significant percentage of Europeans have embraced AI and robotics with optimism, but there is also a strong desire for careful management of its applications.

This sentiment echoes loudly in the music industry, where a collective of over 250 artists, including internationally acclaimed names such as Billie Eilish and Nicki Minaj, have taken a stand. Together under the banner of the Artist Rights Alliance, these music creators have sparked a movement by penning an open letter to the tech companies, streaming services, and AI developers. They are calling out the unauthorized use of their works to train artificial intelligence systems that can generate music, potentially infringing on their rights and livelihoods.

The artists have highlighted the potential threats posed by AI, which includes violations of privacy and copyright, as well as the dilution of their identities and the fruits of their musical labor. Nonetheless, they also acknowledge the transformative potential that responsible AI usage can have on the creative process, offering new horizons for music enthusiasts worldwide.

The consensus among these creators is clear: there is a need to balance technological progress with the preservation of core human values such as freedom, labor, creativity, and respect. Moreover, this initiative is not just about protecting artists but ensuring a future where technology augments human creativity, not exploits it.

Current Market Trends in AI Music Creation

The music industry is currently witnessing a surge in the use of AI for various purposes ranging from composition and sound design to algorithmic curation of playlists. Several tech startups and research bodies have developed AI that can generate music or aid in the music creation process. Such technologies have the ability to analyze vast datasets to produce music that caters to specific genres or styles, often at a fraction of the time and cost associated with traditional music production. As a result, there has been a sharp increase in tools offering composers and producers AI-powered assistance.

Forecasts for AI in the Music Industry

The influence of AI on the music creation sector is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. There are predictions of AI becoming a standard tool in a musician’s toolkit, similar to how synthesizers and digital audio workstations have become ubiquitous in modern music production. With the continuous refinement of machine learning algorithms, AI-generated music is anticipated to become more sophisticated and indistinguishable from human-composed tracks.

Key Challenges and Controversies

The main challenges and controversies in the integration of AI into music creation center around ethical considerations and intellectual property rights. Musicians and songwriters are concerned that AI might copy their unique styles without consent or appropriate compensation. There is a risk of diluting the value of human effort in the creative process and potential job displacement. Debates on whether AI-generated music should grant copyright ownership to the algorithm’s creators or the programmers further complicate these concerns.

Advantages of Using AI in Music Creation

The primary advantage of using AI in music creation is increased efficiency and the ability to process large amounts of data to identify patterns that humans might miss. AI can also assist in generating inspiration for artists by quickly creating a multitude of diverse musical ideas. It enhances accessibility for non-musicians to create music, democratizing the music-making process.

Disadvantages of Using AI in Music Creation

On the flip side, the disadvantages include the potential for copyright infringement, as discussed by the Artist Rights Alliance. It raises concerns about the originality and authenticity of music. Furthermore, the emotional depth and the human touch associated with music might be at risk, as AI might not be able to replicate these complex human qualities.

Suggested Related Links

For more information on the broader context of AI legislation and development within the European Union, visitors may consider exploring the official EU portal at European Union.

For insights into the latest music industry trends, technologies, and AI developments, industry-focused websites like Billboard or Rolling Stone regularly publish articles and reports that cover these evolving topics.



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It seems obvious that any young artist would want to go to Italy and France: famous works like the “Mona Lisa,” or the “David” and countless other ornately painted frescoes decorate the walls of museums and cathedrals across the countries.

That’s why on April 10, 35 students and six chaperons will pack themselves on a bus and head to Rome. They will begin there before hitting the highlights in Florence, the Vatican and Venice before going to Paris to cap off their 11 day journey. 

“It’s important for students to do international travel for a variety of reasons; they get to see cultures that are widely different from their own,” Coordinator for Music and Visual Arts Stephen Zimmerman said. “We might travel around the United States and get a certain idea but when you enter into a different country with a different way of life […], you have to think about all the little things that you assume are normal for everyone.”

Zimmerman, who helped plan the trip with Education First (EF) Tours, tried to highlight multiple different mediums of art that Europe has to offer.

“[We also tried to include] a little bit less formal art things, [like a glass blowing demonstration in Venice which is really interesting and different], or the Peggy Guggenheim museum [has] lots of modern art with Neon signs, [and] that’s a very different look from going to see the Mona Lisa in the Louvre.”

The varying types of art featured guaranteed that student excitement for the trip would be high.

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It’s important for students to do international travel for a variety of reasons; they get to see cultures that are widely different from their own.

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“I’m excited to visit the Gallery of Borghese because it has a lot of ancient art and some ancient artists [whose work] I’ve really been wanting to look at,” Sophie Grijns ’26 said.

There are also recreational opportunities that are available to both teachers and chaperones that allow them to have a hands-on artistic experience as well.

“I’m very excited; we’re taking a cooking class and we’re also taking a painting class,” Nina Katz ’26 said.

The mix of such activities as well as more classical and famous museums like the Louvre, but also having the occasional foray into modern art, make this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for both students and chaperones attending.

“To see these things in real life, just like to put context to these things that we look at in books or [on projections],” Art teacher and chaperone Stephanie Sileo said. “We get to see the scale, and maybe even the hand of the artist instead of this replicated version on computers.”



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