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Quite a Pair of Portraits: George Caleb Bingham Paints Mr. and Mrs. Fortney Wyan

January 4, 2022

We are taking a closer look at an exquiste pair of portraits by America's Artist George Caleb Bingham (American, Missouri, 1811-1879).

Created by the lauded 19th Century American artist Mr. and Mrs. Fortney Wyan, represent the paradigmn of foundational American portraiture, defining the aesthetics of

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Art In Depth: Johan Barthold Jongkind

January 1, 2022

This week, we are delving deep into one of the masters of emotive light, Johan Barthold Jongkind (Dutch, 1819-1891).

We're taking a closer look at his gorgeous painting Fishing Boats painted in 1876 and learning more about why Jongkind is considered the forefather of Impressionism. 

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Art In Depth: Maurice Utrillo

January 1, 2022

We're delving deep into the sophisticated, gorgeously rendered paintings by the renowned French artist Maurice Utrillo (French, 1883 - 1955).

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John Sloan

May 29, 2020

John Sloan studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia, from 1892 to 1894. He sold his first canvas at the age of 14. He regularly worked as an illustrator for newspapers such as the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Philadelphia Press, but he also designed advertising and taught himself the technique of engraving. On the advice of Robert Henri, he moved to New York in 1904 and subsequently became a member of The Eight. Sloan was politically active and joined the Socialist Party in 1910; he stood for election to the New York State Assembly the same year but was defeated and stood again in 1915. He trained at the Art Students League in New York in 1916 and was elected president in 1931 but resigned the following year to join the Archipenko School of Art. He joined the League again in 1935. In 1929, he was elected to the National Institute of Arts and Letters. His teaching has influenced a whole generation of artists.

 

 
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Kodner Gallery presents Trash or Treasure at the Mirowitz Center

December 22, 2019

Kodner Gallery presents a Trash or Treasure event at the Mirowitz Center!

Sunday, January 26, 2020 from 9:00am - 1:00pm

RSVP to 314-733-9813 to reserve your spot.

Two Item Limit

Cost will be $20 for the first item and $10 for the second item.

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2019 Trash or Treasure

June 10, 2019

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 22, 2019!

The 9th Annual Trash or Treasure will be held at the Gateway Center in Collinsville, IL.

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In Depth: Cecil Bell

May 21, 2019

 

Learn more about American artist Cecil Bell (1906-1970)

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A Closer Look: Kathe Kollwitz and Yvonne Canu

May 21, 2019

We are highlighting the stories behind two phenomenal women artists whose works we have in our inventory.

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In Depth: Keith Haring

May 21, 2019

Learn more about our recently acquired signed paper bag Lithograph from one of the most important and influential American contemporary artists Keith Haring.

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In Depth: Andy Warhol

May 21, 2019

Learn more about our recently acquired vintage Campbell's Chicken with Rice Soup Can, Hand Initialed and Dated by Andy Warhol. The work was purchased by the original owner in 1964 from the Bianchini Gallery in New York, during "American Supermarket," the gallery's landmark exhibition of Pop Art work.

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