The artist Rossin discusses his portrait of civil rights leader Andrew Young. The portrait is on view in the "The Struggle for Justice" exhibition on the second floor. Rossin was interviewed by the National Portrait Gallery's Warren Perry on April 29, 2011. For more on Andrew Young, visit the NPG's blog at: http://face2face.si.edu/my_weblog/2011/04/index.html Also, view an in-depth interview with Andrew Young at: http://youtu.be/TZR7r3ROzJ0
NMAI Cultural Interpreter Zandra Wilson (Dine´) interviews Tlingit artist Preston Singletary about his new exhibition, "Echoes, Fire and Shadows," now on view at the George Gustav Heye Center in New York through Sept. 5, 2011. Singletary talks about his evolution as an artist, and how he uses a combination of artistic techniques and traditional forms to illustrate his tribe's rich history of storytelling.
Roberta Williams describing how she creates the story and graphics for a computer game. To her left is Ken Williams, her husband, and the interviewer is Jon Eklund. Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 9533, Session 1 Tape 1.
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Staff Pick Interviews- Lissy Rosemont
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Smithsonian Folkways intern Charles Tabb interviewed several Folkways staff members about their work at the Smithsonian, and their favorite Folkways Recordings. In this video, Folkways mail room employee Lissy Rosemont gives her top music picks, and discusses her own experience as a folk music performer. Smithsonian Folklife Festival: http://festival.si.edu/ Smithsonian Folkways: http://folkways.si.edu/ The content and comments posted here are subject to the Smithsonian Institution copyright and privacy policy (www.si.edu/copyright/). Smithsonian reserves the right in its sole discretion to remove any content at any time.
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Staff Pick Interviews- Jeff Place
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Smithsonian Folkways intern Charles Tabb interviewed several Folkways staff members about their work at the Smithsonian, and their favorite Folkways Recordings. In this video, archivist and producer Jeff Place gives his top music picks, and discusses his favorite Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Smithsonian Folklife Festival: http://festival.si.edu/ Smithsonian Folkways: http://folkways.si.edu/ The content and comments posted here are subject to the Smithsonian Institution copyright and privacy policy (www.si.edu/copyright/). Smithsonian reserves the right in its sole discretion to remove any content at any time.
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Staff Pick Interviews- Atesh Sonneborn
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Smithsonian Folkways intern Charles Tabb interviewed several Folkways staff members about their work at the Smithsonian, and their favorite Folkways Recordings. In this video, Folkways associate director Atesh Sonneborn gives his top music picks, and discusses his favorite Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Smithsonian Folklife Festival: http://festival.si.edu/ Smithsonian Folkways: http://folkways.si.edu/ The content and comments posted here are subject to the Smithsonian Institution copyright and privacy policy (www.si.edu/copyright/). Smithsonian reserves the right in its sole discretion to remove any content at any time.
Warren Perry, co-curator of "Elvis at 21: Photographs by Alfred Wertheimer" interviews Alfred Wertheimer. "Elvis at 21" is on tour; the exhibition is on view at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery from October 23, 2010 to January 23, 2010. Learn more and view selected photographs on the online exhibition: http://npg.si.edu/elvisat21 In 1956, 26-year old Alfred Wertheimer was asked to photograph a rising 21-year-old-star named Elvis Presley. When Presley walked on stage that year, he altered the beat of everyday life. The world changed. Wertheimer captured the singer's transit to superstardom and the cultural transformation he helped launch. "Elvis at 21" offers viewers an intimate look at the public and private life of one of the world's most famous figures, and documents classic American life—from the diners to the train stops—in 1956. "Elvis at 21: Photographs by Alfred Wertheimer" was developed collaboratively by the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, and Govinda Gallery, and is sponsored nationally by The History Channel
Lincoln Schatz's generative portraits of nineteen leading American innovators, known collectively as "Esquire's Portrait of the Twenty-First Century," were created in 2008 on commission from the magazine. The portraits are on view at the National Portrait Gallery, as part of the "Americans Now" exhibition, August 20, 2010 -- July 10, 2011. Each of theses sitters—representing leadership in the realms of business, medicine, science, technology, and the arts—sat for his or her portrait for one hour in the artist's ten-by-ten-foot "Cube," during which time they participated in activities of personal interest. The Cube is embedded with twenty-four cameras, each of which recorded the sitter from a different angle. The ever-changing "generative portrait" that results consists for the footage from each camera played back for different durations and in different sequences, creating a representation that is analogous to a personal encounter with these individuals. Interview by Jesse Rhodes, Smithsonian Magazine
Oral history interview with Raymond J. Horowitz, 1973 Jan. 17
Interviewee:
Horowitz, Raymond J
Interviewer:
Cummings, Paul
Physical description:
Sound recording: 1 sound tape reel ; 5 in
Transcript: 29 p
Type:
Sound recordings
Interviews
Place:
New York (State)
Date:
1973
1973 Jan 17
Topic:
Art--Collectors and collecting--Interviews
Local number:
AAA
Notes:
Raymond J. Horowitz (1916-2005) was a collector from New York, N.Y
Summary:
An interview of Raymond J. Horowitz conducted 1973 Jan. 17, by Paul Cummings, for the Archives of American Art. Horowitz speaks of his background and education; the beginnings of his collection; methods of selecting art works; art dealers and advisors; gifts to museums; and an exhibition of his collection at the Metropolitan Museum. He discusses his current collecting interests
Oral history interview with Louis Kaufman, 1985 Feb. 15
Interviewee:
Kaufman, Louis 1905-1994
Creator:
Cloudman, Ruth Howard 1948-
Mark Rothko and His Times Oral History Project
Subject:
Avery, Milton 1885-1965
Eilshemius, Louis M (Louis Michel) 1864-1941
Zborowski, Mark
Gottlieb, Adolph 1903-1974
Burliuk, David 1882-1967
Avery, Sally
Kumpt, Mary
Berkman, Aaron
Graham, John 1887-1961
Rothko, Mark 1903-1970
Physical description:
Sound recording: 3 cassettes : analog
Transcript: 20 p
Type:
Sound recordings
Interviews
Date:
1985
1985 Feb 15
Topic:
Art--Collectors and collecting--Interviews
Local number:
aaa 4937
Notes:
Louis Kaufman (1905-1994) was an art collector and musician
Summary:
An interview of Louis Kaufman conducted 1985 Feb. 15, by Ruth Howard Cloudman, for the Archives of American Art's Mark Rothko and His Times oral history project
Kaufman, a great friend and patron of Milton Avery, recalls introducing Mark Rothko to Avery. He describes his memories of Rothko, including a discussion of Rothko's knowledge of art history and his interest in the French avant-garde. Much of the interview concerns Milton Avery, including Kaufman's interest in his work as a collector, the group of artists surrounding Avery, and Avery's influence upon Kaufman as a musician. He also recalls visits to Louis Eilshemius. Kaufman recalls Mary Kumpt, Aaron Berkman, Sally Avery, David Burliuk, John Graham, Zborowski, Adolf Gottlieb, Louis Elishemius, and others
Oral history interview with Joseph H. Hirshhorn, 1976 Dec. 16
Interviewee:
Hirshhorn, Joseph H
Interviewer:
Cummings, Paul
Subject:
Avery, Milton 1885-1965
Burliuk, David 1882-1967
De Kooning, Willem 1904-
Eilshemius, Louis M (Louis Michel) 1864-1941
Lerner, Abram
Smithsonian Institution
Physical description:
Sound recording: 2 sound tape reels ; 5 in
Transcript: 48 p
Type:
Sound recordings
Interviews
Place:
New York (State)
Date:
1976
1976 Dec 16
20th century
Topic:
Art--Collectors and collecting--Interviews
Art, Modern
Local number:
AAA
Notes:
Joseph H. Hirshhorn (1889-1981) was an art collector from New York, N.Y. Hirshhorn agreed to donate his collection of modern and contemporary art to the Smithsonian in 1966. The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden opened in 1974
Summary:
An interview of Joseph H. Hirshhorn conducted 1976 Dec. 16, by Paul Cummings, for the Archives of American Art
Hirshhorn discusses his childhood; working as a stockbroker; his first art acquisition of two Durer engravings; buying Barbizon paintings; his relationship with the A.C.A. Gallery, Milton Avery, David Burliuk, the Collectors Club, Willem de Kooning, Louis M. Eilshemius, Lloyd Goodrich, Edith Gregor Halpert, Abram Lerner, Louise Nevelson, and others. Hirshhorn also describes the alternative plans he considered before giving his collection to the Smithsonian Institution
Altar-building is an important aspect of Dia de los Muertos activities in which people honor deceased family members by creating spectacular altars. The Smithsonian Latino Center has captured several oral histories from these altar-builders at the Hollywood Forever Cemetary on October 24, 2009. This was part of the Latino Virtual Museum's Dia de los Muertos activities in Second Life.
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Pete Seeger live performance and interview
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Clips from the Smithsonian Folkways Concert in honor of Ella Jenkins at the Music Center at Strathmore, 2005. Become a fan of Ella Jenkins on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ella-Jenkins/124317344298 The content and comments posted here are subject to the Smithsonian Institution copyright and privacy policy (www.si.edu/copyright/). Smithsonian reserves the right in its sole discretion to remove any content at any time.
Marilyn Horne interview, National Portrait Gallery
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National Portrait Gallery
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Interviews
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Portraits
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Marilyn Horne interview, National Portrait Gallery
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The Smithsonians National Portrait Gallery announced the acquisition of a painting of renowned opera mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne by John Foote. Celebrated as one of the most remarkable voices of the twentieth century, Horne is donated the portrait to the museum. The portrait was installed in NPGs New Arrivals gallery on November 12, 2009. I am grateful for the generosity of Ms. Horne—her portrait is a wonderful addition to our collection, said Brandon Fortune, the Portrait Gallerys curator of painting and sculpture. This painting serves as a biography of Ms. Horne and allows us to tell the story of American opera in the twentieth century. Foote created the portrait in 1971 to honor Hornes debut at the Metropolitan Opera the previous year as Adalgisa in Bellinis Norma, one of her signature bel canto roles. The artist began the work with drawings and photos made while the singer was rehearsing at the Metropolitan Opera; the artist then finished it in his studio in Florence and shipped it to Washington, D.C. When asked how long it took to complete the work, Foote responded, forever. The painting was originally displayed in Portraits of the American Stage, 17711971, an exhibition the Portrait Gallery organized in recognition of the opening of the Kennedy Center in 1971. For more, see the NPG's blog at: http://face2face.si.edu/my_weblog/2009/11/portrait-of-marilyn-horne-donated-to-the-national-portrait-gallery.html
