TFG in Quarantine
Here’s what the team has been up to in quarantine
Art
Profiles in Art: Derek McLane
This past summer I sat down with scenic designer Derek McLane to discuss the inner workings of his craft and his journey navigating the industry. He is the mastermind behind Hairspray Live!, Broadway’s current smash hit Moulin Rouge, and many other award-winning productions. You can see more of his work on his website. Interview conducted […]Read Post ›
The Starry Night: A Chaotic and Turbulent Work
Written and edited by Kathryn Cooperman. Cover image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. The Starry Night (1889) by Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), which is on view in the Museum of Modern Art in New York, is an iconic painting in the Western canon of art history. This scene, which depicts a chaotic, unsettled sky looming over […]Read Post ›
Poppy Revisited
Red Poppy is a reminder to appreciate the not-so-tiny beautiful things, and to take a moment to see the flowers.
What TFG is Looking Forward To In 2020
Happy New Year from the entire TFG team! It’s still a little insane to think that we are at the beginning of a new decade. So far, 2020 has been off to a rather rocky start globally. But for as many stories dominating our news about natural disasters and escalating violence, there are also a […]Read Post ›
5 European Art History Terms to Know
Written by Kathryn Cooperman. Edited by Morgan Moore. Cover image courtesy of James Deavin, The Telegraph. When studying European art history, five terms in particular – impasto, tenebrism, sfumato, foreshortening, and trompe l’oeil – are essential for art historians to know. All of these techniques refer to how artists of this time chose to model […]Read Post ›
10 Movies to Watch in Your 20’s
Let’s be honest, surviving your twenties takes some determination, a bit of coffee, and an inspirational quote folder in your phone. There’s the constant sleep deprivation, which doesn’t help the anxiety felt about the trajectory of careers and relationships, and being too broke to escape it all for a weekend. So you go the cheap […]Read Post ›
5 Places to Visit for Free and Unique Art Experiences
We recently shared why taking Art History is so important but if you aren’t currently a student, you might be wondering where to hone your skills. Luckily for all of us, interesting ideas about art are all around us if only one knows where to look. Here are five suggestions to help your dive into […]Read Post ›
5 things You’ll Learn in an Art History Class
Oh the things you’ll learn! Here’s five.
Reflections on the Seattle Art Fair
The first weekend of August the Seattle Art Fair gathered local artists, artists from across the country, and artists from across the globe. Inspired by Art Basel and the Venice Biennale, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen founded the fair in 2015 “with a goal to be a one-of-a-kind destination for the best in modern and contemporary […]Read Post ›
