boston on business--BMFA exhibit?

Re: boston on business--BMFA exhibit?

Ed Mulligan, Cape Cod

>John -

The paperback edition of the exhibition catalog is $35. I buy these catalogs mostly for the photographs. In this one there are a few full-page photos of the exhibited pieces but most are half-page or less which makes them less valuable as study tools. And, some of the pieces are widely known such as Sam Maloof's rocker,Gary Knox Bennett's cabinet with nail, and Wendy Maruyama's Mickey Mackintosh chair. However, the book is still worth having IMO for photos of stuff I haven't seen elsewhere.

The BMFA permanent exhibit is strong on American 18th century forms. The exhibit is set up so you can get real close and walk around many of the pieces. There are also some period rooms on display. Some you can walk through and others you can look into but not enter. Well worth an afternoon for anyone interested in furniture!

Ed

Re: boston on business--BMFA exhibit?

Tony - Memphis

>I went as part of a class I took at Phil Lowe's place. It was wonderful and I can't wait to go back. I'm a big fan of 18th century furniture, and they had a lot of that. We don't get to see much of that sort of thing around here. There was a real good exhibit of Seymour work at the Salem museum I think - not sure if it is still going or not.

Tony

Unfortunately not Tony

Dave Anderson Chester, NH

>The Seymour exhibit closed on the 16th. Roger Myers and I went and were terrifically impressed. It was the largest exhibit ever of Seymour furniture and took almost 10 years to arrange. Many of the pieces were from private collections and will unlikely be on exhibit ever again. Truly a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Re: boston on business--BMFA exhibit?

Pam Niedermayer - Austin, TX

>The MFA is a fine, fine museum and worth a trip, it will not be a waste of time. Then you can stop in the gift shop and check out the book in person.

Pam

Re: boston on business--BMFA exhibit?

John Truxell-Svenson (jvs)

>Appreciate the replys. I will probably take your suggestion, Pam--it's been about fifteen years since I was there last, and there is no better time to take in museums in Boston than the middle of winter....   : )

Thanks!

Re: Also go too...

Rick L

>Still plenty of great things to see at Boston MFA.

Also http://www.gallerynaga.com/ is nearby and well worth a look.

http://www.johnelder.com is in nearby Lincoln

The Makers Hand was a nice show.

thanks! didn't know about NAGA

John Truxell-Svenson (jvs)

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