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Past and Future in the Art of Vilhelm Hammershøi

With co-curator Dr. Thor J. Mednick. Vilhelm Hammershøi occupies a central position in Denmark’s transition to modernism in art. Through his paintings, he managed a remarkable paradox, paying respectful tribute to his historical sources while at the same time undermining them in an insightful and modern way. While they recall the meticulous elegance of the Dutch and Danish Golden Ages, Hammershøi’s works also signal the end of these traditions and the emergence of a new paradigm of artistic representation.











When: Tue., Nov. 5, 2013 at 6:30 pm
Where: Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America
58 Park Ave.
212-779-3587
Price: Free
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With co-curator Dr. Thor J. Mednick. Vilhelm Hammershøi occupies a central position in Denmark’s transition to modernism in art. Through his paintings, he managed a remarkable paradox, paying respectful tribute to his historical sources while at the same time undermining them in an insightful and modern way. While they recall the meticulous elegance of the Dutch and Danish Golden Ages, Hammershøi’s works also signal the end of these traditions and the emergence of a new paradigm of artistic representation.

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