In “Life Magazine and the Power of Photography,” we revisit some powerful photographic images published during the magazine’s heyday from 1936 to 1972. (Courtesy The Howard Greenberg Collection Robert Capa, International Center of Photography/Magnum Photos and Museum of Fine Arts, Boston)Ī third show running at the MFA involves not painting, but photography. 16 Robert Capa, "Normandy Invasion on D‑Day, Soldier Advancing through Surf," 1944. ' Life Magazine and the Power of Photography' It’s a reminder that some of our greatest leaders aren’t necessarily found in the Oval Office. Now, after more than a year on tour in which the paintings continued to inspire wherever they were shown, New Englanders get a chance to coo the final “oohs” and “ahhs.”Īccompanying this exhibit is a presentation of portraits of leaders from the community - submitted by people of all ages and walks of life - spanning drawing, painting, watercolor, collage and photography. Critics raved that they were a revitalization of the very art of portraiture. Both portraits garnered immediate praise when they were unveiled in 2018 thanks to their distinctive, stylized looks. Acclaimed African American portrait artist Amy Sherald, on the other hand, paints former First Lady Michelle Obama in a flowing geometric print gown, her chin resting lightly on her hand, her eyes determinedly fixed on the viewer. Each plant symbolizes, respectively, the former president’s ties to Chicago, Hawaii and Kenya. Famed African American painter Kehinde Wiley paints Barack Obama - tieless, arms resolutely crossed while seated, floating amidst a vivid background of chrysanthemums, jasmine and African blue lilies. We’re mentioning it again since it’s a rare chance to see two paintings representing a dramatic departure from the staid and stilted presidential portraits of years past. We mentioned this show in our Summer Arts Guide. (Courtesy of the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Fine Arts, Boston) Right: Amy Sherald, "Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama," 2018. 30 Left: Kehinde Wiley, "Barack Obama," 2018. Choose your theme and keep your eyes and mind wide open! ' The Obama Portraits Tour' There’s an opportunity to glory in the graphic and arresting presidential portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama, the last stop of these official commissioned paintings in a long national tour, as well as a chance to delve into the wild and wacky world of American alternative comics. This year, local museums are offering exhibits revolving around such themes as childhood, food justice and the environment. That means, to our glee, that it’s once again time for the fall art season. Lazy summer days are morphing into cooler, crisper ones. (Courtesy the artist Charlie Littlewood DACS/Artimage, London ARS, New York and Museum of Fine Arts, Boston) Throw on your coziest sweater, grab a coffee and settle in for some majorly autumnal vibes.Frank Bowling, "Palimpsest I - Mothers House DarkRedGreen," 1966. You’ll find everything that makes fall the greatest season of them all: from pumpkin patches to colorful leaves. To help inspire you, we’ve rounded up some seriously festive fall Zoom backgrounds below. It can serve as a reminder that a new season is approaching-a time to start fresh, drink a warm latte, put out pumpkins and revel in the camaraderie that loving fall provides. Next time you’re popping into a Zoom chat, consider swapping out your typical background with something autumnal. Thankfully, there are plenty of cute fall Zoom backgrounds that make staying indoors way more festive.įrom gorgeous autumnal landscapes to spooky imagery to get you ready for Halloween, these images are here to make any Zoom meeting feel like a seasonal treat. And as we head into fall, that likely won’t change much. Whether it’s morning meetings with your work team, family game nights or happy hours with your BFFs, odds are you’ve spent plenty of time on Zoom this year.
Pumpkins, crunchy leaves, cozy vibes-they’re all a part of fall and deserve to be celebrated.įor many of us, Zoom has become a less of a tool and more like a way of life. Autumnal gatherings and traditions might look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still enjoy the season. As we gear up for the best season of the year- fall, obviously-there are a few things each and every one of us needs on-hand: a fall-inspired face mask (safety first, people), some autumnal candles (always a must), a PSL (sorry not sorry!) and, of course, a few fall Zoom backgrounds to get us into the spirit.
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