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Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I

Posted by on January 14, 2013

Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer

“The Lady in Gold” by Anne-Marie O’Conner is a wonderfully written tale of suspense. O’Connor divides this book between art patron, Adele Bloch-Bauer, the artist Gustav Klimt and his unforgettable masterpiece, Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I.

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Threading Body & Space at the Sabatini Gallery Gives Everyday Objects New Meaning

Posted by on March 31, 2012

Threading Body and Space by Carol Ann Carter

Threading Body & Space, an exhibit by Carol Ann Carter, offers a mix of painting, drawing, papier mâché, sewing, digital imaging and non-traditional quilting for your exploration and reflection at the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery inside the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. Opening reception will be 5:30pm April 6 during Topeka’s First Friday ArtWalk. [...]

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52 for 150: What’s So Special About Albert Bloch?

Posted by on December 12, 2011

For week 50 of our Kansas sesquicentennial video series, we’re taking a closer look at artist Albert Bloch, head of drawing and painting from 1923-1947 at the University of Kansas, and only American member of Der Blaue Reiter, Germany’s most important group of artists in the 20th century which contributed greatly to the development of Expressionism.

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52 for 150: What’s So Special About Eanger Irving Couse?

Posted by on November 21, 2011

It’s national Native American Heritage Month, so for week 48 of our Kansas sesquicentennial video series, we’re featuring painter Eanger Irving Couse, founding member of the Taos Society of Artists known for his lifelong fascination with Native American culture and serious figurative scenes of the Indians of Taos Pueblo.

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Transforming the Walls in the Kids Library

Posted by on May 9, 2011

Take a Look at the Mural Work in our Kids Library

A popular community hangout for families has a new look. Come into the library and see for  yourself the recent improvements to our Kids Library. A book, a movie or one of our children’s programs is a great excuse to visit your library. We are painting the walls – and look for 3D attractions like [...]

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