Picasso News

Fourth Monkey presents The Peculiar Tale of Pablo Picasso and the Mona Lisa by Steven Green from today 11 February to Sunday 1 March. Press Night: Wednesday 12 February at 7.45pm.

Pioneer Theatre Company presents the charming Shakespearean comedy Much Ado About Nothing, February 21 through March 8, 2014.

Bronx Bombers, a new American play by Eric Simonson, produced on Broadway by Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo, and directed by Eric Simonson, officially opens tonight, February 6, 2014 at Circle in the Square Theatre. Let's see what the critics had to say...

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts today announced the unveiling of an original art piece from iconic contemporary artist, Robert Rauschenberg, which will hang in the lobby of Park Hyatt Chicago. Titled Tropicana/Channel, the piece speaks to the Park Hyatt legacy from its founder, Jay Pritzker, who had a vision that the brand would be an extension of his own home and would revolve around great food and wine, great art and the best level of service. The display of the Rauschenberg, which is on loan from Hyatt's Executive Chairman Tom Pritzker, is inspired by that heritage.

The New-York Historical Society revisits the 1913 Armory Show, staging a centennial exhibition that raises complex, perhaps inconclusive questions about revolution in the arts.

Bristol Riverside Theatre kicks off the new year with Tuesdays With Morrie by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom based on the book by Mitch Albom, running now through February 16. Directed by Susan D. Atkinson, the ensemble cast features Richert Easley and Danny Vaccaro.

Considered one of the century's most fundamental contributors to postmodern classicism, Swiss architect Mario Botta is respected particularly for his sensitivity to regional vernacular and to the building's relationship with the land. He is the designer of the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - the only commissions he has accepted in the United States. Botta's body of work ranges from private residences in the Swiss Alps to urban projects in Europe and Asia. The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art presents the exhibition Mario Botta: Architecture and Memory January 31 through July 25, 2014. Botta is among the most noted architects on an international scale. His reputation and status have long been established throughout the rest of the world by the great number and wide variety of commissions the 70-year-old architect has received in the last 50 years throughout Europe and most recently Asia. He is considered one of the world's foremost architects of churches and museums. The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art is the only U.S. venue for this engaging exhibition that highlights the designs for some of Botta's significant museums, libraries, theaters and religious spaces. Over the last decades, Botta has focused on creating major public buildings worldwide. The exhibition features sketches, original wood models and photographs for 30 of these projects. More than 200 objects will be on view throughout the museum's entire fourth-floor gallery including wooden stools designed by Botta, which provide seating for the exhibition's digital slide shows. Also featured in the exhibition are letters and sketches by architects and others who have influenced Botta. Included in this Encounters section are artworks from the Bechtler collection created by artists who have inspired Botta such as Alberto Giacometti, Jean Tinguely, Alexander Calder and Pablo Picasso. 'This exhibition is a celebration of the Bechtler building as the single largest object in our collection,' said John Boyer, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art President and CEO. 'It is a reminder of the powerful uniqueness of this commission in the United States and an acknowledgement of the important relationship between architecture and other forms of art.' The show's title, Architecture and Memory, addresses what Botta says are inseparable elements in that the transformations wrought by architecture become part of the human landscape. Botta's buildings interpret modern culture while evoking the memory of the land. Botta's buildings respect topographical conditions, regional factors and building materials. His designs bear the stamp of respect for craftsmanship and are often ruled by an underlying geometric principle. Though he occasionally uses steel and glass in visible quantities, Botta is truly an architect of stone, brick and concrete. He uses geometric shapes to juxtapose lightness and weight. Botta's work, as described in The New York Times, "eschews the slickness and the sleekness of so much late modernism. His material is masonry, not glass or steel, and he uses it to create buildings that are firm, self-assured essays in geometry.' The exhbition will be supplemented by a roster of public and educational programs as well as a catalogue. Mario Botta: Architecture and Memory is organized by Mario Botta and is based on the exhibition Mario Botta Architecture 1960-2010, which was on view September 11, 2010 through January 23, 2011 at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Trento and Rovereto, Italy. Exhibition Sponsors The exhibition is made possible with a generous grant from presenting sponsor Wells Fargo Private Bank. 'The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art building designed by architect Mario Botta is a gem of contemporary architecture not only in Charlotte, North Carolina but in all of the United States. Wells Fargo Private Bank is pleased to be the presenting sponsor of this noteworthy exhibition of Botta's work,' said Wells Fargo Private Bank Regional Director Madelyn Caple. 'We are proud to demonstrate our continued support of Charlotte's cultural community by sponsoring a show highlighting one of the world's masters of architecture.' Significant funding for the exhibition is provided by Belk, Inc, Childress Klein Properties, Electrolux North America, The Hartford and the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia. Additional funding comes from Rodgers and Balfour Beatty Construction. A design consortium led by Wagner Murray Architects, which includes American Institute of Architects (AIA) Charlotte, Gantt Huberman (a division of Bergmann Associates) and Housing Studio, also provided financial support. The exhibition's media sponsor is WFAE 90.7fm, Charlotte's NPR News Source. The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art is dedicated to the exhibition of mid-20th-century modern art. It is named after the family of Andreas Bechtler who assembled and inherited a collection created by seminal figures in modernism. The museum is located at Levine Center for the Arts, 420 South Tryon Street, Charlotte. Operating hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.; closed Tuesdays.

Producers of the Tony Award-winning MATILDA THE MUSICAL announced today that Matt Harrington and Christopher Sieber will join the company as Mr. Wormwood and Miss Trunchbull, respectively.

The New-York Historical Society has announced its programs for February 2014. All programs are presented at the New-York Historical Society unless otherwise noted. Details below!

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is pleased to introduce some of the most surprising works of the permanent collection in a special group exhibition, 'Committed to Paper: Master Drawings and Prints by Sculptors.' The exhibition features Meijer Garden's growing collection of drawings and prints by sculptors, some relating to sculpture found in the permanent collection, while others reflect the sculptor's body of work at large.

The Lyric Stage Company of Boston presents DEATH OF A SALESMAN, running February 14 - March 15, 2014. The play, by Arthur Miller, will be directed by Spiro Veloudos.

ZACH Theatre-Austin's Theatre and Texas' longest running theatre, presents the next production of the 2013-14 Family Series, THE CAT IN THE HAT. ZACH Theatre brings the classic children's book THE CAT IN THE HAT to life in a wild ride of physical comedy, playing February 21 through May 3, 2014, on the intimate Kleberg Stage. In partnership with Art on 5th, original artwork by Theodor Seuss Geisel - Dr. Seuss, will be on display at ZACH Theatre for the duration of the show.

Mark Bazeley and Kristin Davis will join the previously announced Natascha McElhone in Trevor Nunn's production of Fatal Attraction to play Dan and Beth Gallagher. Written by James Dearden, the world stage premiere of Fatal Attraction will open at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on 25 March 2014, with previews now starting on 11 March and currently booking to 21 June 2014. Designs are by Rob Jones with lighting by Paul Pyant and sound by Paul Groothuis.

Steppenwolf Theatre co-founder Jeff Perry (Scandal) directs the Los Angeles premiere of a riveting drama by Keith Huff (Mad Men, House of Cards) that will have audiences on the edge of their seats. A Steady Rain opens Feb. 22 at the Odyssey Theatre in West L.A. for an eight-week run through April 20.

When any of Steve Martin's plays such as "Picasso at the Lapin Agile", currently playing at Second Story Rep, is done well it can be a riotous evening of surreal fun. But when it misses the mark it's still funny but lacks that certain spark of genius that Martin is known for. And while SSR's production doesn't completely miss the mark it's more sparkly moments are overshadowed by its somewhat scattered and tepid ones.

Natascha McElhone will play Alex Forrest in the world stage premiere of Fatal Attraction. Written by James Dearden and directed by Trevor Nunn, Fatal Attraction will open at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on 25 March 2014, with previews on 8 March and is booking to 21 June 2014. Designs are by Rob Jones with lighting by Paul Pyant and sound by Paul Groothuis.

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, continues its 2013-2014 Season with Tom Jones, adapted by Jon Jory from the novel by Henry Fielding and directed by William Brown. The production will run at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie, from today, January 17 - February 23, 2014. The Press Opening is Friday, January 24, at 7:30 pm.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is pleased to introduce some of the most surprising works of the permanent collection in a special group exhibition, 'Committed to Paper: Master Drawings and Prints by Sculptors.' The exhibition features Meijer Garden's growing collection of drawings and prints by sculptors, some relating to sculpture found in the permanent collection, while others reflect the sculptor's body of work at large.

The New-York Historical Society has announced its programs for February 2014. All programs are presented at the New-York Historical Society unless otherwise noted. Details below!

From tonight, January 16 through February 16 Performance Network Theatre presents the world premiere of the 2013 National New Play Network Showcase Selection and Edgerton Award-Winning inspiring drama 'County Line' by David Wells, who made his Performance Network debut in last season's audience favorite comedy, 'Brill'. He is a University of Michigan Alumnus and one of Michigan's most popular emerging playwrights. 'County Line', directed by David Wolber, is a coming-of-age story set in rural Kansas and explores the challenges young adults may face in foster homes, the lasting effects these memories can have on a person, and how 17-year-old Lois is able to overcome anything that is thrown her way.by David Wolber, is a coming-of-age story set in rural Kansas and explores the challenges young adults may face in foster homes, the lasting effects these memories can have on a person, and how 17-year-old Lois is able to overcome anything that is thrown her way.