Experience the Beauty of Venice After Hours at the Hyde Collection
Live music, social hour and presentation by Skidmore Art History Professor Erin Giffin.
Manner of Joseph Mallord William Turner (British, 1775-1851), Grand Canal, Venice, ca. 1840, gouache on paper, 21 1/8 x 29 3/4 in., The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls, New York, The Hyde Collection Trust, 1971.51. Photography by Joseph Levy.
Venice has a long history of attracting artists from around the world. Over the centuries, countless artists have captured its grand canals, unique architecture, and romantic ambiance. From paintings to photographs, artists have used different mediums to showcase the beauty of Venice.
The Hyde Collection in Glens Falls presents Venetian Vistas, an exhibit that focuses on the works of creative artisans who visited Venice from the 18th to the 21st century. The exhibition highlights the diverse approaches taken by artists, some of the city's essential landmarks, and how artists have captured the effects of light, water, and reflection.
Tour the exhibit “After Hours” with Skidmore Art History Professor Erin Griffin.
Art After Hours at the Hyde mixes art and entertainment every third Thursday of every month. Visitors can see exhibits, listen to live music and socialize with friends.
On Thursday evening, April 18, tour the Venetian Vistas exhibition with an expert guide to explore the iconic city landscapes represented by artists from the 18th century to the present. The tour begins at 5 pm.
Interior of the Hyde. Photo courtesy The Hyde Collection.
At 6 pm, visiting assistant professor of art history at Skidmore College Erin Giffin will deliver a lecture exploring two Venetian churches: the 17th-century chapel in the Church of San Clemente and the 18th-century construction at San Pantalon. Both are modeled after the Holy House or Santa Casa of Loreto.
As a specialist in Global Early Modern art history, Erin Giffin’s research explores cross-cultural relations through artwork production, particularly focusing on the sculpture, architecture, and ephemera that respond to religious practices and express popular devotion.
Her classes explore questions of information dissemination and copying across early modern Catholic communities, as well as confrontations of faith and commerce in missionary contexts (specifically in East Asia and North and South America).
The Venitian Vistas exhibit features works from The Hyde Collection’s permanent collection and pieces on loan from museums around the northeast.
Visit their website for more information on hours of operation, admission, and other exhibits.
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