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Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions - Carnegie Museum of Art Collection Handbook

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Book Synopsis: The essential guide to the holdings of one of America's most venerable museums. Published on the occasion of the museum’s 125th anniversary, the Carnegie Museum of Art Collection Handbook features images of more than 200 works from the collection and essays by museum staff, past and present, that reveal the stories behind their creation and acquisition. Color images of previously unpublished archival materials trace the history of the museum from the late 19th century―when founder Andrew Carnegie established the Carnegie Institute and inaugurated the Carnegie International exhibition series, with the aim of bringing the “Old Masters of tomorrow” to Pittsburgh―to the present day. This updated guide to the museum’s collection features works that will be well known to museum visitors and more recent acquisitions that lay the groundwork for another century of pioneering exhibitions.

Artists include: Berenice Abbott, Dawoud Bey, Pierre Bonnard, Louise Bourgeois, Stan Brakhage, Mary Cassatt, Robert Seldon Duncanson, Nicole Eisenman, Jean-Léon Gérôme, Zaha Hadid, Charles “Teenie” Harris, Mike Kelley, Karen Kilimnik, Kerry James Marshall, Henri Matisse, Duane Michals, Julie Mehretu, Marc Newson, Lorraine O’Grady, Charlotte Perriand, Camille Pissarro, Postcommodity, Auguste Rodin, Paul Rudolph, Bernard Tschumi, Andy Warhol, Gillian Wearing, Franz West, James Abbott McNeill Whistler and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye.

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Experience the rich history and incredible artistry captured within the pages of the Carnegie Museum of Art Collection Handbook. This meticulously curated guide showcases more than 200 remarkable works that tell the compelling stories behind their creation and acquisition.

Unveiling the hidden treasures of one of America's most venerable museums, this handbook takes you on a captivating journey through the Carnegie Museum of Art's 125-year-old legacy. From its founding by the visionary Andrew Carnegie to the groundbreaking Carnegie International exhibition series, this guide provides a vivid account of the museum's evolution.

Delight in the vibrant color images and previously unpublished archival materials that immortalize the pivotal moments of the museum's history. By immersing yourself in this updated collection, you will witness timeless masterpieces alongside exciting new acquisitions that pave the way for another era of pioneering exhibitions.

Featuring the works of renowned artists such as Matisse, Warhol, Bonnard, and Wearing, the Carnegie Museum of Art Collection Handbook offers a diverse and eclectic experience. Revel in the mastery of curated artwork by Berenice Abbott, Louise Bourgeois, Julie Mehretu, and many others. This handbook is an unmissable opportunity to appreciate the beauty and significance of these extraordinary pieces.

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