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Nikolai Astrup’s Visions of Norway

MaryAnne Stevens– Spring in Jølster presents a view of the Norwegian artist Nikolai Astrup’s farm-garden at Sandalstrand (now Astruptunet) in Western Norway. It epitomizes his life and his art, referencing his personal expression of European modernism, horticultural ambitions, and commitment to conservation and the expression of national identity. Nikolai Astrup

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New Weekend Plan: Visit the Reopened Clark Art Institute!

One of our museum publishing partners, the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts, has just reopened its campus.  No mean feat, the expansion has been in the works for 13 years, and the results, conceived by architects Tadao Ando and Annabelle Seldorf, are spectacular.  Roberta Smith has offered a very

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Happy International Museum Day!

Around every May 18, the International Council of Museums organizes International Museum Day; this year’s theme is Museum and Memory. Because we at YUP admire our museum publishing partners and their contributions to a global society, here are some exhibitions on view now around the world, with books available from

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Tuesday Studio: Looking at Degas and Picasso

This summer the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute is presenting the exhibition Picasso Looks at Degas.  The Clark’s website is filled with information about each aspect of the show.  They also have the checklist of works and an opportunity to download parts or all of the audio tour.  If

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