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Tour Art Basel | Miami Beach
behind the scenes tour
From December 6 – 9, Miami Beach, Florida, will host the 11th edition of Art Basel, the most prestigious art show in the Americas. More than 260 leading galleries from North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa will take part, showcasing works by more than 2,000 artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.
The exhibiting galleries are among the world's most respected art dealers, offering exceptional pieces by both renowned artists and cutting-edge newcomers. Special exhibition sections feature young galleries, performance art, public art projects and video art. The show will be a vital resource for art lovers, allowing them to both discover new developments in contemporary art and experience rare museum-caliber artworks.
Montserrat Gallery Director
Leonie Bradbury
Leonie Bradbury
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Originally from The Netherlands, Leonie Bradbury has been the Director and Curator of Montserrat College of Art Galleries since 2005. She has curated contemporary art exhibitions that feature a range of artists of national and international note for over nine years. She has received several New England Art Awards and two of her exhibitions have received curatorial awards from the Association of International Art Critics.
Bradbury's specialty is contemporary art, theory, and criticism. She graduated Summa cum Laude with a B.A. in Art History from the University of Minnesota in 1998, followed by a M.A. in the History of Art from Boston University in 2001. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Aesthetics and Art Theory at the Institute for Doctoral Studies in Visual Arts.
will lead a group to share the entire Art Basel experience. The schedule includes a visit to Art Basel, the main art fair, but also tours of several of the satellite fairs such as NADA, Art Miami, CONTEXT, Pulse, Aqua and new this year Untitled. Participants will meet a New York and Seattle Gallery Owner, a collector of contemporary art, and an artist exhibiting at one of the fairs. The group will go on private tours of the Rubell Collection and the street murals of Miami known as Wynwood Walls. The experience will end with a visit to the Miami Art Museum where Montserrat Professor and Art historian Martha Buskirk will lecture on her new research. Behind the Scenes at Art Basel Miami Beach.
Bradbury's specialty is contemporary art, theory, and criticism. She graduated Summa cum Laude with a B.A. in Art History from the University of Minnesota in 1998, followed by a M.A. in the History of Art from Boston University in 2001. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Aesthetics and Art Theory at the Institute for Doctoral Studies in Visual Arts.
**DEADLINE: November 6th! Book soon to avoid disappointment.
Cost & Information
Fee: $1200
Transportation within Miami and entrance fees for Art Basel, all other fairs and scheduled activities are included. Participants are responsible for airfare, lodging and meals. Limited enrollment 12.
Please contact
Kathleen Burke, Director of Continuing Education
for details at kathleen.burke@montserrat.edu, or 978.921.4242 x1180.
Study in Mallorca, Spain
study in mallorca, spain
Dates: Dec. 27, 2012 – Jan. 12, 2013
Credits: 3
- Instructor: Ron DiRito
Ron DiRito
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Before coming to Montserrat, Ron DiRito worked as a freelance photographer for various newspapers, magazines and photo agencies. His photographs have appeared in periodicals around the world, including Time, Newsweek, Vanity Fair, L'Espresso, Paris Match, and the World & I.
As an artist Ron has also received numerous awards for his photography, including: a New England Foundation for the Arts/National Endowment for the Arts Regional Fellowship in Photography; a Massachusetts Cultural Council Fellowship in Photography; a Visual Arts Fellowship in Photography from the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs. His work is exhibited nationally and is held in many public and private collections. He is a member of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) and the Society for Photographic Education (SPE).
As an educator Ron has been recognized in Who's Who Among America's Teachers in the 2002, 2004-2007 editions for his dedication to his students and teaching. In 2001 he was awarded the Carlos Dorrien Faculty Excellence Award for teaching at Montserrat College of Art. Education: B.A., Metropolitan State College; M.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design.
What could be exciting than ushering out one year and beginning a new one than a photographic excursion to Mallorca, Spain? The itinerary starts in Palma the capital of Mallorca, a city dating back to a Roman settlement, but whose history began during the Bronze Age. Our itinerary will take us to the South Coast, Port d'Andratx and the prehistoric village of Capocorb Vell, the East Coast region of harbours and fishing villages, the Tramuntana Mountain region in the north, and the medieval town of Alcudia. The climate of Mallorca is marked by the Mediterranean. The weather in December and January is similar to April in New England.
This two-week intensive program, led by Professor Ron DiRito, is ideal for all students interested in photography or video. Students will create a portfolio that engages and explores the diversity of the cultural history, heritage and environment of the island of Mallorca, Spain. Students have opportunities in their daily assignments to work and photograph in a variety of environments, which will be addressed within the context of documentary imaging and representation.
Through studio discussions, critiques, and readings students become familiar with key concepts and fundamental theories of representation to assist students with their intentions, message, and the overall impact of their work. Montserrat's home base is the PDF Academia, which is outfitted with 16 digital workstations, printers and a projector for critiques.
An island of 3640 sq. km, Mallorca possesses amazing landscapes from beautiful white sand beaches and crystal waters to the rugged limestone encrusted Serra de Tramuntana and lush Serra de Llevant mountain ranges. Students enjoy a full range of cultural activities and excursions. Field trips to historic landmarks, castles and palaces, archaeological sites and ruins, museums and galleries, markets and festivals present the history and culture of the island and offer exciting opportunities to explore its diversity and beauty.
Price: $3800 per student, which includes flight, airport transfers, housing, breakfast every morning, two dinners per week, and ground transportation for the excursions. Students will stay in double rooms in a former 14th century monastery.
Photo by Mundo Moragues
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Prof. Ron DiRito
978.921.4242 x1234