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|  Watercolors That Revolutionized American Painting
He might not be a household name now, but in a 1948 survey, American John Marin was picked as the country's favorite artist. You'll understand why when John Marin's Watercolors: A Medium for Modernism opens January 23. Through 110 works, the exhibition showcases Marin's bold, original watercolor style—his almost jazz-like approach to color, paint handling, perspective, and movement—that made him a leading figure in modern art. Members enjoy the first look at this American innovator with three days of Member Previews and two member-only lectures—join now to participate. Everyone can enjoy Marin's vibrant and radical watercolors long after the exhibition closes with the lavishly illustrated catalogue.
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|  One, Two, Free! Ready to unwind from the holiday hubbub? Or looking for something to chase away the post-holiday blues? How about Free Winter Weekdays, with free admission to the museum every weekday, all day long, from January 3 through February 4? It's the perfect chance to recharge with some time among the museum's masterpieces. Take in the new Marin exhibition at the end of the month or any of the other special exhibitions that offer their final days in January (see below). Enjoy a variety of gallery talks, lectures, and performances, or treat yourself to a delicious lunch at one of the museum's dining hot spots—Terzo Piano is offering a special prix-fixe weekday lunch from January 10 through 31. Weekdays never looked so good!
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|  Catch Them before They Close There are only a few days left in 2010, but luckily you still have a bit of time once the New Year begins to take in these diverse and spectacular exhibitions. Through January 2 Through January 9 Through January 17 ShareThis |
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|  Secret Calendars Most calendars today are designed to be as user-friendly as possible, but in 18th-century Meiwa-era Japan, the most pertinent information calendars provided—whether the months were composed of 30 or 29 days—was cleverly hidden within beautiful prints known as egoyomi. See if you can detect the secret calendar markings in approximately 40 prints when Egoyomi: Japanese Picture Calendars opens January 15. Of course, you can always get some clues and discover how these unique works led to printing with multiple colors at a special gallery talk on January 20. Mark your calendars... visibly.
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|  Seeing Things A new year and another chance to start Seeing Things anew. The series takes off again January 6 with a variety of stimulating events every Thursday and Friday evening at 6:00. Highlights this month include:
- Magic Carpet
A blend of jazz, reggae, and funk - Matthea Harvey, poet
- Seeing in a New Light: Chagall's America Windows
Kate Tierney Powell, research assistant, and Emily Heye, objects conservator - People, Places, Things
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago - Deliberation and Impulse: John Marin's Art
Ruth Fine, National Gallery of Art - ICE (Two)
International Contemporary Ensemble musicians Claire Chase, flute, and Jacob Greenberg, piano ShareThis |
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|  The Art of Deception Whether it's magic, 3-D movies, or optical illusions, there's something delightful in being fooled by what we see, but what can be truly satisfying is discovering the mechanics behind the trick. Enjoy a look beyond appearances with a few works in the museum's collection that aren't at all what they seem with this month's self-guide, "I Can't Believe It's Not..."
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|  Member Yoga Class
January 29, 9:00–10:15 a.m.
Membership offers so many unique and exclusive ways to enjoy the museum. In fact, we've just added a member-only yoga class! Grab your yoga gear and join us in saluting the sun with a gentle morning practice and quiet contemplation in our serene and spacious Griffin Court. Become a member to enjoy this unique opportunity and register for this free, one-time event by calling (312) 499-4111.
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| | John Marin. Austrian Tyrol (detail), 1910. Alfred Stieglitz Collection.
John Marin. Austrian Tyrol, 1910. Alfred Stieglitz Collection.
John Marin. The Red Sun-Brooklyn Bridge, 1922. Alfred Stieglitz Collection.
Photo by Chris Lake.
Cihuacoatl or Cihuateteo, A.D. 600/900. Classic Veracruz. El Zapotal, Veracruz, Mexico. Museo de Antropología de Xalapa, 49 P.J. 4033. Photograph © Michel Zabé.
Suzuki Harunobu. Daruma and a Young Woman in the Rain, 1765. Clarence Buckingham Collection.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago dancer Ana Lopez. Photography by Todd Rosenberg. Costumes by Fritz Masten from Aszure Barton's Untouched.
Adriaen van der Spelt and Frans van Mieris. Trompe l'Oeil Still Life with a Flower Garland and a Curtain, 1658. Wirt D. Walker Fund.
Yoga in Griffin Court. © Annie Sturgis Photography.
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January 2011 E-Newsletter 
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