Hearst Exhibition Comes to LACMA
Earlier this month "Hearst the Collector" opened at the County Museum of Art (). Showcasing approximately 170 works collected by publishing magnate (and castle owner), William Randolph Hearst, this exciting exhibit provides insight into another facet of his larger-than-life persona as well as the opportunity to see extraordinary masterpieces. Included are Hearst’s numerous gifts to the museum as well as an assemblage of works from museums and collections around the world. It’s an auspicious time for this exhibit. Hearst had acquired many of his works during the 1920s and 1930s. In 1937, when the Hearst empire was faced a financial crisis and was close to bankruptcy, the original collection was divided–Hearst kept half of his holdings with the remainder–much of it to be sold–becoming the property of his company. You’ll view such eclectic pieces as "Armor" (Milan, Italy, circa 1600-1610), constructed from steel, gold, silver, textile, and leather, and "Combat of the Virtues and Vices, from the Redemption of Man series" (Brussels, circa 1500-1515). Adding to the grandeur of this occasion is the film series "William Hearst, Marion Davies and Hollywood" (21-29 November); and a lecture "Hearst’s Estate at San Simeon: Inside and Out" (8 December).
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