Stay-at-home dad role losing appeal Jul 5, 2009
Francis Bacon, essayist, philosopher. lect> Add your comment (max {maxchars} characters) You must be logged in to leave a comment. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Does Plastic Art Last Forever? Jul 2, 2009
Francis Bacon at 100. Christopher Benfey | May 27, 2009. (Slate)
Tut returns to San Francisco Jun 22, 2009
A major touring exhibition of Francis Bacon's work has opened at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, so Kenneth Baker discussed the artist with Michael Peppiatt, who has just updated his book "Francis Bacon: Anatomy of an Enigma." See the story on Page 20. With the Pride celebration happening next weekend, we continue with Part 2 of our mini reviews of the offerings at Frameline33, the LGBT film festival. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Jill Lepore: The fuss about parenthood. Jun 22, 2009
Parents Magazine and the fuss about parenthood: Books: The New Yorker. Parents Magazine, Clara Savage Littledale, Home Game: An Accidental Guide to Fatherhood (Norton; 23. (New Yorker)
Writer Peppiatt revisits Francis Bacon Jun 21, 2009
British writer Michael Peppiatt first published his widely appreciated biography of painter Francis Bacon in 1997 ... Apprised well in advance of the internationally touring Bacon retrospective currently at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, Peppiatt produced an even more absorbing revised version of his book, "Francis Bacon: Anatomy of an Enigma" (Skyehorse; 456 pages; $16. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Art.view: Hard times Jun 16, 2009
Last year Roman Abramovich purchased a Francis Bacon Triptych for $77m, which was only $3. 9m less than the total Christie s made from the sale of 49 contemporary art lots in New York in May. (The Economist)
The Bath Fugues Jun 16, 2009
Francis Bacon - the painter, not the philosopher - is there and Samuel Beckett, too, of course. Besides, we hear a good deal about baths, bicycles and clepsydras, about kidney stones and jellyfish and also about literary theory and Chinese painters' disdain for perspective. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
MARSHFIELD REED'S ARK: The ocean always wins Jun 6, 2009
We could learn from Sir Francis Bacon, who said in the 1600s, Nature to be commanded, must be obeyed. That was the title of a set of guides to coastal protection that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers published 300 years later. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
'Vida y Drama' works retain their feel of mass impact Jun 5, 2009
Escobedo's features are distorted, and the effect, as in the portraiture of Pablo Picasso or Francis Bacon, is suggestive of extraordinary psychic pressures. Look out, too, for the only two examples of Siqueiros's work: a monumental head portrait of his friend and patron Mois. (Boston Globe)
Louis Menand: Should creative writing be taught? Jun 5, 2009
Peter Schjeldahl on Francis Bacon. Peter Schjeldahl on the paintings of Alice Neel. (New Yorker)
AFFECTION FOR SMALL COLLECTION Jun 5, 2009
Think of it not as a destination per se, but as a diverting side dish to the big plate of Francis Bacon the Met's serving upstairs. Dating as far back as the 11th century, they're made from clay, wood, beads, seeds and shells. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Joan Acocella: Natalia Osipova breaks out. Jun 1, 2009
Russian Soul: Critic's Notebook: The New Yorker (New Yorker)
Hilton Als: The multifaceted Meredith Monk. Jun 1, 2009
Peter Schjeldahl on Francis Bacon. 00004000. (New Yorker)
Can Rail Transportation Begin The Answers? May 30, 2009
Francis Bacon There is no doubt that there are more questions than answers in dealing with Ghanas economic questions. The enormity of these questions does not afford us the luxury to engage in long and empty philosophical debate on where to begin. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Liberia: William R. Tolbert - 'In The Pantheon Of Great African Leaders' May 29, 2009
He quoted great philosophers from Cicero to Socrates from Francis Bacon to Robert Owen and he spoke in both prose and poetry, quoting Latin and Greek. He even made scientific predictions which few in America or Europe at the time could have imagined, predicting advances in science such as space and time travel. (allAfrica.com)
The Raw Vision of Francis Bacon May 28, 2009
Francis Bacon at the Met ... Click to read a slide-show essay about Francis Bacon ... Francis Bacon at 100. (Slate)
Perez Zagorin, 88, historian of revolution, political unrest May 26, 2009
His 1999 book about the 17th-century English philosopher Francis Bacon was praised in the British Times Literary Supplement as "the best single-volume study available.". Mr. Zagorin also wrote about poet John Milton and the development of the idea of religious tolerance in Europe. (Boston Globe)
Tragic Hero: A Majestic Francis Bacon Show May 24, 2009
Francis Bacon: Tragic Hero - TIME ... Estate of Francis Bacon / ARS, N.Y. / Dacs, London ... Francis Bacon did for despair what Michelangelo did for faith. (Time.com)
He made despair glamorous, but was Francis Bacon truly great? May 24, 2009
He made despair glamorous, but was Francis Bacon truly great ... He made despair glamorous, but was Francis Bacon truly great ... A Francis Bacon retrospective at the Met ranges from early works such as ''Study for Portrait I'' (1953), left, to late paintings including ''Figure in Movement'' (1985), right. (Boston Globe)
When Angry, Serve Bacon May 21, 2009
HAD Prozac been around 50 years ago, Francis Bacon's work might not have sizzled ... "Francis Bacon: A Centenary Retrospective" runs through Aug. 16 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street; metmuseum. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Let's talk about DEATH, baby May 21, 2009
However fear of death is not something that has changed: "Men fear death, as children fear to go in the dark" Francis Bacon 1561-1626 Becky, Truro. I think death is regarded with fear because of the loss it represents. (BBC News -- UK)
* [ART JOURNAL] : New York brings home the Bacon May 20, 2009
Francis Bacons view of human nature often used violent imagery and is cited as a major influence in modern art ... A Francis Bacon retrospective starting at the New York Metropolitan Museum today is not for the faint-hearted ... His wider appeal is a morbid fascination with the expression of violence in human nature, said Gary Tinterow, principal curator of Francis Bacon: A Centenary Retrospective, which is the first major New York exhibition in 20 years devoted to the artist and includes... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Generation Skill May 20, 2009
New York, May 25The looks for "the benefits of distraction and overstimulation" resulting from a generation's technology-induced "attention crisis." An expert on multitasking sees "a cognitive plague that has the potential to wipe out an entire generation of focused and productive thought." Still, research also shows that we're "picking up new skills: better peripheral vision, the ability to sift information rapidly." We may flit back and forth among the eight different windows on our computer... (Slate)
Glam icons Bellucci, Marceau morph in weird fantasy thriller May 17, 2009
"My reference was Francis Bacon," the director said in an interview. "I wanted to make a pyschological drama using the fantasy genre.". (Yahoo! Asia News)
Global art star May 14, 2009
About British painter Francis Bacon and his lover, a former small-time crook. Goya in Bordeaux (1999). (USA Today)
My Cry To The Youth Of My Party Apr 29, 2009
But before I proceed any further, may I humbly quote Francis Bacon on youth ... As Francis Bacon says, we as youth are fitter for execution than for counsel ... As Francis Bacon sought to say, youth are both positive and negative energy. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
LETTER: Using Bible to denounce homosexuality is wrong Apr 29, 2009
The Question wrote on Apr 28, 2009 4:59 PM:" If you were to retroactively withdraw the accomplishments of gay people from history, you'd find yourself somewhere back in the Dark Ages, at least.Subtract the achievements of these: Alexander the Great, Socrates, Hadrian, Richard the Lionhearted, Edward II, Saladin, Francis Bacon, Frederick the Great, Byron, Walt Whitman, Oscar Wilde, Willa Cather, E.M. Forster, Tchaikovsky, Marcel Proust, Cole Porter, Leonard Bernstein, Julius Caesar, Pope Julius... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Could Portfolio Have Survived? Apr 28, 2009
It was constructed as a business publication that would cover business the way it looks like from inside a few officesat Cond Nast, a world where uberwealthy hedge-fund managers compete to have witty things to say about 7,000-word Tom Wolfe stories while they collect tips about the latest places to buy eight-figure Francis Bacon paintings. Not to saythat such people don't exist (or didn't once exist), but to imagine they formed the basis of a viable business magazine was to misunderstand... (Slate)
Recession forcing museums to do more with less Apr 6, 2009
In May, the Met will feature a retrospective on Francis Bacon and in June an exhibition on the ancient treasures of Afghanistan. In October, Atlanta's High Museum of Art will present an exhibition that explores Leonardo da Vinci's influence on sculpture; a version of the show will travel to the Getty. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
The way words work Apr 5, 2009
He was a supremely cultured man who collected late Picassos and was the only person ever to be painted by both Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon. He died in 2000 and has a room at the Tate Modern named in his honour. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Wayne Thiebaud and the nature of illusion Apr 5, 2009
When the mature Thiebaud paints an open-face "Peanut Butter Sandwich" (2009), it looks like an allusion to Jasper Johns' famous lead relief "Bread" (1969), doctored by Francis Bacon. I doubt that Thiebaud thinks deliberately about such references, or even about his self-references. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Time for a heart to art Mar 28, 2009
The Age: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Melbourne's leading newspaper. Gabriella CoslovichMarch 28, 2009. (The Age, Australia)
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Posted by: francis bacon, wayne /USA 26 March 2009. Of course, Topolanek is right on substance. (International Herald Tribune)
Christie's sued for not selling painting Mar 21, 2009
NEW YORK: An American family trust has sued Christie's auctioneers for its failure to live up to its guarantee of USD 40 million to sell a 1964 Francis Bacon painting. Christie was not able to sell the painting and the Trust led by collector George A Weiss is now demanding USD 40 million plus interest. (India Times, India)
Instant classic to become toast of London Mar 18, 2009
For Burke, who played Francis Bacon in Stephen Sewell's play Three Furies, When The Rain Stops Falling gives him another chance to step away from the musical roles that have characterised much of his career. "I'm looking forward to doing an Australian play in London and not have to burst into song," says Burke, who recently starred in The Sound Of Music at the London Palladium. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
artnet Launches Prints Sale Featuring Works by Francis Bacon, Marc Chagall, Roy Lichtenstein, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and Many Other Artists Mar 13, 2009
From March 12-26 artnet Online Auctions ( ) will feature a special sale of original limited edition prints () by 40 artists including Francis Bacon, Marc Chagall, Roy Lichtenstein, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol ... Contemporary highlights include works by Francis Bacon, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Marlene Dumas, and Robert Rauschenberg ... Study for the Human Body, 1975 by Francis Bacon is a characteristic example of the artist's use of bold and muted colors to highlight amorphous and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Experience Dublin like a local Mar 6, 2009
Next door, the free Hugh Lane Gallery hosts an oddball collection of artworks and the reconstructed chaos of Francis Bacon s art studio. GREAT STROLLS: Walking the paved towpaths and restored locks of the Grand Canal is an easy calorie-burner (unless you stop at pubs on every corner). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Free and cheap things to do Feb 24, 2009
Mexico City native Jeanne Saade Palombo s evocative art is influenced by Egon Schiele, Lucien Freud and Francis Bacon. presents a show of new paintings by Palombo, along with a show of works by new gallery artist Jason Myers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
A homecoming for Francis Bacon in Madrid Feb 24, 2009
On the afternoon of April 30, 1992, a plain coffin bearing the body of the Dublin-born painter Francis Bacon arrived at the brick and white-stone chapel of the vast Almudena Cemetery in Madrid. The artist then made the quiet exit he had sought. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Lucian Freud paints wine label for French chateau Feb 24, 2009
Later, luminaries such as Marc Chagall, Wassily Kandinsky and Francis Bacon contributed paintings. Freud's label for the 2006 vintage _ an image of a happy zebra head and a potted palm tree _ playfully echoes similar elements from his 1944 painting "The Painter's Room.". (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Art.view: Shock and the new Feb 15, 2009
The top lot of the evening, Francis Bacon s Man in Blue VI , also had trouble selling, despite the huge rise in the Bacon market and the fact that this picture was new to the market after nearly 40 years, which should have made it attractive to buyers. Dark and gloomy, it was later judged by Pilar Ordov;s, Christie s deputy chairman for post-war and contemporary art in Europe, as being perhaps too academic and priced too high. (The Economist)
Auction fails to sell Bacon work Feb 13, 2009
A Francis Bacon painting, which had been expected to fetch a price of up to 6m, has failed to sell at an auction in London. The 1954 artwork, called Man in Blue VI, was one of a series of seven paintings completed by the artist. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
BUSINESS BRIEFS Feb 12, 2009
Paintings by Francis Bacon and Mark Rothko went unsold at Christie's International in London yesterday in the auction house's first test of the contempora ry-art market in 2009. Ivy leave. (New York Post -- Business)
Sigourney Weaver Says Ripley Would Be 'Pumped' To Be #2 Badass Feb 11, 2009
" In the years to come, Ripley's battles with that Alien (and its friends) would help Weaver launch a career that would take her to the top of the Hollywood A-list. "Those sketches of the Alien, geez, it was right out of Francis Bacon," she remembered of Scott's initial presentation. "I just had great confidence in Ridley; he just seemed out there to me, and I thought it'd be fun. " Now, 30 years (and four films) after she nearly skipped the audition, film buffs all over the world are still... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Pet week: Paws at the pews Feb 11, 2009
Bateman: The economy is like a Francis Bacon painting. responds to economic predictions from "The Oracle With Max Keiser.". (Salon)
Bateman: The economy is like a Francis Bacon painting Feb 11, 2009
Scott Bateman: Actual audio from "The Oracle With Max Keiser" - Video Dog - Salon. responds to economic predictions from "The Oracle With Max Keiser.". (Salon)
Review: The Book of Dead Philosophers Feb 8, 2009
The philosopher Francis Bacon, that great champion of the empirical method, died of his own philosophy: In an effort to observe the effects of refrigeration, on a freezing cold day he stuffed a chicken with snow and caught pneumonia. As a philosopher dies, so he has lived and believed. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Peter Schjeldahl: A Marlene Dumas retrospective. Feb 8, 2009
She has been favored by a fashion for sensationalized moral seriousness which explains the recent prestige of Francis Bacon and Lucien Freud and of younger masters of sardonic melancholy, including Luc Tuymans, of Antwerp, and Neo Rauch, of Leipzig. Is this taste a self-flagellating compunction of the spendthrift rich. (New Yorker)
