I love the art you chose for these walls. How lucky to have such a beautiful collection to choose from.
I am astounded no one has yet produced the Bella Costa Greene biopic. What a fascinating relationship she had with Morgan, and was a brave and trailblazing woman. Such a movie would have a brilliant role for the right African American actor.
Yes to the biopic— there have been a few novelizations of her life already but I haven’t read them. The exhibit also showed clips of some films about racial passing, like Imitation of Life.
Thanks, Etta! It's amazing what a difference the art makes in making the house feels ours again. And check out the website for the Morgan exhibit because they have a lot of good material there, including some from Villa I Tatti because she was good friends with Berenson. Have a wonderful holiday as the year turns-- :)
Earle’s work continues to mesmerize me. Love getting to see these spaces. And the story of the race-closeted first Morgan librarian resonates in so many directions on this painful hour of our country (as the gendered bathroom laws go into effect in Ohio where Atticus attends Oberlin).
Thanks, Cynthia- we had a house full of people last night and it's nice to see the space "personalized" in every way. I hope you're enjoying your holiday and I look forward to reading more of your posts!
I love the art you chose for these walls. How lucky to have such a beautiful collection to choose from.
I am astounded no one has yet produced the Bella Costa Greene biopic. What a fascinating relationship she had with Morgan, and was a brave and trailblazing woman. Such a movie would have a brilliant role for the right African American actor.
Thank you!
Yes to the biopic— there have been a few novelizations of her life already but I haven’t read them. The exhibit also showed clips of some films about racial passing, like Imitation of Life.
Thanks for sharing the art decisions you made (beautiful spaces!!)—and some of the details about the exhibit which some of us will never see. ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks, Etta! It's amazing what a difference the art makes in making the house feels ours again. And check out the website for the Morgan exhibit because they have a lot of good material there, including some from Villa I Tatti because she was good friends with Berenson. Have a wonderful holiday as the year turns-- :)
Earle’s work continues to mesmerize me. Love getting to see these spaces. And the story of the race-closeted first Morgan librarian resonates in so many directions on this painful hour of our country (as the gendered bathroom laws go into effect in Ohio where Atticus attends Oberlin).
Yes, indeed. Sadly.
And it has been so interesting to hear your responses to my father's art since it's so hard for me to see it afresh! Thanks for that too.
Happy holidays to you and yours!
Thanks for sharing the final hanging of art! It's fun to see your fresh space and how your family's art is part of your daily life.
And...best new word for me: incunabula. LOVE it! Thank you.
Thanks, Cynthia- we had a house full of people last night and it's nice to see the space "personalized" in every way. I hope you're enjoying your holiday and I look forward to reading more of your posts!