This article is part of the Fine Arts & Exhibits special section on how creativity can inspire in challenging times.
Every fall, an abundance of museum exhibitions and gallery shows opens across the United States — and this season is no exception.
A number of those shows will transport audiences to France and Italy. In Seattle, visitors can dig into the ways in which Impressionists portrayed culinary culture in France in the late 19th century, and in Kansas City, Mo., a museum explores the hardships Parisians faced during World War I. A New York City show examines the rise of Italian Fascism through the lens of Futurism, and in Houston, an exhibition travels back to the first century to delve into Emperor Trajan’s cultural impact on Rome.
For a connection closer to home, how about a gallery in Pittsburgh showcasing Frank Lloyd Wright’s unrealized projects for the area, or an exhibition in Billings, Mont., that features local women who offer diverse perspectives through textile works? With a wide range of subjects and mediums, hopefully all museum lovers can explore their personal Roman Empires this fall. Here is a selection.
New York
NEW YORK CITY
Claude Monet claimed that Venice was “too beautiful to be painted.” Nevertheless, the renowned artist took on the challenge and produced a luminous series of works depicting the city. This is the first exhibition to focus on these paintings. It features about 100 artworks, books and ephemera, including around 20 of Monet’s Venetian works. His pieces are placed in dialogue with portrayals of the city by other artists, including Paul Signac, John Singer Sargent and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and accompanied by sound installations by the museum’s composer in residence, Niles Luther. Through Feb. 1; Brooklyn Museum, brooklynmuseum.org
The New York artist Nicole Eisenman is known for her expressive paintings and sculptures that capture everyday life with humor and flair. Presented here are three new sculptures with video elements and a selection of her paintings, including new pieces and loans from public collections. These works aim to piece together a narrative and offer a glimpse into Eisenman’s state of mind. Oct. 30 through Jan. 10; David Zwirner Gallery, 52 Walker, davidzwirner.com
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