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Agnes Etherington Art Centre welcomes a fourth Rembrandt

Written on May 24, 2019. Posted in Arts, Visual.

Through the patronage of Alfred Bader’s son, the Bader Collection continues to grow. On Friday, May 3, the Agnes Etherington Art Centre revealed a new painting to the public, Head of an Old Man with Curly Hair. Photo by Tessa Warburton. Painted in 1659 by Rembrandt, the painting was donated by...

Remembering Rembrandt’s contributions to art history 350 years later

Written on February 1, 2019. Posted in Arts, Visual.

2019 marks the 350th anniversary of Rembrandt’s death. Three-and-a-half centuries later, it might be the best time to celebrate some of the artist’s finest work. In Kingston, the Agnes Etherington Art Centre holds five original Rembrandt pieces, including “Portrait of a man with arms akimbo,” and...

An artistic icon meets an artistic ignoramus

Written on October 13, 2016. Posted in Arts.

I admit I’m no art connoisseur. A week ago if you had said “Rembrandt” to me, I’d probably reply, “Remember what?” The only artist I can name is Andy Warhol and that’s only because I really like Campbell’s chicken noodle soup. In spite of this, I decided to get slightly more cultured and take a trip...

Third Rembrandt painting in Queen’s collection unveiled

Written on May 6, 2016. Posted in Arts.

The months of anticipation have come to an end as Queen’s third Rembrandt painting was unveiled to the public at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre’s season opening on April 29. Portrait of a Man with Arms Akimbo was donated in November 2015 by prominent Queen’s philanthropists Alfred and Isabel Bader....

The influence of Rembrandt

Written on February 4, 2014. Posted in Arts.

Rembrandt’s fellow travellers depicted contrasts of light and dark that provide an interesting diversion from the varied greys of a Kingston winter. However, it’s not only this striking imagery that will awaken the average student from their slush-induced slumber. The scenes on display at Rembrandt’s...

A study in static time

Written on September 20, 2013. Posted in Arts.

There aren’t many people who would be interested in an art exhibit that demands knowing every nuance of the art world. Masters of Time: European Paintings from the Permanent Collection, an exhibit at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre (AEAC), is not one of those exhibits. The collection attempts to...

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Agnes Etherington Art Centre welcomes a fourth Rembrandt

Remembering Rembrandt’s contributions to art history 350 years later

An artistic icon meets an artistic ignoramus

Third Rembrandt painting in Queen’s collection unveiled

The influence of Rembrandt

A study in static time

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