The Taos News from Taos, New Mexico • Page 10

to THE TAGS NEWS Th-vrfoy. Ssptembtf 58,. 19M ART OTES The Western Exhibition which will open October and close November 22 at the Fine Arts Museum of New Mexico, Santa Fe, coincides with the conference on Western History to be held in Santa Fe, October 12-13-14. The exhibition, planned to interest the some 4(10 historians and Western scholare expected at tho conference, as well as regular museum patrons, consist of 100 paintings and bronzes which are being loaned to the Art Museum by museums, galleries and individuals throughout the United States. Some of the artisls whose works may hn seen are: Frederic Remington.

Charles M. Russell, Charlt's 5. Sfobie, John Howland, Selh Eastman, George C.ilrh Bingham. Carl Wimar, Elbert Biersladl. 0.

C. Seltzer, W. H. Paul Kane, James Walker, William Hahn, A. J.

Miller, Edward Samuel Paxon, Ralph Albert Blakelock, Ranson Gillet Holdredge. Cleveland Rockwell, Charles Brinton Cox, John Mauser, John Mix Stanley, frank Anderson, W. J. Hays, George Catlin, Charles Bird King, Peter Rindis- bacher, Henry F. Farny, and many others.

A few of the paintings in the exhibition arc Albert Bierstadt's "Starr King Mountain. Colorado." George Caleb Ringham's "Shooting for the Beef," Frederic Remington's "Apaches Listening" and "Boots and Saddles." Henry F. Farny's "Song of the Talking Wire," and Charles M. Russell's "Return of the Braves," Christmas at Line Camp," and "Bronc on a Frosty Morn." Morris Blackburn sends word that the "West Comes East" show arrived in Philadelphia in time for the opening date, although there was some delay on the road. He also announces that Dr.

Sidney Harbcrg, rousin of Taoseno Saul Harberg; and the Earle Millers, who have a summer home at Black Mesa, are also patrons for the show. John de Puy has returned from three months in France will be joined within a month by Mrs. de Puy and children who have been sojourning in Geneva, Switzerland. Arriving here with John was his father-in-law, Edmond Barbey, president of Nestle's Geneva. John is scheduled for a one man show at Gallerie Coard, Paris, next year.

Otis Wells, president of Western Lithograph, Wichita, Kan. (established 1893), and Dr. John Simoni, color consultant for Western Lithograph, were here last week selecting Stables contemporary art for reproduction in a 1962 series of five artists, Emil Bisttram, Louis Ribak, Robert D. Ray, Louise Ganthiers and Oli Sihvonen. The artists were selected from a group reproduced in Scientific American magazine, by the Scientific Laboratory, Los Alamos.

Their works will be reproduced in approximately 24 by 30-inch individual fall color engravings. Two thousand will be sent to top executives, heads of advertising concerns, and art directors by Western Lithograph as examples of its high quality engraving. Wells is also prpsidont nf Greater Downtown Wichita, organization designed to further and guide the development of the fast growing city; is past president of National Photo-lithographers; and was for many years on the board of Lithographic Technical Association. Dr. Simoni is chairman of the art department of the University of Wichita; is art columnist for The Wchita Eagle; consular correspondent for Italy from Ihe Wichita area; and is serving as chairman of the Italy-Kansas committee for the 1961 centennial celebration of Italy and Kansas.

He is in his own right a sculptor and painter and some of bis sculpture is to be seen in Kansas public buildings. The Ettore De Grazias will be here from Tucson for the San Geronimo Fiesta. A members' preview of a new series of sandpaintings recorded for the archives of the Museum of Navajo Ceremonial Art will be held October 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. Director Kenneth Foster states that those holding current membership cards may bring guests. The Museum is closed to the public every Monday, "but this special exhibition may be seen from Tuesday, October 3 on through the Fall season.

The, Museum is open from 9 until 12 and from 1 until 4:30. Tuesdays through Saturdays; and from 2 until 5 p.m., Sundays. Admission for adults is 50 cents. Dr. David P.

McAllester collected notes and original crayon sketches from the Medicine Men participating in the sandpainting, mainly "Ray Winnie" of Lukachukai. For the most part these are rather rough drafts, which were redrawn and completed, according to eye-witness records and details of existing research, by Ted Claus, artist, trained in Germany and New York. He has just moved to Santa Fe after 2 years work in the Navajo Reservation, where he expects to return from time to time, on special projects. The sandpaintings are reproduced from the House Chant and the closely related Shooting Chant. Several had never been collected before, while others are variants of those already in the Museum's archives.

The design for next year's duck stamp will be chosen by contest for the 13th consecutive year. As yet, no New Mexican artist has submitted a winning design. Closing date for this contest is November 13. The drawing may be in any medium, but in black and white only; size 5 7 inches. It must be In the Office of Information, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington 25, D.C.

on or before November 13. An artist may submit as many drawings as he likes, but each must be accompanied by a signed copy of the agreement covering reproduction rights. Copies of this agreement and the contest rules may be obtained from the address above. Director Thompson of the Department of Game and Fish points out that it is a signal honor for the artist whose work is chosen for the annual duck stamp. He hopes that New Mexico artists will enter the contest.

Not only duck hunters, but philatelists worldwide buy and cherish the annual duck stamps. Three paintings by Ed Stegall, two of which are Taos subjects are in the window of the J. P. Brandenburg Agency. Also displayed are items from Grace Rodriguez' Taos Crafts shop.

Mrs. Sara Clyne. New York literary agent and sculptor, visited Mrs. Marion Estergreen, Saturday and Sunday, and showed color ihdes of her sculpture at the home of the Kibbey Couses. She was route to San Francisco.

Arthur Jacobson, former Taos artist, is represented wi(h rwo ous and a gouache in the Fourth Annual Circle Invitational Exhibition, Roswell Museum and Art Center, from September 24 to October 27. The gouache, "Interior-Exterior" is also reproduced in the catalogue for the show which is predominantly abstract. Reeinft tnoke. Editor Phone PI 8-2241 Who and Where Mr. and Mrs.

Charles B. Coleman have returned to Hobbs from their Questa summer home. Edward E. Graubner was here last week obtaining material on Taos to be included in a series of travel articles he is writing on western vacation lands from the Canadian border to Mexico, for the Chicago Tribune. Visiting at the home of the Bob Fautecks during a recent weekend were Mrs.

Fauteck's! mother and sister, Mrs. Magda-i lena Tucker and Miss Diane Tuck- of Santa Fe, who were re- from Pueblo, where they visited friends. Tony Pacheco was here for the weekend from Colorado Springs where he is stationed as cameraman with the U. S. Air Force.

He recently was in Texas on picture assignment for the t'on resulting from the hurricane. VAUEY AISTIACT AND TITlf COMPANY A. IQNDfD AI5TUCTOM MARY SHIRAS and Mrs. Jim Simmons prepare for the exhibition of Miss Shiras' paintings and Mr. Simmons wooclcarvings in a two man show running until October 6 at the Stables Gal- ler y- (Regina Cooke photo) Larrinaga Show To Open Oct.

I A one man show of paintings, by Mario Larrinaga will open at Gallery Sunday, October 1. After 35 years as a highly successful scenic artist, set designer, art director, and head of the special effects department with major Hollywood studios, Larrinaga left the motion picture industry in 1,051 to come to Taos and paint as he wanted to paint. From the outset the response to his work was enthusiastic, leading to these comments: "He is a master of discriminating detail in representational paintings; his abstract convases are stimulating, and when whim- sey strikes, he produces a delightful and often humorous picture story. His use of color brings to the canvas a quality of light and a clarity that gives remarkable depth and naturalness." The Taos show will feature a number of paintings based on the theme of the architecture of earth and space, together with landscapes and other subjects. Larrinaga, born in Lower California, Mexico, came to the United States as a boy of 10, was educated at Tucson, where he also started his art career at the age of 16.

His work has shown in the Daily Bread Art Exhibit, San Francisco; Philbrook Art Center, Tulsa; Los Angeles County Museum; Annual National, Springfield, Utah; Museum of New Mexico, Santa Fe; and Tucson Art Center. Among his awards are first, grand and purchase prizes. His paintings are in private collections in New York; Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Palm Springs! Washington, D.C; Richmond, Cincinnari; Dallas, Fort Worth, Brownsville and other Texas cities; and in Colorado and New Mexico. Who And Where Antonio Suazo, national secretary of Sheltered Workshops, Washington, D.C,, visited his parents, Mrs. and Mrs.

A. D. Suazo, on his way to San Francisco. Also here was his sister, Miss Dolores Suazo of Santa Fe, joining her family for the weekend. The Ford Goods were delighted to welcome the Edmond Barbeys back to Taos on their brief trip last week.

Mr. Barbey is senior member of the long established banking house of Barbey, Geneva, Switzerland. Bob Brandenburg is here for the week from Norman, at the home of his brother Jack Brandenburg. He will be accompanied back to Norman by his father, J. B.

Brandenburg who has spent the summer with the Jack Brandcnburgs. Mrs. H. Ford Taylor will go to Albuquerque, October 9, to play in the week-long regional bridge tournament with friends from San Angelo, Tex. TOM PRIEST as Clergyman Manders admonishes Elizabeth Budlong as Mrs.

Alving, the mother, for her choice in literature as they rehearse Ibsen's "Ghosts" to be presented by the Taos Little Theater at the Harwood auditorium the evenings of October 5 and 6, It is interesting to note that Ibsen's same play opened at the Fourth Street Theater, New York, September 21, and that another of his plays has been running in that city for over a year. These productions point up the enduring appeal of Ibsen's plays, an appeal which is due to the simple fact that, like any classic, Ibsen's works present believable human beings dealing with basic human problems. Borrowing much in technique from the melodramas of his period, Ibsen was the first great playwright of modern times to attempt to write realistic plays, plays dealing with realistic themes and human reactions. Frequently called the father of modern theater, he has renowned followers. (Regina Cooke Who And Where The Stanley Brannens were in Albuquerque last week visiting friends and attending the State Fair.

Dennis Rasmussen spent last week in Albuquerque looking after horses at the State Fair. His sister, Velma, attended the Fair last Thursday. Spending three weeks in Taos with friends and relatives are Mr. and Mrs. Eloy Martinez of Orlando Peralla, son of Mrs.

civilian employee with Ihe U.S. Air Force and Mrs. Martinez is employed in the payroll department. Henry A. Valerio will return this week to Sewart Air Force Base, Nashville, Tenn.

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