Svetlana Alpers Discusses Tiepolo's Lighting Effects at Brooklyn Public Library Event
A panel discussion was held at the Brooklyn Public Library featuring Svetlana Alpers, Alex Bacon, and Ken Johnson, with David Cohen moderating the event. He was accompanied by David Rosand and Robert Storr. Alpers, along with Hyde and Kulok, showcased how to recreate the distinctive lighting effects lost when three Tiepolos were removed from the main salon at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This demonstration underscored the intricate nature of Tiepolo’s artwork, which demands viewer interaction, as highlighted by Alpers and Baxandall. The discussion also covered the 2010 Whitney Biennial and various exhibitions, including works by Silvia Bächli, Michal Rovner, Catherine Sullivan, Jeff Wall, and Dan Walsh.
Key facts
- Svetlana Alpers, Alex Bacon, and Ken Johnson were guests of David Cohen
- The event was moderated by David Cohen at Brooklyn Public Library
- David Rosand and Robert Storr also participated with Cohen
- Three Tiepolos were removed from Ca’Dolfin's main salon at the Met
- Alpers, Hyde, and Kulok recreated lost lighting effects
- The 2010 Whitney Biennial was mentioned
- Exhibitions included Silvia Bächli at Peter Freeman, Inc. and Michal Rovner at PaceWildenstein
- Other exhibitions noted were Catherine Sullivan at Metro Pictures, Jeff Wall at Marian Goodman Gallery, and Dan Walsh at Paula Cooper Gallery
Entities
Artists
- Svetlana Alpers
- Alex Bacon
- Ken Johnson
- David Cohen
- David Rosand
- Robert Storr
- Silvia Bächli
- Michal Rovner
- Catherine Sullivan
- Jeff Wall
- Dan Walsh
- Hyde
- Kulok
- Baxandall
Institutions
- Brooklyn Public Library
- Whitney Biennial
- Peter Freeman, Inc.
- PaceWildenstein
- Metro Pictures
- Marian Goodman Gallery
- Paula Cooper Gallery
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Ca’Dolfin
Locations
- Brooklyn
- United States