Posts Tagged ‘Debra Burchett-Lere’

When you have a new addition to any family, its only right that the newcomer is introduced with an appropriate amount of fanfare.  Everyone else should know who (or what) they’re looking at or interacting with and the newbie should feel nothing but welcomed.  So now that the Norton Simon Museum has newly acquired two important paintings into its collection, it’s time for the all-important (and all interesting) welcoming lecture.  This Saturday, April 10 at 4pm, Debra Burchett-Lere, the Director of the Sam Francis Foundation, will administer a lecture entitled “Sam Francis: The 1950s and the Basel Mural Paintings in Context.”

Sam Francis, a native Californian painter, is best known for his contemporary works that have been long likened to those of Mark Rothko.  He worked in California, Paris, and was, later in his life, inspired by the teachings of Zen Buddhism.  His Basel Mural III and Fragments 1 and 2 have made their way to their new home in Pasadena at the Norton Simon and will assuredly fit well within their new gang of paintings.  During the lecture, Burchett-Lere will discuss the man, his life and work in France, and the 1950s while leaving time, we’re sure for your questions.

Whether you’re already a fan of Sam Francis’ or just looking to add a new painter into your favorites, this lecture is the one to attend (especially for those who don’t love lectures).  Talk about a welcome wagon.

The “Sam Francis: The 1950s and the Basel Mural Paintings in Context” will be held at the Norton Simon Museum on Saturday, April 10 at 4pm.  For more information, please click here.