A new feature has been published on the CODART website.
Last year, the Art Institute of Chicago acquired no less than 1440 Dutch and Flemish mannerist prints from the collection of Charles Hack, thereby transforming the institution into a significant resource for the study of Netherlandish art. In this feature, curator Jamie Gabbarelli presents an overview of the acquisition, and highlights some of its remarkable pieces.
“In February 2023, the Art Institute of Chicago purchased a collection of Dutch and Flemish prints of outstanding quality from the New York businessman Charles Hack, founder and chair of the Hearn Family Trust. The acquisition – among the largest ever made by (…)” Continue reading…
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Published monthly, features provide information on new curatorial developments, current projects, collections of Dutch and Flemish art in museums worldwide, as well as insight into the work of the museum curator.
Last month’s feature was ‘Feel the Heartbeat’ at Museum Sint-Janshospitaal by Marijn Everaarts and Geert Souvereyns. To browse all features, visit codart.nl/features.