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Cocktails with a Curator
Join the curators of the Frick as they present engaging histories of works of art paired with creatively inspired cocktails—a crash course in art history and a delightful introduction to the treasures of the esteemed New York collection.
Based on the critically acclaimed video series of the same name, Cocktails with a Curator is a collection of lively and informative essays. Paintings, sculpture, furniture, and porcelain—from medieval times through the glorious Renaissance to the early twentieth century—are discussed for their exemplary status. The creators are some of the greatest artists and include Rembrandt, Vermeer, Whistler, Manet, Velázquez, and Veronese, and the stories (of both artists and subjects) are tantalizing. Cocktails, with recipes, are thematically paired with the a Jaded Countess (absinthe, vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup) with Ingres’s portrait Comtesse d’Haussonville ; a classic Pimm’s Cup with Gainsborough’s depiction of English beauty Grace Dalrymple Elliott; and a Bloody Mary (named after the last Catholic regnant queen of England) with Holbein’s painting of Sir Thomas More, who opposed the Reformation of Mary’s father, Henry VIII. The perfect addition to any art connoisseur’s library, this book is an innovative and intoxicating way to enjoy the treasures of a world-renowned art collection.
Based on the critically acclaimed video series of the same name, Cocktails with a Curator is a collection of lively and informative essays. Paintings, sculpture, furniture, and porcelain—from medieval times through the glorious Renaissance to the early twentieth century—are discussed for their exemplary status. The creators are some of the greatest artists and include Rembrandt, Vermeer, Whistler, Manet, Velázquez, and Veronese, and the stories (of both artists and subjects) are tantalizing. Cocktails, with recipes, are thematically paired with the a Jaded Countess (absinthe, vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup) with Ingres’s portrait Comtesse d’Haussonville ; a classic Pimm’s Cup with Gainsborough’s depiction of English beauty Grace Dalrymple Elliott; and a Bloody Mary (named after the last Catholic regnant queen of England) with Holbein’s painting of Sir Thomas More, who opposed the Reformation of Mary’s father, Henry VIII. The perfect addition to any art connoisseur’s library, this book is an innovative and intoxicating way to enjoy the treasures of a world-renowned art collection.
288 pages, Hardcover
Published October 11, 2022
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July 26, 2023
I was one of the multitudes who counted on the weekly Cocktails with a Curator series on YouTube to get through that first year of Covid. It was such a delight to spend 15 minutes a week with knowledgeable people talking about great art in a warm and personal manner. I especially loved the week when Xavier made a Long Island Iced Tea, a drink with a reputation as a garbage cocktail for younger people looking to get drunk. He seems so sophisticated (but not snobbish), and this drink made it seem like he was just as normal and every day as the rest of us.
The book collects edited scripts from the video series. Each is accompanied by a monochrome illustration highlighting a piece of the art discussed. Thumbnail pictures of each artwork appear at the end. While full page pictures of each work would have been nice, this format helped make the book very reasonably priced. Plus, the internet is a thing so I ended up with this book on my lap and my tablet beside me where I could zoom in on pieces discussed.
The book collects edited scripts from the video series. Each is accompanied by a monochrome illustration highlighting a piece of the art discussed. Thumbnail pictures of each artwork appear at the end. While full page pictures of each work would have been nice, this format helped make the book very reasonably priced. Plus, the internet is a thing so I ended up with this book on my lap and my tablet beside me where I could zoom in on pieces discussed.
June 13, 2024
Charming, knowledgeable and inspiring - capable of telling the stories that brings pieces of art, that might superficially seen appear 'boring, alive. Great company for the original pandemic related series on Youtube.
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