Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours
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Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours offers personalized tours of New York’s art and architecture, as well as multi-session art history classes taught directly in the city’s museums. With a blend of education, humor, and enthusiasm, these experiences provide both knowledge and a deeper appreciation of art and culture.
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James Turrell at the Guggenheim
Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours See all classes by this school @ 1071 5th Ave, New York, NY
This is your last chance to explore light artist James Turrell’s impressive exhibition before it closes. We will discuss some of his earlier works, as well as his environmental masterpieces like Roden Crater. Finally, we will delve into the experience of his newest site-specific work, Aten Reign, which has transformed Frank Lloyd Wright’s Guggenheim rotunda through washes of colored light. All of our classes allow participants to learn directly...
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$50
Spanish Art at the MET: From El Greco to Picasso
Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours See all classes by this school @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY
This year marks the 400th anniversary of El Greco’s death. To commemorate the occasion, the MET is showcasing all of it’s canvases by this mysterious figure , along with its already rich collection of works by Diego Velazquez, Francisco de Goya, and Pablo Picasso. Over the course of two hours, we will trace key characteristics of Spanish art–flattened perspective, a dark color palette, inattention to setting–from one master...
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$55
David Hockney at the MET
Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours See all classes by this school @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY
avid Hockney just turned 80, and the MET is honoring him with a retrospective that will make you smile again and again. The show examines Hockney as a realist painter, a gay man discovering his sexuality, a cubist playing with perspective, and a colorist experimenting with hues so brilliant they nearly emit Vitamin D. Ultimately, we will see how Hockney has much more depth than his shallow pools.
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$50
The Contemporary Scene in Chelsea
Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours See all classes by this school @ 555 W 24th St, New York, NY
Chelsea’s shows are unbeatable. This class will focus on five of this season’s most memorable and talked about exhibitions. Museum admission included.
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$50
City as Palimpsest: Old and New Architecture
Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours See all classes by this school @ Federal Plaza, New York, NY
Enjoy the summer with a walking tour! This class will cover some of the oldest and newest architecture of lower Manhattan. After investigating the structure and aesthetics of the 130-year-old Brooklyn Bridge, we’ll survey some of the city’s earliest skyscrapers and compare them to the recently finished Freedom Tower, Frank Gehry’s Beekman Tower, and Santiago Calatrava’s soaring transit hub. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Note: You...
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$55
Alberto Burri: Art as Therapy
Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours See all classes by this school @ 1071 5th Ave, New York, NY
The new retrospective, Alberto Burri: The Trauma of Painting,delves into the healing power of art. Italian doctor-turned-artist, Alberto Burri (1915-1995), served as a medic during World War II, but began painting while he was a prisoner of war in Texas. Upon his release, it became his full-time career and deep passion. By stitching burlap and other found materials into textured collages, Burri reenacted the healing process he’d...
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$55
New York's Iconic Architecture
Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours See all classes by this school @ Federal Plaza, New York, NY
This class will cover the old and new architecture of lower Manhattan. After investigating the structure and aesthetics of the 130-year-old Brooklyn Bridge, we’ll survey the city’s early skyscrapers and compare them to the towers currently rising at the World Trade Center Site searching for common threads throughout. All of our classes allow participants to learn directly from original art and architectural objects. Each class session includes...
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Fall Shows in Chelsea
Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours See all classes by this school @ 555 W 24th St, New York, NY
This class will focus on a handful of major players in the contemporary art world. We will stop in four of Chelsea’s highly influential galleries to see the some of the most popular shows of the moment. We’ll conclude with a stroll along the High Line, where we’ll see the beautiful park’s new sculptures installations. All of our classes allow participants to learn directly from original art and architectural objects. Each class session...
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Islamic Art at the MET
Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours See all classes by this school @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY
This class will explore the Metropolitan Museum’s newly remodeled Art of the Arab Lands Galleries. We’ll experience the intricate patterns and twirling arabesques of Moroccan courtyards, Persian textiles, and Iranian mosaics. Finally, we’ll see how all of these colorful geometric designs inspired European painters like Eugene Delacroix and Henri Matisse. The class session includes close looking, lecture, and discussion.
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$55
New Shows in Chelsea
Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours See all classes by this school @ 555 W 24th St, New York, NY
This class will focus on a handful of major players in the contemporary art world. We will stop in four galleries to see a mixturesome of painting, photography, monumental sculpture, and watercolors. Artists include Andy Warhol, Yves Klein, Hiroshi Sugimoto and Tara Donovan, among others. All of our classes allow participants to learn directly from original art and architectural objects. Each class session includes close looking, lecture, and...
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$55
Carrie Mae Weems at the Guggenheim
Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours See all classes by this school @ 1071 5th Ave, New York, NY
This class will be based around the retrospective, Carrie Mae Weems: Three Decades of Photography and Video. Weems– a black artist from Portland, Oregon–confronts difficult questions of gender politics and race relations in the United States and art history more generally. Weems– a black artist from Portland, Oregon–confronts difficult questions of gender politics and race relations in the United States and art history more generally. Her...
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$55
Egyptian Galleries at the MET
Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours See all classes by this school @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY
This class will explore the Metropolitan Museum’s famed Egyptian wing. We’ll examine a 4000-year-old tomb, numerous mummies, a fully reconstructed temple, and religious texts like the Book of the Dead. By the end of our time together, we’ll know why ancient Egyptians devoted all of their time to preparing for the afterlife. The class session includes close looking, lecture, and discussion. Note: You will receive a discount if...
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Spring Shows in Chelsea
Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours See all classes by this school @ 555 W 24th St, New York, NY
This class will focus on a handful of major players in the contemporary art world. We will stop in four galleries to see some of this season’s most talked-about exhibitions. All of our classes allow participants to learn directly from original art and architectural objects. Each class session includes close looking, lecture, and discussion. Note: You will receive a discount if you register for 2 or more classes or if you bring someone...
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$55
Hidden Spaces at the MET
Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours See all classes by this school @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY
The Metropolitan Museum has long been committed to faithfully recreating or installing architecture from far-flung locales inside its walls. These exotic spaces effectively transport visitors to another time and place, and many of them are hidden deep in the recesses of the MET’s vast floor-plan. Over the course of two hours, we will discover an Egyptian tomb, a Chinese scholar garden, a Moroccan courtyard, an Italian Renaissance studiolo,...
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$55
Fall in Chelsea
Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours See all classes by this school @ 555 W 24th St, New York, NY
Chelsea is finally emerging from its long summer slump, so come explore with us! Over the course of two hours, we’ll peruse five very different exhibitions, including photography by Luc Tuymans, an immersive installation by Sarah Sze, Roy Lichtenstein’s historic Greene Street Mural, and new portraits by the indomitable Chuck Close. Don’t miss this opportunity to see some of this season’s most talked about exhibitions! Museum...
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Winter in Chelsea
Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours See all classes by this school @ 555 W 24th St, New York, NY
We will stop in five of the season’s most talked-about and thoughtful exhibitions, sparking provocative discussions about the contemporary art scene. Artists will include: Donald Judd, Robert Rauschenberg, Mark Bradford, and Stephen Wilkes, among others. Museum admission included. Note: You will receive a discount if you register for 2 or more classes or if you bring someone with you. Classes will be capped at 10 people. Please...
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Rodin at the MET
Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours See all classes by this school @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY
Auguste Rodin was initially rejected from the École de Beaux-Arts, which turned out to be a great thing for art history. This enabled him to think outside the box and generate new types of artistic expression. To celebrate the centennial of Rodin’s death, the MET has brought all of its Rodin holdings together in an illuminating exhibition. Clay models demonstrate Rodin’s ability to capture figures in motion; plaster casts display his...
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$50
Contemporary China at the Guggenheim
Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours See all classes by this school @ 1071 5th Ave, New York, NY
This unmissable exhibition will showcase the most important art to come out of China between 1989 (the end of the Cold War) and 2008 (the Beijing olympics). Organized thematically, the show deals with themes of experimentation, globalization, democracy, and utopianism, offering viewers a deeper understanding of the ways in which China’s art world dovetails with international politics. Please Note: This activity has a minimum number of guests...
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Jenny Holzer: Light Line
Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours See all classes by this school @ 1071 5th Ave, New York, NY
Experience the transformative power of Jenny Holzer's iconic art as her visionary electronic sign takes center stage once again, reimagining her 1989 Guggenheim installation. Delve into her profound exploration of truth, violence, and loss through scrolling texts, showcasing lesser-known facets of her career, from watercolors to AI-generated paintings.
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$60
Grounded in Clay
Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours See all classes by this school @ 21 E 70th St, New York, NY
Embark on a captivating journey into the rich heritage of Pueblo pottery with a curated collection from the esteemed Pueblo Pottery Collective. Discover exquisite pieces from the Vilcek Collection and the Indian Arts Research Center at the School for Advanced Research, showcasing the spirit and tradition deeply rooted in clay craftsmanship.
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$60
Reviews of Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours
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Delacroix at the MET
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The Contemporary Scene in Chelsea
The instructor, Lauren, was fabulous. So knowledgeable and interesting. I learned a lot and enjoyed all the galleries we visited. I would highly recommend a class with Lauren. -
David Hockney at the MET
Very well presented and explained. Very enjoyable. I learned a lot. -
Alberto Burri: Art as Therapy
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Alberto Burri: Art as Therapy
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City as Palimpsest: Old and New Architecture
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City as Palimpsest: Old and New Architecture
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The Contemporary Scene in Chelsea
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The Contemporary Scene in Chelsea
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Spanish Art at the MET: From El Greco to Picasso
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James Turrell at the Guggenheim
Lauren brought the whole subject to life with her extensive knowledge and her flair for imparting it so engagingly. She asked the group to examine our feelings about the Turrell pieces before talking in detail about them and that was a successful way of approaching this work. Thank you for a very stimulating and educational 2 hours. -
James Turrell at the Guggenheim
Friendly teacher. Good informatons.
