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We speak with the director of the MFA, Matthew Teitelbaum.
Today on Boston Public Radio: NBC “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd discussed former President Barack Obama’s rebuke of President Trump in a Wednesday stump speech for former Vice President Joe Biden. He also talked about the stakes for Thursday’s presidential debate, moderated by his NBC colleague Kristen Welker. We opened our lines to hear your thoughts on former President Obama joining the campaign trail for Joe Biden, and to talk about your feelings heading into the final presidential debate. Former Suffolk County sheriff and secretary of public safety Andrea Cabral discussed voter suppression in the U.S., and why she’s not optimistic about the future of voting rights in the wake of Monday’s Supreme Court decision protecting late-arriving absentee ballots in Penn. She also touched on recent statements from an anonymous juror in the Breonna Taylor case, who said this week that the grand jury did not agree on whether Taylor's shooting was fully justified. Matthew Teitelbaum, the Ann and Graham Gund Director of the Museum of Fine Arts, discussed how the MFA is adapting to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as how they're working to confront issues of race in the art space. He also gave a debrief on the opening of the MFA's long-awaited exhibit showcasing the work of painter Jean-Michel Basquiat. Next, we turned to callers to hear your thoughts on the censorship of art, in a conversation about a series of postponed exhibits of artist Philip Guston. Tech writer Andy Ihnatko weighed in on the Department of Justice’s antitrust lawsuit brought against Google, as well as Apple’s buyout of the Charlie Brown TV specials, and new AI-powered "neural filters” coming on the latest edition of Adobe Photoshop. Ihnatko is a tech writer and blogger, posting at Ihnatko.com. Former Mass. Education Secretary Paul Reville talked about Wednesday's decision by city officials to bring Boston Public Schools back to all-remote learning, and other headlines around the shaky return to classrooms during the coronavirus pandemic.
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Friday, November 9th, 2018. Governor Charlie Baker won re-election on Tuesday in a landslide. We opened up the lines and asked you: With all the political capital he has, how should he spend it? Matthew Teitelbaum, the director of the Museum of Fine Arts, and David Leonard, president of the Boston Public Library, discussed a new exhibition their two institutions are collaborating on: "Toulouse Lautrec and the Stars of Paris." Emily Rooney, host of Beat the Press, shared her famous list of observations and frustrations. How will Democratic control of the House and the resignation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions converge to shape immigration policy? Ali Noorani, executive director of the National Immigration Forum, discussed that and more. Callie Crossley, host of Under the Radar with Callie Crossley, shared her thoughts on the midterm elections. Director Bryn Boice and actor Karen MacDonald previewed their new production, "Universe Rushing Apart: Blue Kettle and Here We Go." Looking to see some art this weekend? Artists Nan Hass Feldman and Mary Hughes told us all about this weekend's Fenway Open Studios.
Dallas collectors and philanthropists Howard and Cindy Rachofsky join AGO director Matthew Teitelbaum in conversation about the connections between collecting, philanthropy and civic change.
Dallas collectors and philanthropists Howard and Cindy Rachofsky join AGO director Matthew Teitelbaum in conversation about the connections between collecting, philanthropy and civic change.
Glenn D. Lowry and Matthew Teitelbaum discuss art, ideas and the future of museums.
Glenn D. Lowry and Matthew Teitelbaum discuss art, ideas and the future of museums.
The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Matthew Teitelbaum, Director and CEO, Art Gallery of Ontario on Invent the Future: Invest in Creativity Matthew Teitelbaum became the fifth Director of the Art Gallery of Ontario in September 1998. His leadership and vision was instrumental in achieving the 300 million dollar transformation of the AGO by world renowned, Toronto born architect Frank Gehry in November 2008. During his tenure at the AGO, its permanent collection has experienced significant growth, the Gallery has acquired nearly 60,000 works, and its international reputation has been strengthened. Under his leadership, the AGO has become the central repository of works by such contemporary artists as Betty Goodwin, Paterson Ewen, Kazao Nakamura, Jack Chambers, David Blackwood and Greg Curnoe, reinforcing the AGO's position as a passionate advocate for Canadian art. In 2001, Mr. Teitelbaum created the first permanent archival position in a Canadian art museum, positioning the Gallery as a leader in research and study of the lives, contributions and working methods of artists. Born in Toronto in 1956, he holds an honours bachelor of arts in Canadian history from Carleton University, a master of philosophy in modern European painting and sculpture from the Courtauld Institute of Art, and an honorary Doctor of Laws from Queen's University. He has taught at Harvard, York University and the University of Western Ontario, and has lectured across North America. Mr. Teitelbaum is a past president of the Association of Art Museum Directors and has been a member of its committees. He and his wife Susan Cohen have two sons. Speaker: Matthew Teitelbaum, Director and CEO, Art Gallery of Ontario *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*
Matthew Teitelbaum, curator of the exhibition "Paterson Ewen: Inspiration and Influence" will place Ewen in the context of his times and highlight his influences and enthusiasms.
Matthew Teitelbaum, curator of the exhibition "Paterson Ewen: Inspiration and Influence" will place Ewen in the context of his times and highlight his influences and enthusiasms.
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