The Helen Frankenthaler Foundation's Legal Saga
The Helen Frankenthaler Foundation is facing legal accusations from its former board president and the artist's nephew. Allegations of 'pay to play' schemes and exploitation of the foundation have threatened Frankenthaler's legacy.
FRANKENTHALER LEGAL SAGA
The Helen Frankenthaler Foundation is currently dealing with legal accusations made by its former board president and the nephew of the artist, Frederick Iseman. These accusations include claims of 'pay to play' schemes and attempts by the current directors of the board to exploit the foundation for their own benefit. The foundation filed motions on Tuesday to dismiss these allegations.
According to the accuser, Lise Motherwell, Clifford Ross, and Michael Hecht, who make up the board's current directors, are threatening to ruin Frankenthaler's legacy through their actions. The motions to dismiss the case have been made in response to these allegations, and the court will now decide the next steps in the legal proceedings.
The outcome of this legal saga will have significant implications for the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation and its mission to preserve and promote the legacy of the renowned artist. It remains to be seen how the court will rule on these allegations and what impact it will have on the foundation's future.
HIDDEN CÉZANNE UNCOVERED
During the extensive renovation of Bastide du Jas de Bouffan in Aix-en-Provence, France, fragments of a previously unknown Paul Cézanne mural were discovered. The mural, which had been hidden for many years, was found under layers of wallpaper and plaster in a large living room of the artist's childhood home.
The discovered parts of the mural depict a landscape with architectural elements and provide valuable insights into Cézanne's artistic vision. Denis Coutagne, the president of the Paul Cézanne Society, believes that this discovery will prompt a reevaluation of how Cézanne saw himself as an artist.
The Bastide du Jas de Bouffan is an important site for Cézanne enthusiasts, as it served as his family home and a significant source of inspiration for his work. The uncovering of this hidden mural adds another layer to the understanding of Cézanne's artistic development and legacy.
The Etches Collection Seeks Help to Save Fossil Remains
The Etches Collection, a museum in Kimmeridge, UK, is appealing to the public for funds to excavate a fossilized sea creature before it gets washed away by a rapidly eroding cliff. The 150-million-year-old remains of a pliosaur, a prehistoric marine reptile, were discovered in 2022. The skull is well-preserved, but the rest of the creature is encrusted in a cliff above a beach in Dorset.
The museum needs financial support to carry out the excavation and ensure the proper preservation of this significant scientific find. The public appeal aims to raise awareness and gather the necessary funds to save the pliosaur's remains from being lost to erosion.
If successful, the excavation and preservation of the fossilized creature will contribute to our understanding of prehistoric marine life and provide valuable insights for scientific research and education.
