Young Artists to Watch This Year
Tafy LaPlancheNew York-based Afro-Latina artist Tafy LaPlanche first discovered her love for portraits (肖像) at 13 when she was hospitalized and drew people who passed by her room. Since then, LaPlanche has explored narratives (叙事) in her portraits, setting women up against bright backgrounds, and adding fruit to create a unique story in every painting.
Yan XinyueThirty-year-old Chinese artist Yan Xinyue is one of the artists to watch at this year’s Frieze New York. Xinyue’s work looks at how everyday life is impacted by rapid urban development through her imaginative paintings. Constantly touching the line between fantasy and reality, Xinyue’s work explores society and the individual.
Narumi NekpenekpenThe Nigcrian-Japanese artist’s layered (分层的) approach to sculpture caught the eyes of collectors during Art Basel Miami Beach design week. The deeply emotional pieces painted throughout her residency at Versailles have a “Sanrio” quality, which makes them seem both distant and friendly.
Emma McIntyreAlso featured at this year’s Frieze New York is New Zealand-born, Los Angeles-based artist Emma McIntyre. The self-aware abstract (抽象的) painter is sure to turn heads with her presentations of memory, weather, and the environment. McIntyre’s colorful style makes the viewer feel like they’re slipping into a different dimension and makes it difficult to turn away.
1. What element does Tafy LaPlanche often use in her paintings?A.Fruit. | B.Sanrio. | C.Hospitals. | D.Weather. |
A.Tafy LaPlanche. | B.Yan Xinyue. |
C.Narumi Nekpenekpen. | D.Emma McIntyre. |
A.Exploration of narratives. | B.Layered approach to sculpture. |
C.Bright backgrounds in self-portraits. | D.Self-awareness in abstract paintings. |
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1. If campers go to Trevalgan Touring Park, they can ________.A.use a washing machine |
B.go to the seaside conveniently |
C.make campfires on a canoe |
D.go to The Bull to enjoy themselves |
A.A bar. | B.Wildlife. | C.Caravans. | D.Barbecues. |
A.To advertise some camping spots in the UK. |
B.To describe people’s choices while camping. |
C.To introduce different ways of camping. |
D.To show camping is popular in the UK. |
【推荐2】Famous Festivals Worth Attending in London
BFI London Film Festival
The 66th celebration of the BFI London Film Festival takes place at South Bank and the West End, with some events also screened on BFI Player after the festival, for those who can’t make it in person. The full programme has yet to be announced, but will include red carpet nights, gala screenings and a special exhibition.
Tickets: Adults: 50 dollars each; Children under 6: free; Students: half price
Time:5—10 October
Bloomsbury Festival
Vitality (活力) is the theme of this year’s Bloomsbury Festival, celebrating creativity of the locals. It begins with a garden party on Store Street, opens to everyone, and in eludes guided walks, a silent calligraphy session, live music and singing workshops, across the nine days.
Tickets: Adults: 70 dolars each; Children under 6: free; Students: half price
Time: 14—23 October
London Literature Festival
A highlight of the literary calendar, the annual London Literature Festival at Southbank Centre never fails to bring in big names. Minnie Driver, Graham Norton, Rob Delaney, Nick Cave and Greta Thunberg all feature this year, along with creative workshops and games, kids’ events, and a chance to hear from the newly-announced Booker Prize Winner.
Tickets: Adults: 80 dollars each; Children under 6: free; Students: half price
Time: 20—30 October
EFG London Jazz Festival
Get down with the trumpets(小号) as the EFG London Jazz Festival returns. It takes place at areas including Barbican, Royal Festival Hall and Cadogan Hall, and the programme features South African pianist Abdul ah Ibrahim, composer and saxophonist B inker Golding, and Malian singer-songwriter and guitarist Fatoumata Diawara.
Tickets: Adults: 100 dollars each; Children under 6: free; Students: half price
Time:11—20 November
1. Which festival lasts the longest?A.BFI London Film Festival. | B.Bloomsbury Festival. |
C.EFG London Jazz Festival. | D.London Literature Festival. |
A.The locals’ creativity. | B.Red carpet nights. |
C.The beautiful garden. | D.Big names in literature. |
A.70 dollars. | B.100 dollars. |
C.200 dollars. | D.250 dollars. |
【推荐3】The National Gallery of Art serves the nation by welcoming all people to explore and experience art, creativity, and our shared humanity. Find out more about what’s on view. There’s always something new, whether you visit in person or explore online.
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April 10 – July 17, 2022, West Building, Main Floor, Galleries 72–79
For centuries, artists have told and retold the complex histories of the African Diaspora. Explore this enduring legacy in the exhibition Afro-Atlantic Histories, which takes an in-depth look at the historical experiences and cultural formations of Black and African people since the 17th century. More than 130 powerful works of art, including paintings, sculptures, photographs by artists from Africa, Europe, the Americas, and the Caribbean, bring these narratives to life.
James Van Der Zee’s Photographs: A Portrait of Harlem:
November 28, 2021 – May 30, 2022, West Building, Ground Floor, Gallery 22
Photographer James Van Der Zee created an extraordinary history of life in Harlem during the 1920s and 1930s and beyond. Residents of this majority Black neighborhood in New York City turned to Van Der Zee and his camera to mark special occasions. Some 40 works from the National Gallery’s collection feature Van Der Zee’s studio portraits, along with his photographs of Harlem’s rich social life.
Clouds, Ice, and Bounty: The Collection of Seventeenth-Century Dutch and Flemish Paintings:
October 17, 2021 – June 1, 2022, West Building - Dutch & Flemish Cabinet Galleries
Showing a rich cross section of 17th-century Dutch and Flemish life, culture and history, this exhibition brings together 27 paintings acquired through the generosity of the Lee and Juliet Folger Fund over the past two decades. Seen together, this collection offers a unique opportunity to enjoy some of the finest productions of Dutch and Flemish artists of the 17th century.
NOTE: Opening time from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, weekends as well.
Admission is always free for all citizens!
For more info or online visit, please access our webpage at www.nga.gov.
1. If you are interested in Black neighborhood in New York City, when can you visit the gallery?A.October 20, 2021. | B.April 10, 2022. |
C.May 31, 2022. | D.June 1, 2022. |
A.You can visit these collections only in person. |
B.You can visit these collections only on weekdays. |
C.You can visit these collections only at West Building. |
D.You can visit these collections for free only if you’re a student. |
A.Black cultures. | B.Flemish life. |
C.Diverse histories. | D.Social activities. |
【推荐1】Bill Cosby is one of the world’s most well-known entertainers and comedians. William Henry Cosby, Jr. was born on July 12, 1937, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Anna Pearl, a maid, and William Henry Cosby, Sr., a U. S. Navy sailor. After tenth grade, Cosby joined the Navy and completed high school through a correspondence course. He later took up an athletics scholarship at Temple University, supporting himself during his studies by tending bar, where his easy-going style and witty joking with the client prompted suggestions that he try stand-up comedy. This he did and was soon to be discovered by the legendary Carl Reiner.
In his early twenties, he appeared on many well-known variety programs including Toast of the Town (1948). His big break came in 1965 when he appeared as “Alexander Scott” in I Spy (1965), winning numerous Emmys for his performance. He then created a Filmation cartoon based on many of his high school buddies including Weird Harold, Dumb Donald, Mushmouth, and others: the show was, of course, Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1972). In 1984,’Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids’ stopped production,and The Cosby Show (1984) commenced(开始). It was originally rejected by ABC, accepted by a then-floundering NBC, and was an almost instant success. From 1985 to 1987 the show broke viewing records. Despite this great success, he arguably created his own downfall. The Cosby Show led what was considered by many at that time to be the best night of television: the line-up included Night Court (1984), Hill Street Blues (1981), and Family Ties (1982), which all followed The Cosby Show.
Cosby was dissatisfied with the way minorities were portrayed on television. He produced the TV series A Different World (1987) and insisted that this program should follow the Cosby Show, rather than Family Ties. Impact was felt on the show immediately; at its peak, the Cosby Show logged an estimated 70 million viewers. Cosby was riding high in the early nineties until massive competition from The Simpsons (1989).
1. What did Bill Cosby’s father do?A.He worked as a servant. | B.He served in the Navy. |
C.He acted as a comedian. | D.He served in a bar. |
A.In 1948. | B.In 1984. | C.In 1965. | D.In 1972. |
A.Distinguished and creative. | B.Caring and outgoing. |
C.Humorous but careless. | D.Wealthy but unhealthy. |
A.The Cosby Show. | B.Night Court. |
C.Hill Street Blues. | D.The Simpsons. |
【推荐2】Szilajka is a Hungarian artist who turns ordinary pebbles (鹅卵石) into amazing works of art. The artist says she’s inspired by the pebbles’ shape, the richness of their patterns, and the beauty of nature. “I use all the pebbles in their original forms shaped only by nature itself,” says Szilajka.
When Szilajka is creating her art, she lets her feelings shape the details. “This way the completed picture becomes dynamic in spite of the fact that the pebbles themselves play a static (静止的) role in the work of art,” explains the artist. “It’s like a photo taken in the perfect time. It includes the movement, the feeling and the story which can be continued. This way there are not only pebbles in the picture but invisible fingerprints and ‘soul-prints’ as well.”
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The artist believes that the completed work of art is not only her own but a common creation of the artist and the receiver. “These two things together is pebble art,” explains Szilajka. “It only becomes a real work of art if it really means something to the receivers as they have the opportunity to add their own feelings and thoughts as well. Pebbles have no face, so anyone can enter and play a part in a pebble picture.”
1. What’s the feature of her work according to Szilajka?A.It’s original and dynamic. | B.It’s creative and picturesque. |
C.It’s imaginative and static. | D.It’s emotional and inspiring. |
A.A pebble. | B.A pebble picture. | C.A photo. | D.Nature itself. |
A.The inspiration of Szilajka’s creation. | B.The concept of Szilajka’s creation. |
C.The significance of Szilajka’s creation. | D.The rewards of Szilajka’s creation. |
A.Review. | B.Non-fiction. | C.Biography. | D.Fiction. |
【推荐3】Learning from Leonardo
Yes, Leonardo Da Vinci was a genius.
Be constantly curious.
Leonardo actually did have special talents, but his distinguishing and most inspiring quality was his strong curiosity. He wanted to know what causes people to yawn and how light is processed in the eye.
Seek knowledge itself.
Not all knowledge needs to be useful.
When Leonardo came up with an idea, he designed an experiment to test it. When his experiment showed that a theory was flawed (瑕疵的), he abandoned his theory and sought a new one. If we want to be more like Leonardo, we have to be fearless about changing our minds based on new and real information.
Take notes on paper.
Five hundred years later, Leonardo's notebooks are around to astonish and inspire us.
A.Show respect to facts. |
B.You'd better show interest in writing. |
C.We may never be able to match his talents. |
D.Work up the enthusiasm to start writing them. |
E.Sometimes it should be learned for pure pleasure. |
F.Merely a small part of knowledge can be applied to practice. |
G.Also, he instructed himself to learn about the light of the moon. |