Instructor Gene Wisniewski received his art education at the New York Academy of Art, The National Academy of Design, The New School, and L’Ecole Albert Defois in Vihiers, France. He has exhibited in galleries nationwide, including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. He has twenty years’ experience teaching and lecturing on visual art, and is the author of The Art of Looking at Art, released October 4, 2020 by Rowman and Littlefield publishers, an academic press based in Maryland. He is available for private engagements.
VIEW MY PORTFOLIO AT WWW.GENEWISNIEWSKI.COM
“…Wisniewski is a witty storyteller who pauses frequently to share a particularly juicy detail—Neanderthal surprises, animal artists, gruesome cabinets of curiosity, the wonders of rap music, the science of brain waves. Especially moving is Wisniewski’s spotlight on artists who struggled terribly in their lifetime and are now among the most revered…Even scholars will likely learn something new…Recommended. All readers.”
Choice Reviews
“…an entertaining and thought- provoking introduction to the world of art…Highly recommended.”
Journal of Art in Society
“…an ambitious project, but succeeds due to the author’s clear devotion to his subject…inspiring stuff…after reading The Art of Looking at Art for a few chapters, you too will become a ’groupie.’”
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ORDER HERE:
DIRECT FROM PUBLISHER: http://theartoflookingatart.com/
BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/books/the-art-of-looking-at-art/9781538133729
THE SIX-HOUR ART MAJOR: A CONCENTRATED SEMIINAR IN VISUAL ART
While you won’t walk away with an actual diploma, this engaging yet highly informative seminar DOES offer mini-versions of the essential courses included in the typical art major. Besides Art History and Art Appreciation, there are hands-on drawing exercises that demonstrate the thought processes and techniques behind making a piece of art, and a general discussion on developing creativity. NO PREVIOUS ART EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED. Featuring over 250 works of art.
UPCOMING CLASSES AND LECTURES (click on "Class Descriptions" page for further information):
STUIDIO CLASSES:
DRAWING AND PAINTING IN ALL MEDIA
ART IN ALL MEDIA--FREE!
ANYONE CAN DRAW! (FOR TEENS)--FREE VIA ZOOM!
LECTURES:
THE PLACE OF THE MUSES: A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE MUSEUM--FREE VIA ZOOM!
WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN YOU LOOK AT ART--FREE VIA ZOOM! THREE TIMES!
WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN YOU LOOK AT ART, LUNCH LECTURE WITH AUTHOR TALK AND BOOK SIGNING--IN PERSON!
SEEING THINGS OUR WAY: ART AS PROPAGANDA--FREE VIA ZOOM!
THE TUDORS: PORTRAITS AS PROPAGANDA--FREE VIA ZOOM! TWICE!
ANDY WARHOL: LIFE AND ART--FREE VIA ZOOM! ALSO TWICE!
STUDIO CLASSES:
DRAWING AND PAINTING IN ALL MEDIA
Twelve Wednesdays, September14-December 14, 2022, 10 AM-1 PM, 2-5 PM EXCEPT October 5, November 23
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN, 241 West 72nd St NYC
ART IN ALL MEDIA-FREE!
Tuesdays, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM (open)
GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER, 593 Columbus Ave NYC
ANYONE CAN DRAW! (FOR TEENS)--FREE VIA ZOOM!
Saturday, February 11, 2023, 1-2:30 PM
TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY, TROY, MICHIGAN
Registration: https://troypl.librarycalendar.com/event/anyone-can-draw-teen-edition
MORNING AUTHOR TALK/BOOK SIGNING/LECTURE:
I’ll be discussing, answering questions about, and signing copies of my readable guide to understanding all types of visual art, The Art of Looking at Art https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538133729/The-Art-of-Looking-at-Art at Brookdale College, 765 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ, on Friday, October 28, from 11:45 AM-2:00 PM. The event includes a lecture based on the last chapter of my book, “What to Look for When You Look at Art,” in which I’ll offer the basic ground rules for approaching, analyzing, and appreciating art. Breakfast included. Registration: https://www.brookdalecc.edu/continuinged/lifelonglearning/, or call 732-224-2315 for further information.
UPCOMING ZOOM LECTURES:
“WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN YOU LOOK AT ART,” Chatham Public Library, Chatham, NJ, Monday, September 19, Thursday, September 29, and Monday, Otober 3, 4:00 PM-5:00 PM, free via Zoom. Registration: https://chathamlibrary.librarycalendar.com/event/what-look-when-you-look-art-series-part-1
“SEEING THINGS OUR WAY: ART AS PROPAGANDA,” Montclair Public Library, Montclair, NJ, Thursday, September 27, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM, free via Zoom. Registration: https://asm.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=46743&int_category_id=0&int_sub_category_id=0&int_catalog_id=0
“ANDY WARHOL: LIFE AND ART,” Bernardsville Public Library, Bernardsville, NJ Monday, Novemberr 14, 6:30 PM-7:30 PM, free via Zoom. Registration info TBA
“WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN YOU LOOK AT ART,” Bethpage Library, Bethpage, NY, Thursday, December 1, 2:00 PM-3:00 PM, free via Zoom.
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"THE TUDORS: ART AS PROPAGANDA,” Bernardsville Public Library, Bernardsville, NJ Monday, December 12, 6:30 PM-7:30 PM, free via Zoom. Registration info TBA
“THE TUDORS: ART AS PROPAGANDA,” Troy Public Library, Troy, MI Thursday, January 19, 6:30 PM-8:00 PM, free via Zoom. Registration info TBA
“WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN YOU LOOK AT ART”, Washington-Centerville Public Library, Centerville, OH, Thursday, January 26, 2023, 7:00 PM-8:00 PM, free via Zoom. Registration info TBA
“ANDY WARHOL: LIFE AND ART,” Troy Public Library, Troy, MI Thursday, February 2, 2023, 6:30 PM-8:00 PM, free via Zoom. Registration info TBA
“THE PLACE OF THE MUSES: A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE MUSEUM,” Troy Public Library, Troy, MI Thursday, March 9, 6:30 PM-8:00 PM, free via Zoom. Registration info TBA
AND…you can watch my lecture “Art, Architecture, and the Politics of Grandeur in the Age of Louis XIV” for free anytime on my YouTube channel. This informative and entertaining talk discusses how Louis used not just art and architecture, but fashion, very long walks, and dance steps to keep his courtiers in line. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9h8BqOh5yXAD1DkpA-kjyw
FINALLY—My recently completed series of Abstracted Tarot Cards will be on display at Ispresso on Park, 4701 Park Ave., Union City, NJ, from October 1 through October 31. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, October 1, from 2 PM-5 PM. The extraordinary Tim Cusack https://www.instagram.com/tpcflip/ will be giving “suggested donation” readings at the opening, as well as at the closing reception on October 31 (Halloween!). I’m not using the word “extraordinary” lightly here—Tim’s read my cards and let’s just say it was freaky. He reads at Ispresso every Saturday between noon and five, and is available for private consultations. View images here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1trUc7z40q8Rs8ubXa3KViCPiB6LEL0VSQYK4f50awQo/edit#slide=id.gbb31106dda_0_90
IN THE WORKS:
Hudson Park Library, New York, NY-Lecture program TBA
Queens Public Library, Queens, NY-Lecture program TBA (Fall 2022)
Dolphin Books, Port Washington, NY--Book signing/author talk
REVIEWS FOR THE SIX-HOUR ART MAJOR:
“Thanks again for a terrific class that I only WISH could have been longer—as someone who spent a career evaluating teachers and courses, I have to say you and yours were among the best I've experienced.”—F.K., Ph.D., Creative Studies, seminar participant
“I'd like to be part of your network because I want to know of any classes you develop in the future. I've just taken your exceptional 6-Hr Art Major and wish it were the 60-Hr Art Major.”—J.H., seminar participant
“Thanks for the great class. I really do look at paintings differently now!”—H.P., seminar participant
“I studied art at Pratt Institute—this was the best art lecture I ever heard.”—N.J.B., seminar participant
“Thanks again for a great course this Tuesday. It was fantastic!”—S.L., seminar participant
“...a natural speaker...”—B.G., Ph.D., seminar participant
“It's hard to find a teacher who inspires his students as he does.”—C.E., seminar participant
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THE SIX-HOUR ART MAJOR HAS BEEN OFFERED AT:
92nd Street Y, New York, NY
92nd Street Y Tribeca, New York, NY
Art Center of the Bluegrass, Danville, KY
Arts Guild New Jersey, Rahway, NJ
Barron Arts Center, Woodbridge, NJ
Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ
Caveat, New York, NY
Center for Contemporary Art, Bedminster, NJ
Chatham Public Library, Chatham, NJ
Creative Center for People With Cancer, New York, NY
Dedham Public Library
Dorot, New York, NY
Elective, New York, NY
Gypsy Yogis, Weehawken, NJ
Hudson County Community College, Jersey City, NJ
Hudson Park Library, New York, NY-
Hunter College, New York, NY
IvyConnect.com, New York, NY
JCC Manhattan, New York, NY
John Jay College, New York, NY
Julia Hough Yoga Studio, Weehawken, NJ
Lehman College, Bronx, NY
Lourdes University, Sylvania, Ohio
Montclair Public Library, Montclair, NJ
National Council of Jewish Women, New York, NY
New York University, New York, NY
Princeton Area Newcomers and Friends, Princeton, NJ
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Queens College, Queens, NY
Queens Public Library, Queens, NY
Riverdale Y, Riverdale, NY
Soho House, New York, NY
Springfield Museums, Springfield, MA
SUNY Broome Community College, Dickinson, NY
SUNY Purchase, Purchase, NY
Symposia Books, Hoboken, NJ
Troy Public Library, Troy, MI
Westchester Community College, Valhalla, NY
Westfield Art Association, Westfield, NJ
YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood
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