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Recommended Day Trip: Smith College Museum of Art for When in Rome: Prints & Photographs, 1550–1900 (and more)

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I headed out to Smith College for When in Rome: Prints & Photographs, 1550–1900 this past weekend and I thought it was a great show. I’m a nut for Rome and I love Piranesi so I was predisposed to enjoy the show. Still, it’s really well put together. The way that they paired works from different eras and media together to show how la citta eterna has changed over time is fascinating. I found myself poring over images, trying to match landmarks. Being able to compare and contrast the different views was a real treat.

The rest of the collection is worth seeing, as well. Works by Bellows, Sargent, and Eakins were among the highlights for me of the strong American collection.

Time is running out for the When in Rome exhibit, but if you’ve got the time, it’s worth the effort to get out there to check it out.

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C215 (Christian Guémy)

I would love to see Northeastern University invite Christian Guémy over to do a mural. I think his work would fit right in with the likes of Jef Aerosol and El Mac, who they’ve already had over to do major pieces.

I first encountered his work in the Ghetto in Rome in 2009 and I’ve been an admirer of his work since. I’d love to see one of his cats here on the streets of Boston.

Here are some shots I’ve captured over the years.

c215 at spagna

c215 rome street art stencil

c215 roma street art stencil

C215 Roman Scooter Stencil Street Art Graffiti

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Rome Through My Eyes and Feet

I mentioned Rome in a recent post. I love Rome and have spent a lot of time there over the past few years. I’ve studied and explored the hell out of the city and have been keeping track of what I’ve learned on Pinterest. Check it out if you’re planning on visiting Rome or just want to relive the glories of La Citta Eterna.


I’m hoping to start to put together similar resources for Boston. I’ve got some other things going on this summer, so we’ll see how it goes. I’ll definitely have some time over the winter.

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