Tonight, for our last film on the lawn for this summer, we are screening the Gregory Peck classic, "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD." This event is for MEMBERS ONLY. The gates open at 7:30 and the film starts at dusk.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS VISIT PHILBROOK
Today we had the chance to host around 250 kids from the Boys and Girls Clubs. Thanks to our friends at the Salvation Army, we were able to give these kids a chance to spend a whole day here and make memories that will last a lifetime. What a special day.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
THE RHINO WE KNOW
Did you see those rhino horn cups that broke Antiques Roadshow records? We actually have a similar piece in our collection. This piece is from the 19th century and was a gift to Philbrook in 1955.
Libation Cup, 19th c.
Unknown Artist
Rhinoceros horn
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Taber
1955.2.7
Libation Cup, 19th c.
Unknown Artist
Rhinoceros horn
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Taber
1955.2.7
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
YUMMO!
When was the last time you visited our restaurant? Take a video tour then come have a bite. You're hungry already.
Monday, July 25, 2011
RECORD FIND AT TULSA ROADSHOW
When ANTIQUES ROADSHOW visited Tulsa last weekend, they stopped by Philbrook to film a short piece. Later that day, this happened...
Friday, July 22, 2011
LET'S GO TO NAPLES!
Join us for a trip to Naples. Well, not a real trip, but close. On Sunday (7/24) at 2pm, we invite you to join Dr. Tanya Paul, Philbrook's Ruth G. Hardman Curator of European Art for a talk on painting in Naples 1600-1750. One focus of this talk will be Jusepe de Ribera's St. Matthew, currently on loan to us from the Kimbell Museum in Fort Worth, Texas. This event is free with museum admission.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
TONIGHT: ART, SEXUALITY, AND CENSORSHIP
Join us tonight for another great 3rd Thursday event. We are partnering with Oklahomans for Equality for an event titled; "Art, Sexuality, and Censorship." We will be joined by one of America's leading gay art historians, Richard Meyer. 6-8pm. Free with museum admission. Don't miss it!!!
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
THE ART OF CATS, OR SHOULD WE SAY "BY CATS"
Our popular garden cats, Acer and Perilla, have done a lot of things around the museum. But this is the first time we've let them express themselves artistically.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
KIDS ARE ALWAYS FREE!
Looking for something to do with the kids on these hot summer days? Did you know that kids under 18 are always FREE! Bring them all and have a ball!!
Monday, July 18, 2011
PHILBROOK GOES TO MANHATTAN
This Friday (7/22) we offer our fourth installment in our 2011 Films on the Lawn series is Woody Allen's 1979 classic, "Manhattan." From its lush black and white images to its use of Gershwin music, this film is the closest one can get to New York City without actually being there. Gates open at 7:30pm. Film begins at dusk. Admission is $5 for members and $7 for not-yet members. Don't miss this great Tulsa tradition!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
ABSOLUTE BEST!
Thanks to all of the readers/voters of Urban Tulsa Weekly for selecting us at Tulsa's "BEST MUSEUM." We couldn't do anything without YOU!
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
PARIS WHEN IT SIZZLES!
Join us Friday night for the third installment in our 2011 Films on the Lawn series is "Paris When it Sizzles" starring Audrey Hepburn. Gates open at 7:30pm. Film begins at dusk. Admission is $5 for members and $7 for not-yet members. Don't miss this great Tulsa tradition.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Q&A with David Byrne
Philbrook: How did Robert Rauschenberg end up creating a cover for the 1983 Talking Heads album, Speaking in Tongues?
David Byrne: I'd seen a show of some B&W photo collage pieces at Castelli just before that and I loved them- and I wondered if he might do a record cover/package- I may have then approached someone who knew him about the idea.... it may have been through Gemini, but I'm not sure.
Philbrook: When and how did you first come to know Mr. Rauschenberg?
David Byrne: I knew his work, of course, but we didn't meet until I approached him about this project. I had a suspicion he'd do something more than simply offer an image to be printed on a normal board sleeve. Typical of him, he questioned or re-thought the whole idea of how vinyl is packaged. He created an object, not just an image on a package. It even explicates how color separations work- if one takes the time to play with the thing. Sadly, it was a little too complicated to make every record sleeve a Rauschenberg- but Warner Bros records generously did a huge edition, which made it affordable for lots of folks.
Philbrook: This show focuses on prints made at Gemini G.E.L. Tell us a bit about your experiences working with them.
David Byrne: At some point I got to know Sidney Felsen and the Grinsteins- Sidney, Joanie, my ex wife and I would go out to dinner fairly regularly when I was in LA- we were just friends, I know some of the artists they worked with, but I wasn't a collector or anything like that.
Philbrook: You wrote a wonderful Op-Ed in the New York Times about Mr. Rauschenberg just days after his death in 2008. What do you miss most about him years later?
David Byrne: Bob had this great spirit and way of approaching things in completely un-preconceived ways, totally refreshing. For someone who'd seen it all he was completely non-cynical- or at least I didn't see that side. Even the way Bob talked- in puns, allusions and metaphors- was original.... though I do know a Brazilian musician, Tom Ze, who in this way and some others reminds me of Bob.
David Byrne: I'd seen a show of some B&W photo collage pieces at Castelli just before that and I loved them- and I wondered if he might do a record cover/package- I may have then approached someone who knew him about the idea.... it may have been through Gemini, but I'm not sure.
Philbrook: When and how did you first come to know Mr. Rauschenberg?
David Byrne: I knew his work, of course, but we didn't meet until I approached him about this project. I had a suspicion he'd do something more than simply offer an image to be printed on a normal board sleeve. Typical of him, he questioned or re-thought the whole idea of how vinyl is packaged. He created an object, not just an image on a package. It even explicates how color separations work- if one takes the time to play with the thing. Sadly, it was a little too complicated to make every record sleeve a Rauschenberg- but Warner Bros records generously did a huge edition, which made it affordable for lots of folks.
Philbrook: This show focuses on prints made at Gemini G.E.L. Tell us a bit about your experiences working with them.
David Byrne: At some point I got to know Sidney Felsen and the Grinsteins- Sidney, Joanie, my ex wife and I would go out to dinner fairly regularly when I was in LA- we were just friends, I know some of the artists they worked with, but I wasn't a collector or anything like that.
Philbrook: You wrote a wonderful Op-Ed in the New York Times about Mr. Rauschenberg just days after his death in 2008. What do you miss most about him years later?
David Byrne: Bob had this great spirit and way of approaching things in completely un-preconceived ways, totally refreshing. For someone who'd seen it all he was completely non-cynical- or at least I didn't see that side. Even the way Bob talked- in puns, allusions and metaphors- was original.... though I do know a Brazilian musician, Tom Ze, who in this way and some others reminds me of Bob.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
IT'S ALL HAPPENING AT THE ZOO
Phil recently had the opportunity to join on of our fans on a visit to the National Zoo in Washington D.C. Have a look...
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
"The Pitmen Painters" at Philbrook
We are partnering with Theatre Tulsa for "The Pitmen Painters." From the writer of "Billy Elliot" comes this astounding true tale of five miners who unearthed a new passion for art and shocked the art world. There will be evening performances at 8pm on July 7, 9, 13, 14, & 16. A 2pm matinee performance will take place on July 10. This play contains adult language and brief nudity. Tickets are $18 and may be purchased at the door or online at www.ticketstulsa.com
Monday, July 4, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
AN INTERN'S PERSPECTIVE: BEYOND THE ARTWORK
When people think of "Philbrook," they most likely think of the sprawling estate, filled with paintings and sculptures. One of my favorite parts of Philbrook however, lies beyond the Villa, in the expansive gardens.
The gardens of Philbrook are something I think everyone needs to experience. Not only are the grounds themselves gorgeous, but there are a number of magnificent pieces of art tucked away throughout the plants and trees. (Looks like the summer camp kids wanted to add their own contribution to the Hippo.)
There are a variety of water features spread out as well, from fountains to ponds to Crow Creek, which puts the "brook" in "Philbrook."
And of course let's not forget the wide variety of plants and animals that can be found all over the property.
Philbrook even has an herb garden, which is used by la Villa Restaurant in preparing some of their dishes.
So next time you're interested in spending some time outdoors, think of the (mostly) shady grounds at Philbrook as your ideal destination. In fact, spend some quality time in the gardens tonight at the movie on the lawn, "From Russia with Love," beginning at 7:30. Come join us!
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