September 6 - December 19, 2022
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The Seven Lively Arts from Riccardo’s Restaurant and Gallery, on loan from the Estate of Seymour H. Persky, installed at Madron Gallery. From left to right: Literature by Rudolph Weisenborn (1881-1974), Painting by Vincent D’Agostino (1896-1981), Drama (Mephistopheles) by Ivan Le Lorraine Albright (1897-1983), Architecture by Aaron Bohrod (1907-1992), Sculpture by Malvin Marr (“Zissly”) Albright (1897-1983), Dance by Richard (“Ric”) Riccardo (1903-1954), and Music by William S. Schwartz (1896-1977). All 1947, oil on canvas, 89 x 41 1/4 inches. (Image courtesy of Madron Gallery)