One of the best corona tours I have seen. Thank you for letting the curator share her findings without over production. Harvey has gathered a body of scholarship that enlivens Humboldt's incredible impact through compelling aesthetic experiences. I can't wait to see how these works speak to each other in person. Great work.
some photos i took 2 years ago came up on my FB "memories" today. a tour from my (college) town in VT to Olana (Church's home) as well as Kykuit in NY & a few other spots. A week after our return, Harvey gave a slide lecture in the town library. It blew me away! i wanted, but was unable, to visit the exhibit at the Smithsonian, to learn more about Humboldt. This presentation is fabulous! so glad to be able to watch it now.
Eleanor - I thoroughly enjoyed your tour and dialogue on Von Humboldt and illuminated by your art and history lessons -- am forwarding along to my nephews to better understand our history through this important European and his influence on American artists and politians. Lois Wagner
Very interesting! I learned even more about Humboldt, a most fascinating guy,. It's too bad the Smithsonian is so far away from the West Coast. But this brings it closer.
