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Paris: Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity

With Gloria Groom, David and Mary Winton Green Curator of 19th-Century Painting and Sculpture

OC TOBER 9 –15 , 2012 AND OC TOBER 16 –2 2 , 2012

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March 2012

Dear Friends,

It is with great pleasure that I share the details of our highly anticipated Sustaining Fellows trip to Paris this October with Gloria Groom, David and Mary Winton Green Curator of 19th-Century European Painting and Sculpture, Department of Medieval through Modern European Painting and Sculpture.

The great impetus for this trip is to see Gloria’s pioneering exhibition Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity at the Musée d’Orsay before it travels on to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and finally in the summer of 2013 to the Art Institute. In addition to a private exhibition viewing at the Orsay, Gloria’s custom itinerary includes visits to lavish private collections, renowned museums, and fashionable sites throughout Paris encompassing the historical to the à la mode.

Reservations have been made at the au courant Mandarin Oriental, Paris, situated on the Rue Saint-Honoré, one of the world’s most fashionable streets, home to famous haute couture fashion houses, and just steps from the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, and the elegant Jardin des Tuileries.

Due to the high interest in this trip, I am pleased to share the très bonnes nouvelles that we will offer two sessions. The first will run October 9–15, 2012, and the second October 16–22, 2012. Capacity is limited to 24 participants per session. To avoid disappointment, I encourage you to register as soon as possible. Trip highlights as well as a reservation form can be found on the following pages.

Should you have questions about this trip or suggestions for future destinations, please contact Natasha Stevens, assistant director of development in the office of Sustaining Fellows, at (312) 443-3131 or [email protected].

Merci beaucoup for your ongoing support of the Art Institute. À bientôt—a Paris!

Regards,

Terry Perucca Sustaining Fellows Travel Committee Chair


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PRICING A ND INFOR M ATION

HOTEL : M A NDARIN ORIENTAL , PARIS Tour Operator: Tony Worcester, Patron Travel

The land cost of the tour of Paris is $9,900 per person based on double/twin occupancy and includes:

• Accommodation at the Mandarin Oriental, Paris

• Full breakfast in the restaurant each day

• All meals including fine wines at restaurants or private venues as per the itinerary

• All other visits and special private arrangements as per the itinerary

• Visits and excursions by deluxe motorcoach, private cars, and boats where required

• Museum entrance fees

• Services of a Patron Travel tour director throughout

• Expert guides and curators for visits as per itinerary

• All gratuities for guides, porters, and drivers

• Private limousine service from and to Charles de Gaulle Airport

The solo traveler supplement is $1,960.

A limited number of special rooms and suites are available. Please call Patron Travel at the number below.

Please note that airfare is not included in the cost of this trip. If you are making your own flight arrangements, please note that the first activity begins at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9, or Tuesday, October 16. The last Mondays of the trip, October 15 or 22, are reserved for departures.

For assistance with airfare arrangements, information on special rooms and suites, or any further details, please contact Patron Travel at (781) 641-2679 or e-mail [email protected]


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• Accomodation at the five-star deluxe Mandarin Oriental, Paris, situated on one of the most fashionable streets in the world, the Rue Saint-Honoré, and close to both the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay

• A rare private visit to the exquisite Hôtel Lambert, created in the 1640s by architects Le Brun and Le Vau. Previously owned by the Rothschilds, it is now being restored by its new owner the Emir of Qatar at a cost of 80 million euros.

• A visit to the Musée Rodin de Meudon. Formerly the artist’s private villa, this is the Rodin museum that almost no one knows about. Rodin bought the Villa des Brillants in 1895, a beautiful house overlooking the Seine. The atmospheric studio remains filled with plasters and maquettes of some of his most famous pieces including The Gates of Hell, Balzac, and The Burghers of Calais.

• Drive to Chatou, an island in the Seine that became a haven for artists in the 19th century. The quality of light attracted painters such as Manet, Monet, Morisot, Pissarro, Renoir, and Sisley, who enjoyed boating and strolling along the banks of the Seine. The artists all met at Maison Fournaise, where Renoir was a regular guest; he painted no fewer than 30 paintings at Chatou, including the Art Institute’s Lunch at the Restaurant Fournaise (The Rowers’ Lunch). We’ll follow suit and enjoy lunch in the restaurant overlooking the Seine.

• Special entrance to the Musée d’Orsay after it has closed to the public for a private viewing of Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity. The exhibition explores the role of fashion in the works of the Impressionists and their contemporaries, highlighting the vital relationship between fashion and art from the mid-1860s to mid-1880s, when Paris emerged as the style capital of the world, embracing la mode as the harbinger of la modernité.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS


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• Private dinners in sumptuous chateaux and hôtel particulers among spectacular art collections.

• Meals in fashionable Parisian restaurants, including Le Restaurant Ralph’s in the flagship Ralph Lauren store, which is set within a 17th-century hôtel particulier on the Boulevard Saint-Germain, and L’Opera in the Opera Garnier. In 1875 Charles Garnier declared in his projet définitif that he wished to create a restaurant in the Rotonde du Glacier; his wish has finally been realized by French architect Odile Decq. The restaurant features magnificent glass curtain walls that protect the original stonework and sinuous structures that weave through the new space evoking the Paris Opera’s infamous phantom. Lunch at the elegant restaurant Minipalais within the Grand Palais, with dishes by acclaimed chef Eric Frechon.

• A visit to the Musée de la Mode et du Textile, a remarkable collection of costumes and accessories ranging from the Regency period to contemporary designs. We have a private tour of 19th-century clothing, focusing on how the fashions depicted in Impressionist paintings influenced Parisian consumer culture. Our visit coincides with the exhibition Fashioning Fashion: European Dress in Detail, 1700–1915, on loan from the Los Angeles Museum of Art.

• A visit to Rouen, the ancient capital of the duchy of Normandy. We visit the Gothic Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, subject of Monet’s landmark series of paintings of the cathedral’s west façade during the years 1892–94.

• A second visit to see the Impressionist galleries and the new Van Gogh and Gauguin galleries at “Nouvel Orsay,” as the newly renovated Musée d’Orsay is being called.


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• A visit to the apartment of Coco Chanel. Although Chanel retired to the Ritz each night, she spent most of her time at 31 Rue Cambon, which housed her showroom, workshop, and private apartment. Her creativity is evident in the décor of the apartment, where only intimate friends were entertained. It remains just as it was at her death in 1971.

• A special dinner for Sustaining Fellows at the residence of Charles Rivkin, U.S. Ambassador to France, on the Rue Faubourg St Honoré.

• A visit to the Musée Galliera (Museum of Fashion) is planned. The collection is dedicated to the history of French fashion from the 18th century to the present day and is the most extensive collection of its kind.


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TER M S A ND CONDITIONSSustaining Fellows Travel Paris: Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity

Tour Arrangements: The travel arrangements for this tour of Paris, sponsored by the Art Institute of Chicago, have been organized by Patron Travel.

Reservations: A refundable deposit of $4,500 is required to hold a reservation on the Art Institute of Chicago’s tour of Paris. Reservations are accepted in order of receipt. Waitlist reservations will also be processed in order of receipt. The final balance is due July 9, 2012.

Cancellation Policy: For written cancellations received by Patron Travel before July 9, 2012, the deposit shall be refunded. Written cancellations received by Patron Travel after July 9, 2012 will result in the loss of the deposit. Full payment is due by July 9, 2012. There will be no refund for any cancellations received after July 9, 2012. After the tour has commenced, it is not possible to issue any refunds. Unused services during the tour cannot be refunded.

Trip cancellation insurance is stongly recommended and will be sent to you upon receipt of your deposit. In the case of cancellation due to a shortage of participants, Patron Travel will notify all participants at least 45 days prior to departure. In such case, full refund of the cost of the tour shall constitute full settlement with the passenger. In exceptional circumstances, Patron Travel reserves the right to postpone the tour to a later date.

Participation: We ask that participants consider their health to ensure that they are able to participate in scheduled activities. Patron Travel bears no responsibility for medical problems or for any medical costs of a participant. All medical evacuation costs are the participant’s responsibility. Persons who must leave the tour after it commences will receive no refund for unused services.

Itinerary: Every effort will be made to adhere to the printed itinerary. However, circumstances be-yond the control of Patron Travel may force changes or substitutions. Patron Travel reserves the right to make any alterations to the itinerary for the benefit of the tour.

Responsibility: The Art Institute of Chicago acts only in their capacity as sponsors of this tour that is organized by Patron Travel. By completing and signing the reservation application, the participant hereby agrees to waive all claims and suits against, defend, release, and hold harmless the Art Institute of Chicago, its officers, agents, representatives, and affiliated support organizations for any and all liability for personal injury, property damage, or loss of any nature whatsoever arising from his/her participation on this tour that is organized by Patron Travel.

Patron Travel and its representatives act only in their capacity as agents and bear no responsibility for personal injury, loss, health problems, or property damage arising out of the acts or default of any carrier, hotel, train, motorcoach, other travel service, or other persons rendering any services being offered in connection with the tour. Patron Travel is not responsible for failure or delay in perfor-mance arising from causes beyond their reasonable control. Patron Travel is not responsible for loss or additional expenses due to delays, delayed or changed departure or arrival, change in carrier equipment or other services, sickness, weather, strikes, acts of God, or any other causes beyond their control.

By completing and signing the reservation form and forwarding the deposit, tour participants certify acceptance of all the above terms and conditions, which cannot be amended except by written statement signed by an authorized agent of Patron Travel.


RESERVATION FORMSustaining Fellows Travel Paris: Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity

Please complete the traveler information below. A refundable deposit of $4,500 is required to hold a reservation on the Art Institute of Chicago tour of Paris. The final balance is due July 9, 2012. No refunds will be issued after July 9, 2012. Payment should be made by check (payable to Patron Travel). Reservations will be accepted in order of receipt. Please review enclosed Terms and Conditions.

• Please reserve place(s) on the October 9–15, 2012 tour of Paris.

• Please reserve place(s) on the October 16–22, 2012 tour of Paris.

• I/we would prefer a queen/king bed.• I/we would prefer twin beds.

• I will be a solo traveler.• I/we would like to be contacted about

air travel. • I/we will be making our air travel

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Please send the completed reservation form, tour participation agreement and deposit to:PATRON TRAVEL69 Randolph Street Arlington, MA 02474

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TOUR PARTICIPATION AGREE MENTWaiver, Release of Liability, Indemnification, and Consent

In exchange for my being allowed to participate in Paris: Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity (the “Program”), sponsored by the Art Institute of Chicago (“AIC”), to take place from October 9-15, 2012 or October 16-22, 2012, I agree to be bound by each of the following:

1. Voluntary Participation I confirm that my participation in the Program is voluntary.

2. Identification of Risk I understand that there are risks associated with my participation in the Program. Such risks include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) loss of any or all money paid by me or on my behalf to participate in the Program as a result of bankruptcy, insolvency, mismanagement, or fraud on the part of the travel agent, tour operator, hotel, transportation provider or any other Program vendor; (b) injury, loss, damage, and/or harm to person or property as a result of crime, civil unrest, or acts of terror-ism occurring during the Program; (c) actions, inactions, or negligence on the part of AIC or its directors, officers, trustees, employees, agents (including Program ven-dors), volunteers, successors, or assigns, including but not limited to, risks created by the following: (i) the use and condition of various modes of transportation, premises, facilities, and equipment; (ii) the lack or inadequacy of policies, rules, or regulations of the Program; (iii) the failure of AIC to foresee or to protect me from actions, inac-tions, negligence, recklessness, or international or criminal misconduct of persons, other than those affiliated with AIC; (iv) the inadequacy or unavailability of medical facilities or treatment; or (v) the lack or inadequacy of supervision. I understand that the risks associated with my participation in the Program include the possibility of permanent disability and death.

3. Assumption of Risk I understand that this Waiver and Release of Liability is intended to address all risks associated with the Program, and I voluntarily assume all such risks, whether known and unknown, foreseeable and unforeseeable, in any way connected with my partici-pation in the Program. I accept personal responsibility for any liability, injury, loss, or damage in any way connected with my participation in the Program.

4. Release, Waiver, and Covenant Not to Sue I release AIC and its directors, officers, trustees, employees, agents, volunteers, successors, and assigns from and waive all claims and covenant not to sue for any liability, injury, loss, or damage, including attorneys’ fees, in any way connected with my participation in the Program, whether or not caused in whole or part by the negli-gence or other misconduct of AIC or any of the individuals mentioned above.


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5. Indemnification I agree to indemnify and hold harmless AIC and its trustees, officers, employees, agents, volunteers, successors, and assigns from all claims of liability, injury, loss, damage, or expense, including attorneys’ fees, arising from any acts or omissions on my part during the Program. In other words, I agree to assume full responsibility for my own actions or inactions.

6. Binding Effect This instrument shall be binding upon my relatives, personal representatives, heirs, beneficiaries, next of kin, or assigns and shall inure to the benefit of AIC and its respective successors and assigns.

7. Consent to Medical Treatment I authorize AIC to provide to me, through medical personnel of its choice, customary medical assistance, transportation, and emergency medical services. This consent does not impose a duty upon AIC to provide such assistance, transportation, or services.

8. Severability and Applicable Law If any provision (or portion of any provision) of this instrument is held to be invalid or unenforceable in part to the fullest extent permitted by law, and such invalidity or unenforceability shall not otherwise affect any other provision of this instrument. Because AIC is headquartered in the State of Illinois, and in order to provide cer-tainty in the law to be applied to the construction of this instrument, this instrument shall be governed, construed, and enforced in accordance with the law of the State of Illinois.

THIS IS A WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY. I HAVE READ THIS WAIVER, RELEASE OF LIABILITY, INDEMNIFICATION, AND CONSENT. I UNDER-STAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT. I AM 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND AM SIGNING THIS WAIVER, RELEASE OF LIABILITY, INDEMNIFICATION, AND CONSENT VOLUNTARILY.

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SUS TAINING FELLOWS OF THE ART INS TIT UTE OF CHIC AG O

Mission

Sustaining Fellows is the premier giving society of the Art Institute of Chicago for donors who provide annual unrestricted leadership support of $2,500 or more to the museum. Its purpose is to cultivate and foster enduring and intimate relation-ships between current and prospective donors and the museum through a variety of exclusive programs and experiences that provide educational insight into all aspects of the Art Institute and its collection, to present the opportunity to meet others with similar interests, and to offer deeper engagement for those interested in participating in the volunteer committees of the Sustaining Fellows.

Cover: Édouard Manet. Woman Reading, 1879/80. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Larned Coburn Memorial Collection.

ChairmanE.B. Smith

PresidentStephanie Sick

Travel CommitteeChairmanTerry Perucca

Curatorial LiaisonKaren Manchester,Elizabeth McIlvaine Chair and Curator, Department of Byzantine and Ancient Art

Barbara Bluhm-KaulBruce Dunn*Erika E. ErichMaurice F. Fulton*Ethel GofenLori Gray FavershamRita KnoxMrs. William J. Neiman Mary Jane PollackMargot Levin SchiffStephanie SickJames M. Trapp Roger Weston

*Chairman Emeritus


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