November 7 in Art History
2 real events recorded on November 7, the earliest from 1828. 1 artist was born on this date.
The day's biggest moments
Born on this day 1
- 1828 Born
Born this day: Paul-Jacques-Aimé Baudry
Paul-Jacques-Aimé Baudry was a French artist born on November 7, 1828, in La Roche-sur-Yon, known for his works such as The Pearl and the Wave and Portrait of Platon Chikhachov. His art reflects the French tradition, with a focus on detail and realism.
Baudry's contributions to French art remain significant in the history of 19th-century painting.
Openings & foundings 1
- 1929 Opening Landmark
Museum of Modern Art Opens
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City officially opened its doors to the public on November 7, 1929, just days after the Wall Street Crash. Founded by Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, Lillie P. Bliss, and Mary Quinn Sullivan, the institution was established to champion modern art, which was then largely rejected by traditional museums. Its inaugural exhibition, 'Cézanne, Gauguin, Seurat, Van Gogh,' featured forty-five works and immediately drew significant public attention, establishing a new model for how modern art would be collected, displayed, and understood in the 20th century.
It became the preeminent global institution for the collection and promotion of modern and contemporary art.
Vincent van Gogh , Georges Seurat , Paul Gauguin Museum of Modern Art, Manhattan