It's now or Ottawa: The Getty is closed today due to a fire in Sepulveda Pass, but you still have a few days to sees Bernini's portrait busts before it closes this Sunday, October 26. In addition to the marble, the show includes drawings, like the self-portrait on the right (from a work by Nancy Webber).Nancy Webber's Bernini-inspired portrait of Konrad Kemper
My friend Konrad lived near Webber, back when he was attending San Pedro High. She saw the similarites, and with a few bobby pins and well-placed lights, was able to acheive the uncanny likeness.
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