The Art Institute of Chicago, gift of Charles Deering McCormick, Brooks McCormick, and the Estate of Roger McCormick. CHICAGO, IL .- During an intensely creative period between 1882 and 1890, Vincent van Gogh and other notable Post-Impressionists found new inspiration in the changing landscape just outside of Paris.An image of Vincent Van Gogh appears as part of the "Immersive Van Gogh" exhibit on Feb. 9, 2021. Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune A Van Gogh exhibit includes moving digital images at Lighthouse ...An examination of the innovative portrayals of industry and leisure created by five avant-garde artists working at Asnières in the late nineteenth century From 1881 to 1890, Vincent van Gogh, Georges Seurat, Paul Signac, Emile Bernard, and Charles Angrand chose Asnières, a suburb of Paris, as a site of artistic experimentation. Located on the Seine, …On view at the Art Institute of Chicago May 14 through September 4, 2023, Van Gogh and the Avant-Garde: The Modern Landscape brings together more than 75 paintings and …Explore the places and spaces that inspired Van Gogh's art through photographs taken by his nephew and a friend of the museum. See how the artist's aesthetic evolved with …Van Gogh and the Avant-Garde: Along the Seine will open at the Art Institute of Chicago (14 May–4 September 2023) and then go to the Van Gogh Museum (13 October 2023-14 January 2024).Dec 6, 2023 · Vincent van Gogh, The Bedroom, 1889, oil on canvas, 29 x 36-5/8 inches ( 73.6 x 92.3 cm) (Art Institute of Chicago) More Smarthistory images…. Vincent Willem van Gogh (Dutch: [ˈvɪnsɛnt ˈʋɪləɱ‿vɑŋ‿ˈɣɔx] ⓘ; 30 March 1853 – 29 July 1890) was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art. In just over a decade, he created approximately 2100 artworks, including around 860 oil paintings, most of them in the last two years of his life. 274 color ills. Hardcover $45.00. ISBN: 978-0-300-21486-4. Vincent van Gogh’s The Bedroom is arguably the most famous depiction of a bedroom in the history of art. The artist made three versions of the work. This book is the first in-depth study of their making and their meaning to the artist. Mug developed from Vincent van Gogh’s The Bedroom, 1899, from the Art Institute of Chicago’s collection. Waking up in the morning is a lot easier with a good cup of coffee, and our mug featuring Vincent van Gogh's painting The Bedroom will make it taste even better. A winning combination: durable, practical, and beautiful. Size: 11oz.The title of the exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago, Van Gogh and the Avant-Garde: The Modern Landscape, raises several questions.While it clearly states that Vincent van Gogh’s (1853–90) landscapes are displayed alongside those created by the avant-garde, it is not clear why the marquee artist is separate from “the Avant-Garde.” Vincent's bedroom in Arles, Art institute of Chicago, Van Gogh Reproduction, 1889. One of the few sketches of his bedroom at Arles, Van Gogh resigned himself to using only simple shapes for this painting, letting the colours take care of the expression. : 1-2 days from stock. 7 weeks if not in stock. For only $10 per night, you can feel like you're in a painting. Kudos to the Art Institute of Chicago for making art cool. To promote its upcoming exhibition, " Van Gogh's Bedrooms ," opening ...Art Institute of Chicago and Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art, Shikago bijutsukan ten: Kindai kaiga no 100-nen [Masterworks of modern art from the Art Institute of Chicago], ... From Monet to Van Gogh: A History of Impressionism, vol. 2 (Teaching Co., 2002), pp. 6, 16, 174.Learn how Van Gogh and four Post-Impressionists painted the Parisian suburbs in Asnières and other nearby locales along the Seine River. See 75 works by Van Gogh …The Art Institute of Chicago, “The Broad Spectrum: Color on Paper, Past and Present,” September 12–October 31, ... The Art Institute of Chicago, “Van Gogh’s Bedrooms”, February 14-May 10, 2016. Amsterdam, Van Gogh Museum, “Van Gogh in Auvers: His Final Months”, May 12 - September 3, ...Admire masterpieces by artists such as Monet, Renoir, van Gogh, Picasso, Pollock, and many more; ... The Art Institute of Chicago has been rated by TripAdvisor as one of the top museums in the world for four years in a row. Make plans to visit now! Where: 111 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60603 Tickets: Tickets are available on the Art ...Daniel Shea. This 2016 Clio Awards Grand winning entry titled 'Van Gogh BnB' was entered for Art Institute of Chicago. The piece was submitted to the medium: Branded Entertainment within the entry type: Product/Service and the category: Event/Experiential. It consists of 1 video and 1 image. Advertisement.Clip: 05/18/2023 | 3m 21s |. My List. A sure sign that summer is on the way is the opening of the annual blockbuster exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago. Aired: 05/18/23.In early September 1889 Van Gogh finally felt he was up to the task, writing to Theo: “I’ve redone the canvas of the Bedroom. That study is certainly one of the best.” Identical in scale and yet distinct from the original, this second version is now one of the icons of the Art Institute’s permanent collection. Foreign Exchange: Photography between Chicago, Japan, and Germany, 1920–1960 May 4 – Sep 9, 2024; Exhibition Four Chicago Artists: Theodore Halkin, Evelyn Statsinger, Barbara Rossi, and Christina Ramberg May 11 – Aug 26, 2024; Exhibition John Knight: A work in situ May 4 – Sep 22, 2024; Exhibition Georgia O’Keeffe: “My New Yorks ... The title of the exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago, Van Gogh and the Avant-Garde: The Modern Landscape, raises several questions.While it clearly states that Vincent van Gogh’s (1853–90) landscapes are displayed alongside those created by the avant-garde, it is not clear why the marquee artist is separate from “the Avant-Garde.”On view at the Art Institute of Chicago May 14 through September 4, 2023, Van Gogh and the Avant-Garde: The Modern Landscape brings together more than 75 paintings and …Grapes, Lemons, Pears, and Apples, 1887. Vincent van Gogh. Giclee Print. 16" x 12", Multiple Sizes. From. $29. Shop Art.com for the best selection of Art Institute of Chicago wall art online. Low price guarantee, fast shipping & easy returns, and custom framing options on all prints.Discover art by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol & more in the Art Institute's collection spanning 5,000 years of creativity. Skip to Content. Primary Navigation. Buy Tickets; ... Reconstruction at the Art Institute of Chicago, 1893/94 (original built) 1972 (original demolished) 1976/77 (reconstructed) Adler & Sullivan, Architects;On view at the Art Institute of Chicago May 14 through September 4, 2023, Van Gogh and the Avant-Garde: The Modern Landscape brings together more than 75 paintings and …When Vincent van Gogh decided to become an artist at the age of 27, he had already lived in 16 cities and had failed at five different professions. Though finally settled in his career, his home life was anything but—Van Gogh remained a wanderer until his death 10 years later, despite his dream of a permanent home. With each move, the change ... Chicago: The Art Institute of Chicago, 2001. A beautifully illustrated study of the sunflower motif in art, science, and literature from pre-Columbian times to the early twentieth century. Although this book is not on van Gogh, the essays included here provide a context in which to better understand his use of the sunflower theme. Pickvance ... May 13, 2023 · Van Gogh and the Avant-Garde: The Modern Landscape (14 May-4 September) opens at the Art Institute of Chicago. Afterwards it goes to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam (13 October-14 January 2024 ... Among the last self-portraits Vincent van Gogh made, he painted this one in 1889 at the asylum at St.-Rémy, where he had committed himself following a ... 1887. Joseph Winterbotham Collection, 1954.32, Art Institute of Chicago. oil on artist's board, mounted on cradled panel 16 1/8 x 13 1/4 in. (41 x 32.5 cm) Self-portraits by Vincent van Gogh ...The US premiere of the new Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit from creators of the blockbuster show in Paris seen by over 2 million visitors and still wowing crowds in Toronto, the US premiere of the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit will bring the art of Vincent to life in Chicago. Experience art like never before – lose yourself in 500,000 cubic feet of ...Terrace and Observation Deck at the Moulin de Blute-Fin, Montmartre. early 1887. Vincent van Gogh. Dutch, 1853-1890. This painting dates from the winter of 1887, roughly a year after Vincent van Gogh arrived in Paris to join his brother, the art dealer Theo van Gogh. It is one of a group of landscapes featuring the Butte Montmartre, a short ...Vincent Willem van Gogh (Dutch: [ˈvɪnsɛnt ˈʋɪləɱ‿vɑŋ‿ˈɣɔx] ⓘ; 30 March 1853 – 29 July 1890) was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art. In just over a decade, he created approximately 2100 artworks, including around 860 oil paintings, most of them in the last two years of his life.The Art Institute of Chicago has recreated van Gogh's bedroom in southern France, depicted in his famous paintings, and listed the lodging on Airbnb.The Bedroom (1889), Vincent van Gogh, oil on canvas, The Art Institute of Chicago The Olive Trees (1889), Vincent van Gogh, oil on canvas, The Museum of Modern Art, New YorkMug developed from Vincent van Gogh’s The Bedroom, 1899, from the Art Institute of Chicago’s collection. Waking up in the morning is a lot easier with a good cup of coffee, and our mug featuring Vincent van Gogh's painting The Bedroom will make it taste even better. A winning combination: durable, practical, and beautiful. Size: 11oz.May 13, 2023 · Van Gogh and the Avant-Garde: The Modern Landscape (14 May-4 September) opens at the Art Institute of Chicago. Afterwards it goes to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam (13 October-14 January 2024 ... See Van Gogh in Detroit with the exhibition Van Gogh in America, which celebrates the Detroit Institute of Art’s status as the first public museum in the United States to purchase a painting by Vincent van Gogh, his Self-Portrait (1887).On the 100th anniversary of its acquisition, experience 74 authentic Van Gogh works from around the … Free Admission Opportunities: The Art Institute of Chicago provides free access to children under 14, Chicago teens under 18, Link and WIC cardholders, and Illinois educators every day, as well as to Illinois residents on certain days throughout the year. Learn more. Members never need tickets and never have to wait in admission lines. Opened Sunday at the Detroit Institute of Arts and runs through Jan. 22. Features 74 authentic Van Gogh works, including paintings and drawings, from all over the world. Tickets are $14-$29 for ...Congratulation to Jill Shaw, doctoral alumna of the University of Chicago, on her curation of the latest exhibition at the Detroit Institute of Arts, Van Gogh in America. Shaw completed her dissertation in the Art History department, on Jean Dubuffet, in June 2013, while also working almost full-time as a researcher in modern European at the Art …May 9, 2016 · When Vincent van Gogh decided to become an artist at the age of 27, he had already lived in 16 cities and had failed at five different professions. Though finally settled in his career, his home life was anything but—Van Gogh remained a wanderer until his death 10 years later, despite his dream of a permanent home. With each move, the change ... T he Art Institute of Chicago teamed up with short-term rentals site Airbnb to furnish a replica of Vincent Van Gogh’s bedroom in Arles, France, to promote its upcoming exhibit on the Dutch ...Leo Burnett (Chicago, USA)Madame Roulin Rocking the Cradle (La berceuse) 1889. Vincent van Gogh. Dutch, 1853-1890. Vincent van Gogh saw in Augustine Roulin—along with her husband, Joseph, and their children—a model of love and family life. In this portrait, Roulin rocks a cradle by pulling on a rope. The title La Berceuse (the lullaby) suggests a consoling figure ...To promote its forthcoming show of Vincent van Gogh's paintings and drawings of his bedroom, the Art Institute of Chicago is now renting a replica of the Post-Impressionist's room on Airbnb. The ...Apr 17, 2023 · “Van Gogh and the Avant-Garde: The Modern Landscape” runs May 14 through Sept. 4 at the Art Institute, 111 S. Michigan Ave.; $10 exhibition ticket in addition to admission, more information at ... In and out of the hospital at Arles through the spring of 1889, Van Gogh admitted himself to the asylum of Saint-Paul de Mausole at Saint-Rémy-de-Provence in early May. It was there, the following September, that he undertook the second and third versions of his Bedroom, today in the Art Institute of Chicago and the Musée d’Orsay, …The original Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Chicago. Immerse yourself! Don’t miss out on the best way to experience Van Gogh’s art in Chicago this year!Los Angeles County Museum of Art, A Day in the Country: Impressionism and the French Landscape, June 28-September 16, 1984, traveled to The Art Institute of Chicago, October 23, 1984-January 6, 1985 and Paris, Galeries nationales du Grand Palais, February 8-April 22, 1985, cat. 69 (ill.), as Auvers, Panoramic View (Auvers, Vue panoramique ...On view at the Art Institute of Chicago May 14 through September 4, 2023, Van Gogh and the Avant-Garde: The Modern Landscape brings together more than 75 paintings and …Van Gogh and the Avant-Garde: Along the Seine will open at the Art Institute of Chicago (14 May–4 September 2023) and then go to the Van Gogh Museum (13 October 2023-14 January 2024).Explore the places and spaces that inspired Van Gogh's art through photographs taken by his nephew and a friend of the museum. See how the artist's aesthetic evolved with …The price of a ticket (which starts at $40 for adults) is much steeper than general admission to the Art Institute of Chicago, where you can enjoy gallery after gallery of artworks, …This exhibition—presented only at the Art Institute of Chicago—brings together all three versions of The Bedroom for the first time in North America, offering a pioneering and in …Leo Burnett (Chicago, USA)May 18, 2023 · A sure sign that summer is on the way is the opening of the annual blockbuster exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago. This year the focus is on Vincent Van Gogh and his contemporaries. “Chicago Tonight” visited an early preview of “Van Gogh and the Avant-Garde: The Modern Landscape” to get a sense of Van Gogh on the go. BUY TICKETS Immersive Van Gogh has ended its Chicago run! Looking for immersive events and experiences?Check Lighthouseartspace.com/chicago for...Feb 11, 2016 · As part of the Art Institute of Chicago’s new exhibit, “Van Gogh’s Bedrooms,” a replica has been created of the famous artist’s bedroom featured in his paintings. For $10, members of the ... Vincent van Gogh Dutch, 1853-1890. About this artwork Status Currently Off ... Cypresses Place Netherlands (Artist's nationality:) Date Dates are not always precisely known, but the Art Institute strives to present this information as consistently and legibly as possible. Dates may ... Chicago, IL 60603; Modern Wing Entrance 159 East Monroe ...March 30, 2022 (DETROIT) – The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is pleased to announce today – on what would’ve been Vincent van Gogh’s 169th birthday – that it has expanded its Van Gogh in America exhibition to now comprise more than 70 authentic Van Gogh works. In celebration of the centenary of the DIA becoming the first U.S. museum to …Apr 17, 2023 · “Van Gogh and the Avant-Garde: The Modern Landscape” runs May 14 through Sept. 4 at the Art Institute, 111 S. Michigan Ave.; $10 exhibition ticket in addition to admission, more information at ... The museum is open to the public Monday 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m.–8 p.m., and Friday–Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. The first hour of every day, 10–11 a.m., is reserved for member-only viewing. We are closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Is the Museum Shop open? The Museum Shop and Modern Shop are open during all member and public hours ... America’s two greatest museums — the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago — have mounted major van Gogh shows this spring. Both are rich and narrowly focused, and do ...Experience Vincent van Gogh's art in a new and unforgettable way at the Germania Club in Chicago. See 500,000 cubic feet of flawless projections animating his paintings, from …Art Institute of Chicago: Van Gogh and Gauguin: The Studio of the South: 22 September 2001: 13 January 2002: 19: 2003: Toledo: United States: Toledo Museum of Art: Van Gogh: Fields: 23 February 2003: 18 May 2003: 1: 2005: Paris: France: Musée d'Orsay: Le Néo-Impressionnisme, de Seurat à Paul Klee: 15 March 2005: 10 July 2005 : 2008:Paintings in the Art Institute of Chicago; Vincent van Gogh catalogue raisonné, 1970 Faille; Vincent van Gogh catalogue raisonné, 1971 Lecaldano; ... Pears, and Apples - 1949.215 - Art Institute of Chicago.jpg; File:Vincent van gogh, uva, limoni, pere e mele, 1887.jpg; Category:Still-life paintings with apples by Vincent van Gogh;When Vincent van Gogh decided to become an artist at the age of 27, he had already lived in 16 cities and had failed at five different professions. Though finally settled in his career, his home life was anything but—Van Gogh remained a wanderer until his death 10 years later, despite his dream of a permanent home. With each move, the change ...274 color ills. Hardcover $45.00. ISBN: 978-0-300-21486-4. Vincent van Gogh’s The Bedroom is arguably the most famous depiction of a bedroom in the history of art. The artist made three versions of the work. This book is the first in-depth study of their making and their meaning to the artist.Scarf developed from Vincent van Gogh’s The Poet’s Garden, 1888, from The Art Institute of Chicago’s collection. During Vincent van Gogh’s tumultuous career as a painter, he created a revolutionary style characterized by exaggerated forms, a vivid color palette, and loose, spontaneous handling of paint. Although he only actively pursued his art for five …It is located in the former Germania Club building (108 W. Germania Pl.) redubbed Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago, and for now is slated to run through early September, … Free Admission Opportunities: The Art Institute of Chicago provides free access to children under 14, Chicago teens under 18, Link and WIC cardholders, and Illinois educators every day, as well as to Illinois residents on certain days throughout the year. Learn more. Members never need tickets and never have to wait in admission lines. Van Gogh in America, at the Detroit Institute of Arts (2 October-22 January 2023), is the first show to tell the story of how US art lovers discovered Vincent’s work in the early 20th century ...On view at the Art Institute of Chicago May 14 through September 4, 2023, Van Gogh and the Avant-Garde: The Modern Landscape brings together more than 75 paintings and …In early September 1889 Van Gogh finally felt he was up to the task, writing to Theo: “I’ve redone the canvas of the Bedroom. That study is certainly one of the best.” Identical in scale and yet distinct from the original, this second version is now one of the icons of the Art Institute’s permanent collection.Feb 10, 2016 · For the first time in North America, all three versions of Van Gogh’s famous painting of his bedroom in Arles, France, will be displayed in Chicago along with some of his other work. To celebrate the occasion, the Art Institute of Chicago has recreated the room and put it up for rent on Airbnb for just 10USD. “This room will make you feel ... Vincent van Gogh Title Cypresses Place Netherlands (Artist's nationality:) Date Dates are not always precisely known, but the Art Institute strives to present this information as consistently and legibly as possible. Dates may be represented as a range that spans decades, centuries, dynasties, or periods and may include qualifiers such as c ... America’s two greatest museums — the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago — have mounted major van Gogh shows this spring. Both are rich and narrowly focused, and do ...The Old Guitarist. late 1903–early 1904. Pablo Picasso. Spanish, active France, 1881–1973. Pablo Picasso made The Old Guitarist while working in Barcelona. In the paintings of his Blue Period (1901-04), the artist restricted himself to a cold, monochromatic blue palette, flattened forms, and emotional, psychological themes of human misery ...Among the last self-portraits Vincent van Gogh made, he painted this one in 1889 at the asylum at St.-Rémy, where he had committed himself following a ... 1887. Joseph Winterbotham Collection, 1954.32, Art Institute of Chicago. oil on artist's board, mounted on cradled panel 16 1/8 x 13 1/4 in. (41 x 32.5 cm) Self-portraits by Vincent van Gogh ... Dutch-born van Gogh (or simply “Vincent,” as he preferred to be known) had likewise attempted several professions, including art dealer, tutor, and preacher before committing himself to art in 1881. Van Gogh’s early paintings portrayed peasants and rural themes, rendered in the dark, earth-toned palette favored by realist painters of ...
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, A Day in the Country: Impressionism and the French Landscape, June 28-September 16, 1984, traveled to The Art Institute of Chicago, October 23, 1984-January 6, 1985 and Paris, Galeries nationales du Grand Palais, February 8-April 22, 1985, cat. 69 (ill.), as Auvers, Panoramic View (Auvers, Vue panoramique .... Dc to atl
While the Metropolitan Museum of Art presented his cypress trees this summer, the Art Institute of Chicago put forth Van Gogh and the Avant-Garde: The Modern Landscape, …May 9, 2023 · Vincent van Gogh, “Factories at Clichy,” 1887. The painting is among the works featured in “Van Gogh and the Avant-Garde: The Modern Landscape” at the Art Institute of Chicago. An image of Vincent Van Gogh appears as part of the "Immersive Van Gogh" exhibit on Feb. 9, 2021. Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune A Van Gogh exhibit includes moving digital images at Lighthouse ... The Saint Louis Art Museum, Vincent van Gogh and the Painters of the Petit Boulevard, February 17-May 13, 2001, ill. p. 177. The Art Institute of Chicago, Van Gogh and Gauguin: The Studio of the South, September 22, 2001-January 13, 2002; traveled to Amsterdam, The Van Gogh Museum, February 9-June 2, 2002, cat. 50. There's still time to catch the Art Institute of Chicago’s summer van Gogh show, which tracks the period that helped set the stage for the artist's unique Post-Impressionist style. By Christa ...Art Institute of Chicago: Van Gogh and Gauguin: The Studio of the South: 22 September 2001: 13 January 2002: 19: 2003: Toledo: United States: Toledo Museum of Art: Van Gogh: Fields: 23 February 2003: 18 May 2003: 1: 2005: Paris: France: Musée d'Orsay: Le Néo-Impressionnisme, de Seurat à Paul Klee: 15 March 2005: 10 July 2005 : 2008:Sep 4, 2023 · Van Gogh and the Avant-Garde: The Modern Landscape | The Art Institute of Chicago. May 14 – Sep 4, 2023. Exhibition. Regenstein Hall. Closed. How the bringing together of extremes—the countryside as a whole and the bustle here [in the city]—gives me new ideas. —Vincent van Gogh, letter dated around January 2, 1886. An image of Vincent Van Gogh appears as part of the "Immersive Van Gogh" exhibit on Feb. 9, 2021. Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune A Van Gogh exhibit includes moving digital images at Lighthouse ...Date Dates are not always precisely known, but the Art Institute strives to present this information as consistently and legibly as possible. Dates may be represented as a range that spans decades, centuries, ... Belinda Thomson, Van Gogh (Chicago, 2001), pp. …The Art Institute of Chicago has recreated the bedroom featured in Vincent Van Gogh's famous paintings, and it's for rent on Airbnb. "The Bedroom," painted in 1889 by Vincent Van Gogh, is part of ...From Art Institute of Chicago, Vincent van Gogh, The Bedroom (1889), Oil on canvas, 73.6 × 92.3 cm. Skip to Main Content. Sign Up. Log In. Buy. Sell Price Database. Editorial. Log In. ... Vincent van Gogh. The Bedroom, 1889. Oil on canvas. 29 × 36 3/10 in | 73.6 × 92.3 cm. Art Institute of Chicago. Chicago. Get notifications for similar works.A Peasant Woman Digging in Front of Her Cottage. c. 1885. Vincent van Gogh. Dutch, 1853-1890. Driven by the loneliness and poverty he had experienced living in the Hague, Vincent van Gogh returned to his parents’ home in Nuenen, the Netherlands, in late 1883 and devoted himself entirely to painting. In Nuenen, the artist also returned to the ...The stunning exhibition offers audiences the chance to step inside the iconic works of post-Impressionist artist Vincent vanGogh, from Starry Night to Bedroom in Arles to Sunflowers. The evocative show blends music, movement, and art for an emotional, mesmerizing display. Immersive Van Gogh tickets are currently on sale through July 23, … Grapes, Lemons, Pears, and Apples. 1887. Vincent van Gogh. Dutch, 1853-1890. This is one of a group of related canvases featuring seasonal fruit that Vincent van Gogh painted in the fall of 1887. In these works, he simplified his palette, employed more vibrant colors, and used a thicker, broader paint application than he had earlier. Explore thousands of artworks in the museum’s collection—from our renowned icons to lesser-known works from every corner of the globe—as well as our books, writings, reference materials, and other resources. Discover art by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol & more in the Art Institute's collection spanning 5,000 years of creativity..