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2. Allure of the Automobile Extended! June 1-27

Extended through June by popular demand, The Allure of the Automobile at the High Museum of Art presents 18 of the world’s rarest and most brilliantly conceived cars from the 1930s to the mid-1960s, including masterpieces by Bugatti,Picture 25 Duesenberg, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Ferrari. The exhibition traces the evolution of the motorcar, examining the contrasts between European and American design, and significant changes in automotive styling and engineering before and after World War II.

The featured automobiles have won awards at prestigious events such as the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, broken records on racetracks, and were previously owned by such noted car enthusiasts as Clark Gable and Steve McQueen.

4. Catwalk Meets Canvas 1/23/10

Art Partners, the social and volunteer arm of Atlanta’s High Museum, and Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead are joining forces to presentPicture 15 the 2nd Annual Catwalk Meets Canvas.  The event is a delightful mélange of art and fashion, with up-and-coming artists exhibiting recent works, a fashion show, and an intimate marketplace comprised of the top 12 boutiques, designers and spas in Atlanta.

Guests will enjoy the complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres and the music of DJ Joel Rabe of Lethal Rhythms Inc., as they interact with the creative contributors to this soiree.  The highlight of the evening is at 8PM – a fashion show presented by Saks Fifth Avenue.

5. American Icons at New Portrait Unbound Exhibit 1/23-5/30/10

An exhibition of new works by California-based photographer Robert Weingarten is being presented at the High Museum of Art from January 23 through May 30, 2010. This exhibit will feature twenty-one large-scale Picture 17digitally-created portraits of American icons, and represents a bold departure from traditional camera portraiture.

Weingarten, whose career as a photographer commenced at the age of 54, has developed a unique oeuvre of composite images that capture personalities, rather than simply revealing physical appearances.