Laura Gutman

The Ateneum Art Museum's new Albert Edelfelt exhibition catalogue presents the artist's production and activities, underlining the importance of his broad international circle of friends. Edelfelt, who travelled and painted in various parts of Europe, was a public favourite, seen in his day as the golden boy of Finnish art. He was an authority who spread the teachings of the so-called French school among Finnish artists. Edelfelt's art continues to fascinate. International interest has been spurred by the Edelfelt exhibition produced by the Ateneum Art Museum with the Petit Palais in Paris and the Gothenburg Museum of Art (2022-23).The abundance of research related to Edelfelt's art reflects his pivotal role in the history of Finnish art. This research has particularly flourished in the twenty-first century, as evidenced by this lavishly illustrated volume. The authors represent the cutting edge of current Edelfelt research: Marina Catani, Anne-Charlotte Cathelineau, Laura Gutman, Rainer Knapas, Anna Kortelainen, Petra Lehtoruusu, Marie-Sofie Lundström, Anne-Maria Pennonen, Kristina Ranki, Anna Ripatti, Hanne Selkokari, Patrik Steorn, Maria Vainio-Kurtakko and Leena Elina Valkeapää.

The lives of Army brats have always been a core component of the US military. Scarcely described until now, Army Brat: World War II is an essential account that fills a major gap in history.Author Laura Thurston Gutman lived deeply embedded within the US Armed Forces from before the United States' earliest entry into World War II through the Vietnam era. Chronicling pivotal events during those years, this historical autobiography describes a life inextricably intertwined with the military. From her birth at West Point's hospital, to her cobbled-together education, and witnessing her father's many military honors, Laura's childhood was one of intense awareness of the danger her father faced and the courage her mother displayed. As she grew older, she lurked in the background during long evenings of intense discussions of policy. Through the constant upheaval and disruption so familiar to military families, Laura developed a radical independence, a determination to gain control over her life, and a fearless approach to her own education.Chronicling the experiences of a strong military family as they witness and participate in the unfolding of history in a dangerous and challenging world, Army Brat identifies consequential insights into the critical importance of a strong religious foundation; an educational system dedicated to core concepts of nation and loyalty; and leadership that prioritizes sovereignty, national defense, and military support.