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The Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture Presents: Ugo & Maxine Giannini
Art Exhibition: Ugo & Maxine: Art, Love, & War
An exhibition featuring select works by Ugo during his time serving in the war as well as his more contemporary work post-war. Maxine’s work will also be displayed with featured pieces such as her first painting when she attended art school and many other portraits.
Free Event
The Woodland Parlor at 5PM
Film Screening: Ugo Giannini: An Artist at War
By Steve Nemsick
Film Screening Synopsis:
After her husband Ugo Giannini dies, Maxine Giannini finally enters his closed art studio and discovers carefully preserved letters and drawings from his service during World War Two. Among the drawings, the only known D-Day sketches from that fateful day on Bloody Omaha Beach. For the next 30 years, Maxine dedicates her life to sharing the legacy of Ugo, an artist that went to war.
Ticketed Event - Ticketing Info Coming Soon
The Woodland Great Hall at 7PM
Both Ugo and Maxine have Newark roots, making this art exhibition and film screening especially meaningful. Ugo taught at Caldwell College and most of the music for the film was composed by two of Maxine's former piano students, Adam and Ben Kaplan of Maplewood!
Both Events Are On April 18 at The Woodland
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The exhibition remains on view every Saturday and Sunday through March 29. Stop by and pick up your “Just Like A Girl*” pin!
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The Maplewood Memorial Library Ideas Festival 2026
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The mission of the Division of Arts & Culture, is to foster a creative community of artists and organizations, enhancing the quality of life for residents of Maplewood by ensuring that artistic and cultural experiences are inclusive and accessible to all.
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