The Jewish Museum’s 38th Annual Purim Ball, held at The Plaza on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, raised a record $3.45 million for the Museum. We honored William D. Zabel, a pioneering attorney and champion of human and civil rights, who was recognized for the first time for his contributions to arts and culture, and Marta Minujín, the celebrated Argentine artist whose exuberant solo show just closed at the Jewish Museum, who was honored for her 60-year legacy of activism through art. The event also celebrated the Museum’s 120th anniversary! The Plaza was transformed by David Stark Design, with decor inspired by Minujín’s artwork. The stunning centerpiece featured a replica of the Museum’s historic Warburg building façade featuring a timeline of highlights over the Museum’s 120 years. Photographers from Smilebooth roamed the party taking photos of guests, and music was provided by Timo Weiland. 📸 : 1. Purim Ball After Party 2. James Snyder, Shari Aronson, Marta Minujín, William Zabel, Robert Pruzan, Morris Offit 3. Purim Ball 4. Marta Minujín, James Snyder 5. Purim Ball After Party Committee 6. Timo Weiland. Photos by Madison Voelkel and Sabrina Steck/ BFA
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The wife and I are museum buffs, and so while we are here in Miami we visited one of the excellent art museums they have. It is called the Perez and it specializes in modern art. The wife and I like all kinds of art. I personally prefer the late 19th to early 20th century period. As I mentioned in our trip to LA, my favorite is John William Godward, an English painter in the Neo-Classicial style. But, I am also fond of the Pre-Raphelites, and of course the impressionists. But, modern art can be fun. Especially, the Surrealists. Great art and great fun. Unfortunately though quite a bit of the art of the late 20th and early 21st century is what the wife and I refer to as "Grievance Art." These are the artists who are angry with America and Western Civilization in general. And they seem to me, at least, to be obsessed with the issue of race and racism. I mean, you can't go to a modern art exhibit these days without feeling as if the sole purpose of the exhibit is to make you ashamed of being white. Take the exhibit we say at the Perez. The featured artist who had several rooms dedicated to his work was Gary Simmons. The title of the Exhibit was Public Enemy. And it was pretty clear from the artwork who the enemy is. It is the police and it is racism. One of the pieces was a display of child sized Klan uniforms as a metaphor I suppose for how children are taught to hate. The U.S. has an ugly history of racism, but frankly how much does this history need to be rehashed in modern art? Are they afraid we are going to forget? As if any aspect of academia, progressive politicians, or the mainstream media would let us. No, from the looks of things Grievance Art is here to stay. What might be an under considered area though, if I might suggest, is anti-semitism. Not the kind that is represented by the Klan. But, the kind represented by the anti-Israel type we see so prominent these days. Just a suggestion from an interested art lover.
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🎨 𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞? I truly believe that art, especially public art, plays a crucial role in engaging communities and encouraging positive action. During my recent visit to Paris, I checked several exhibitions that reaffirmed this belief. 🌳 From the gigantic participative installation 𝒮𝓎𝓂𝒻𝑜𝓁𝒾𝒶 by Rachel Marks who invited thousands of youth to celebrate the diversity of the world 🎸 To 𝑀é𝓉𝒶𝓁 exhibition powerful display of how music reflect societal issues and always took part in protest movements 💫 To the inclusive sculpture 𝒩𝑒𝓈𝓉 𝐼𝐼𝐼 evoking both diversity and unity of humanity by #JaumePlensa at Espace Monte-Cristo 💬 To Centre Pompidou exploring how comics are a medium to critisize society with humour or a "what if" imaginarium 🎡 To 59 RIVOLI where accessibility to art is at the heart of the concept and you can meet artists in their studio 👩🎨 Where the artist Sandra Cheres making affordable art with positive messages made of upcycled materials 🎈 To 𝒲𝐸 𝒜𝑅𝐸 𝐻𝐸𝑅𝐸 exhibition where street artists took over the Petit Palais - attracting a diverse audience among the historical artworks. These exhibitions comforted my belief that art has always been a tool for all to express their voices. Public art should be more prevalent in our spaces, serving as a 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. As #ShepardFairey claims on Paris' Walls: "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧". Art has the power to awaken a sense of community and responsibility, driving us towards a more engaged and aware society. 🎇 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮? #ArtForChange #PublicArt #PowerofArt #ArtConnection
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Absolutely thrilled for the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago "Collectors Marilyn and Larry Fields make ‘landmark gift’ of 79 works to MCA Chicago. The gifted works are predominantly by woman-identifying and Bipoc artists, including pieces by Huma Bhabha, Arthur Jafa, Adrian Piper, Jennie C. Jones and Cindy Sherman." #museum #art #artcollector #chicago https://lnkd.in/dHAeyhdW
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as if I needed another reason to go to the South of France... 🇫🇷 👀 I am a big believer in female/non-binary only spaces because... 💛Empowerment & Support: These spaces provide a nurturing and safe environment where women and non-binary people can empower one another, share unique experiences, and offer unwavering support - fostering a strong sense of community. 👏🏻 Addressing Inequality: These spaces challenge gender disparities by promoting visibility, representation, and meaningful discussions on issues that uniquely affect women, and non-binary people, contributing to a more balanced and inclusive society. 💃🏻 Networking & Growth: These spaces offer invaluable networking opportunities, mentorship, and collaboration, boosting confidence and enabling women to thrive personally and professionally. I will continue to champion these spaces as catalysts for positive change and gender equality.... and if you need me next year I'll be in the South of France 🇫🇷 🚀 Thanks The Art Newspaper for writing about this ❤️ #FemaleEmpowerment #InclusiveSpaces #WomenSupportingWomen
Europe is set to get its first museum dedicated to women artists—opening next year in southern France.
Europe's 'first museum dedicated to art by women artists' to open in southern France
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🎨🖼️ During times of uncertainty, the #art market tends to prefer time-tested pieces like classic #landscapes. Berkley One's Katja Zigerlig, VP of Art, Wine + Collectibles Advisory, gives us a 2023 year-end look at the #marketplace and discusses ways to interpret landscape themes in art, the impact #museum exhibitions can have on an artist’s marketplace and more! Check out our blog to watch Katja's review on-demand, or simply follow this link: https://ow.ly/aQLv50QnAeC
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BUT WHY? 4 ARTIFACTS IN OUR MUSEUM COLLECTION THAT JUST DON’T MAKE SENSE The State Historical Society of North Dakota started its collection in 1895. Over the past 126 years, the museum collection has acquired many artifacts with a unique and important North Dakota story. But every now and then I come across something that really makes me scratch my head. Here are a few that left me asking, “But why?” Read the full blog article at https://lnkd.in/gZm2MnSE.
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The 20 of April 2024 the 60th Venice Arte Biennale opens favoring artists who have never participated in the International Exhibition Every year at the Biennale I am more and more surprised by how far art is drifting way from what I think of as Art. In the end I can’t help asking that old question—what is Art? The purpose of art in the past was to bring a new vison, new way of inspiring us to look at the world we live in. Art inspired visual creation in graphic art, publicity, films, T.V. and even fashion and textile design as well as influencing our thinking. Certainly, curator think art is not something to hang on your wall and appreciate each day. The big money-making machine of galleries, museums and auction house have taken over the role of what is the purpose of Art. They are killing the creative arts as well curators who make us more confused every year by taking off on wild tangents trying to be original. Let hope for more art in this 60th year of the Biennale.
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Until 2012 there was a cooperative hub fueled by culture and politics in Hackney, bridging the divide between creators and consumers. Where do we see similar spaces in London today? And do we need them? Reflecting on London's history of activism, this exhibition (reviewed below by ArtReview) captures the blend of art and politics in Hackney during the 70s and 80s, shedding light on the evolving relationship between the two spheres. The key takeaways for me: 📚 Highlighting Centerprise: Where books met posters, Hackney's cooperative hub fueled culture and politics, and bridged the divide between creators and consumers. Where do we see similar spaces in London today? Jacob V Joyce's mural commemorates Centerprise, a project challenging cultural norms, hinting at the defeat of a once-vibrant creative democracy. Ellen Greig, Peer's director, highlights how the mural triggers memories of a changing Hackney, signalling shifts in cultural dynamics and political defeat. 🏠 Gentrification's impact: the exhibition contrasts the 70s and 80s Hackney with today's transformed landscape, prompting us to ponder what's been lost. Dan Jones' 1975 paintings offer a posterlike glimpse into a diverse East End, sparking reflections on the stakes of defending multiculturalism. Looking forward to visiting in person.
‘Superficially, an art gallery like Peer, flanked on all sides by public housing, exists on a fault line in debates around the role of the culture industry in driving gentrification’ https://lnkd.in/egiVU95x
How Can Art Guided by Democracy and Community Survive?
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Why (and How) Gallery and Museum Collections Management Went Digital
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What new stories can be told when everything remains the same in museum culture? The changing of an exhibition doesn’t signal the changing of attitudes in our art institutions. Many times, old ways of doing things impede the progress the visitors, donors, and many times board members push for. A place like the Smithsonian has a strict set of guidelines for presentation to the public so we expect a certain feeling of academia, history, and research when we enter those spaces. But public and even private museums must do better with their presentation of people, values, and opportunity to enact a true culture shift. https://lnkd.in/gKJTxPMd
Smithsonian American Art Museum Reopens Its Contemporary Galleries with New Stories to Tell
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