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Oct. 08, 2011 - Feb. 26, 2012
UMMA presents:Mark di Suvero “Tabletops”
University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 S. State St., Ann Arbor, MI
(734) 763-8662
Preeminent American sculptor Mark di Suvero (b. 1933) is best known for his dynamic and monumental works made of industrial steel and salvaged materials that populate museum grounds, landscapes, and urban environments around the world. In addition to countless exhibitions and awards, in March 2011 di Suvero was honored with the National Medal of the Arts by President Obama in a White House ceremony. This exhibition, organized by UMMA and on view exclusively in Ann Arbor, features approximately 15 of di Suvero's rarely exhibited smaller scale pieces, or tabletops, from the 1950s to the present.
Cost: This is a free event.
Tuesday through Saturday 10 am–5 pm Sunday 12–5 pm Closed Mondays
Jan. 07, 2012 - Apr. 29, 2012
Only on: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
UMMA Presents: ‘Robert Wilson: Video 50’
New Media Gallery, University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 S. State St., Ann Arbor
734-763-UMMA
The tiny dramas that comprise Robert Wilson's Video 50 contain aspects of his hallmark aesthetic: surreal or dream-like imagery, the absence of a linear narrative, the conflation of seemingly unrelated characters and micro-stories, and a mesmerizingly slow pace. Video 50 consists of a randomly arranged set of 30-second "episodes," a few of which feature notable French personalities of the 1970s-perfumier Hélène Rochas stares down a mugger, culture minister Michel Guy struggles to open a dresser drawer-and Wilson thought of these as miniature portraits or character studies.
Cost: This is a free event.
Tues, Wed & Sat 10 a.m - 5 p.m; Thurs and Fri 10 a.m -10 p.m; Sun 12-5 p.m. Closed on Monday
Jan. 25, 2012 - Mar. 04, 2012
Only on: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
Gallery Project Presents: American Dream
Gallery Project, 215 S. Fourth Ave, Ann Arbor
734-997-7012
In the definition of the American Dream by James Truslow Adams in 1931, "life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement" regardless of social class or circumstances of birth.
The American Dream investigates this reality, as well as asking for visions of a new ideal. With the myth of an egalitarian America largely dispelled, we look for new definitions of success and fulfillment that take into account past failures and work to build in a new direction.
Cost: This is a free event.
Tuesday-Thursday 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 12:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Closed MondayJan. 25, 2012 - Feb. 25, 2012
River Gallery Fine Art presents Richard Wilt Legacy Exhibition in Chelsea
River Gallery Fine Art, 120 S Main St., Chelsea, MI 48118
734.433.0826
Richard Wilt worked at his craft with great tenacity, striving to always put forth his best effort. He could move from specific to spontaneous, always delighting in a new method to attain his results. He admired many of the contemporary movements and artists of his time. In his early work these influences were purposely and playfully interpreted. He was trying to feel what the creator was after. These works have humor, joy, and the unique Wilt stamp.
Richard Wilt died at age 65 in 1981, leaving an extensive collection of work. His work is sensitive, varied, innovative, thought provoking, humorous and beautiful. His art resonates with people. His family looks forward to sharing this collection with the community at the Chelsea River Gallery show and is happy to know his work will reside in museums where they can be enjoyed by many people for many years.
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Cost: This is a free event.
On display through February 25th. Gallery is open Tuesday - Friday, 11-5pm; Saturday, 11-8pm; Sunday, 12-4pm.Feb. 09, 2012 - Mar. 03, 2012
CHARLIE LACROIX ART BROKERAGE presents POSTCARDS FROM THE EDGE AT LE POP GALLERY
Comerica building at 101 N. Main St. in downtown Ann Arbor
734-408-1184
LePop is a traveling pop-up art gallery intended to breathe new life into underutilized corporate spaces available for lease or sale. For the next several months Charlie LaCroix will present a series of art exhibitions in the former MyBuys space in the Comerica building at 101 N. Main St in downtown Ann Arbor. These shows feature the work of up and coming artists who specialize in cutting edge art across a variety of media.
The second of these exhibitions, Postcards From the Edge, is a three-week exhibit at the LePop gallery. Posctards features the whimsical, colorful paintings of John Dinser, the adventurous, post-apocalyptic illustrations of Matt Nisbett and the urban landscape sculptures of Jacob Warren. All of the artists featured are local to Washtenaw County.
Regular gallery hours will be Monday-Wednesday 6pm-9pm and Thursday-Saturday 12pm-9pm from Febuary 11-March 3. Sundays are reserved for appointments and special events. Charlie LaCroix invites the community to inquire about holding your next daytime or evening event, drum circle, tupperware party and more at LePop.
Cost: This is a free event.
Opening Day: 8pm-12am. Regular Hours: Monday-Wednesday, 6pm-9pm and Thursday-Saturday, 12pm-9pm. Sunday, appointment only.Feb. 10, 2012 - Mar. 18, 2012
Ann Arbor Art Center Presents: Inherent State
117 W Liberty, Ann Arbor
(734) 994-8004
Inherent State is a unique exhibition that features the work of two sets of sisters, Brooks Harris Stevens and Jen Harris, and Sarah and Catherine Wagner. Each pair consists of one sister who is a fiber artist and one who is a creative writer. Their works are based on experiences rooted in their childhood, and share the connection between creative writing and visual art. The Exhibition opens on Friday, February 10th when a reception will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the
Cost: This is a free event.
Public viewing hours are Mon-Sat, 11a.m.- 6 p.m.; Sun 12-5Feb. 25, 2012 - May. 20, 2012
UMMA Presents: ‘Fluxus and the Essential Questions of Life’
525 South State Street, Ann Arbor
(734)996-0400
Fluxus emerged in the early 1960s as a loose, international network of artists, composers, and designers-"led" by Lithuanian-born American artist George Maciunas (1931-1978)- that was noted for blurring the boundaries between art and life. Fluxus artists like Maciunas, Nam June Paik, George Brecht, and Yoko Ono, among many others, challenged the notion of high art by creating unassuming, often humorous objects and performances that redefined the terms of artistic production by demonstrating the idea that "anything can be art and anyone can do it." Because of their disregard for traditional artistic media, many of the objects in the exhibition are-often by design-acutely resistant to conventional forms of museum display. Variously conceived as carriers of ideas, absurdist send-ups of consumer products, and invitations to direct, playful participation by the viewer, these works attempt to undermine the idea that art is separate from the activity of living one's life. Through 116 works, Fluxus and the Essential Questions of Life will introduce visitors to the study and appreciation of art as an exciting and intellectually rewarding experience, and to the notion that art is something that can play an active role in their own approaches to life's essential questions.
This exhibition was organized by the Hood Museum of Art and was generously supported by Constance and Walter Burke, Dartmouth College Class of 1944, the Marie-Louise and Samuel R. Rosenthal Fund, and the Ray Winfield Smith 1918 Fund. UMMA's installation is made possible in part by the University of Michigan Health System, the University of Michigan Office of the Provost, Arts at Michigan, and the CEW Frances and Sydney Lewis Visiting Leaders Fund.
Cost: This is a free event.
Tuesday through Saturday 10 am—5 pm Sunday 12—5 pmFeb. 25, 2012 - Apr. 08, 2012
Matthaei Botanical Gardens - Celebrating 50 Years on Dixboro Road
1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor
(734) 647-7600
The University of Michigan Mattaei Botanical Gardens is 50 this year! Come and celebrate a half century on Dixboro Road by travelling back in time to see images of the Botanical Gardens' buildings and conservatory as they were being built; discover historic plants in the conservatory, and experience the Botanical Gardens as one of the best places on campus for students, faculty, staff, and the public to discover, learn and connect with nature.
Matthaei Botanical Gardens is open 7 days a week, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday - Sunday, 10:00am - 8:00pm; Wednesday 10:00am - 8:00pm
Cost: This is a free event.
Mar. 09, 2012 - Apr. 21, 2012
River Gallery Fine Art presents Larry Cressman “Working Title: Ground Cover” Exhibition in Chelsea
River Gallery Fine Art, 120 S Main St., Chelsea, MI 48118
734.433.0826
Cost: This is a free event.
Exhibition on display March 10 through April 21, 2012. Gallery is open Tuesday - Friday, 11-5pm; Saturday, 11-8pm; Sunday, 12-4pm.Mar. 17, 2012 - Jul. 22, 2012
UMMA Presents: Haroon Mirza
525 South State Street, Ann Arbor
(734) 764-0395
Haroon Mirza is a noted visual artist who wants us to listen, to train our ears on the incidental sounds that surround us, and to connect sound to the objects that create it. In his work Mirza explores and attempts to restore the relationships humans have with sound that occur through objects, actions, and forces, relationships largely screened behind the black boxes of electronic keyboards, digital music players, TV monitors, and the bits of information they play. In experiencing his work, we the audience are placed in an in-between position, vacillating between isolating the part and apprehending the whole. The installation itself performs for us as an "unfolding composition in time," and we the audience unfold too, though our acts of looking, listening, seeing, and hearing. His installations-which could also be considered unique time-based concerts-have captured the attention of the public and critics alike; he was awarded the prestigious Northern Art Prize in 2010 (he lives in Sheffield, England as well as London), and his work for the 2011 Venice Biennale garnered the Silver Lion Award as the most promising young artist. This exhibition, guest curated by Elizabeth Thomas, is Haroon Mirza's first solo museum exhibition in the United States.
This exhibition is made possible in part by the University of Michigan Office of the Provost, the Susan and Richard Gutow Fund, and the CEW Frances and Sydney Lewis Visiting Leaders Fund.
Cost: This is a free event.
Tuesday through Saturday 10 am—5 pm Sunday 12—5 pmMar. 31, 2012 - Aug. 05, 2012
UMMA Presents: ‘Curator’s Choice, Part II’
525 South State Street, Ann Arbor
(734) 764-0395
This is the second part of a two-part exhibition introducing exciting, recently acquired works from UMMA's collections gifted to the museum during the past five years. Associate Curator of Asian Art Natsu Oyobe selected works of Asian art, both historic and modern, such as pieces by leading Japanese ceramic artist Kôyama Kiyoko, as well as works by contemporary European and American artists, among them acclaimed Michigan artist Larry Cressman. The exhibition includes woodwork and basketry objects from Korea and China, contemporary wood sculpture and sculptural pottery, Hindu and Buddhist representations of religious icons, and a range of prints. The human form-whether a sacred icon or a highly personal portrait-is an enduring subject matter in the visual cultures of Asia and America. While Buddhism and Hinduism produced intricate and fascinating visual representations of religious icons, these contrast with the simple forms of human beings in the work of modern Japanese printmaker Saitô Kiyoshi and contemporary American artist Michele Oka Doner.
This exhibition is made possible in part by the Richard and Rosann Noel Endowment Fund.
Cost: This is a free event.
Tuesday through Saturday 10 am—5 pm Sunday 12—5 pm Tuesday through Saturday 10 am—5 pm Sunday 12—5 pm