Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Cultural Encounters Artist Commission Updates
Todd and Meklit at home in the Kimball Gallery
Todd and Meklit describing their process with visitors and sharing work created during their time with us.
Todd working on yet another layer of his piece, "Resilience"
Cultural Encounters Commissions
The Fine Arts Museums solicit California artists and art groups to create site specific works and installations in response to the de Young's permanent collection, temporary exhibitions, or the building and its environment
Todd and Meklit, Artistic Director and resident artist, respectively, of the Red Poppy Art House joined us as June Artists-in-Residence as well as commissioned artists for the de Young Museum with their project entitled Meklit Hadero and Todd Brown: Light, Shadow, and the Space of in Between.
Every month the de Young invites artists to install and demonstrate their art form at the museum. This interactive program is meant to encourage dialogue between the museum visitor and local working artists within the community.
In the case of Hadero and Brown, the artists integrated their artistic processes with the physical environment of the Kimball Gallery in an interactive installation enhanced by musical compositions and two-dimensional art. The ultimate goal of Todd and Meklit was to inspire visitors to integrate art into their own home, work, and life environments.
In an effort to document their their uniquely intensive process, Todd has included several images and further explanations of his and Meklit's various works on his website: www.artist-toddbrown.com
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Posted by: Nicole Schach | August 12 at 5:45:52 PM
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Monday, July 6, 2009
Podcast: FAMSF Curator of Ancient Art Renee Dreyfus Talks About Tut in '79 and Now
Our newest podcast features FAMSF curator of ancient art and interpretation Renee Dreyfus, who talks about the 1979 Treasures of Tutankhamun exhibition and the current Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs. Renee was on the curatorial team for the first Tut exhibition 30 years ago, and now heads up the FAMSF curatorial efforts for the current offering.
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Posted by: Andrew Fox | July 6 at 10:45:45 AM
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Friday, May 8, 2009
Celebrate Mother’s Day For Free
Looking for something that won’t break the bank on Mother’s Day? Look no further, the Legion of Honor and de Young host Koret Museum Days on May 10, a tribute to the Koret Foundation’s 30th Anniversary with free general admission. View the permanent collection and enjoy complimentary public programs. For more information, please go to www.koretmuseumdays.org.
Legion of Honor
1–3 pm
Live Music by The Frisky Frolics
Hands on art-making of flower accessories
4–5 pm
Skinner organ concert of early 20th century American music
de Young
12:30–1:30 pm
Special Mother’s Day docent tour
Posted by: Cheryl McCain | May 8 at 3:58:28 PM
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Friday, May 8, 2009
The Story of Julia Warhola
Who was the woman behind the artist? In Andy Warhol’s case, it was his mother, Julia Warhola. As adults, the two lived together for 20 years in a New York City apartment. They shared a close bond, as well as an interest in the arts.
Julia and her husband, Andrej Warhola, were immigrants from Miková, Slovakia. They settled in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania just after the turn of the 20th century. In 1942, Andrej died and she was left to tend to their three children.
Julia was fond of drawing and craft making. She noticed that her youngest child, Andy, was a talented artist at an early age. She encouraged him to explore his creativity and pursue an education in the arts.
In 1951, Julia moved to New York City to be close to Andy. They lived together in an apartment on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. She enjoyed taking care of him and organizing his work.
Andy would often use her decorative handwriting in his illustrations, including the album cover The Story of Moondog (1957). The album is on view in Warhol Live at the de Young.
Celebrate motherhood this Sunday with a visit to Warhol Live. Closing May 17, this is the last week to experience the thrill of this infamous pop artist. Click here for more information.
Posted by: Cheryl McCain | May 8 at 3:57:07 PM
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