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Department of Publications Hillary Brown Board of Advisors
Publications Interns
B. Heyward Allen Jr.*
Ben Thrash and
Corinne Allen Amalia K. Amaki
Martha Wilde
Frances Aronson-Healey** June M. Ball
Design
Linda N. Beard
The Adsmith
Karen L. Benson Fred D. Bentley Sr.* Richard E. Berkowitz Jeanne L. Berry Devereux C. Burch* Robert E. Burton** Debra C. Callaway** Randolph W. Camp Shannon I. Candler* Faye S. Chambers Harvey J. Coleman Sharon Cooper Martha R. Daura*** Martha T. Dinos** Annie Laurie Dodd*** Sally Dorsey** Howard F. Elkins Judith A. Ellis Todd Emily James B. Fleece Phoebe G. Forio***
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John M. Greene** Helen C. Griffith** Barbara Guillaume Judith F. Hernstadt
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Marion E. Jarrell**
University of Georgia
Jane Compton Johnson*
90 Carlton Street
George-Ann Knox* Shell H. Knox* D. Hamilton Magill III David W. Matheny Catherine A. May**
Athens, GA 30602-1502 www.georgiamuseum.org Admission: Free
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William U. Eiland (left) with Missy White and Joe Ownbey of BNY Mellon Wealth Management, Atlanta.
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Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and
Isobel Parker Mills Berkeley S. Minor
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
C.L. Morehead Jr.*
Thursday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
David R. Mulkey Jr.
Sunday: 1 – 5 p.m.
This past summer, all of us at the museum were especially
Carl W. Mullis III*
excited to be hosting works by Giò Ponti, Martin Johnson Heade
Gloria Norris***
Museum Shop closes 15 minutes prior.
and Kristen Casaletto. Whether giving tours or just for my
Deborah L. O’Kain Randall S. Ott
(Museum members receive 10% off all
pleasure, I visited the galleries often to reflect on how rich were
Gordhan L. Patel, chair-elect
Betty R. Myrtle
the experiences that awaited our audiences: the art of a master
Janet W. Patterson
American landscape painter; observations from a celebrated
Kathy B. Prescott
mid-career printmaker, a non-southerner who makes us look at
Rowland A. Radford Jr.*
our world without blinders; and objects de luxe by an Italian
Christopher R. Peterson William F. Prokasy* Margaret A. Rolando*
designer of the 20th century, who reminds us all why the term
Alan F. Rothschild Jr., immediate past chair
“Renaissance man” comes from the Italian. We also continued
Jan E. Roush
our exhibitions of neglected artists, and with the works of F.
D. Jack Sawyer Jr.*
Townsend Morgan and Michael Ellison, we introduced to new
Helen H. Scheidt**
audiences two almost forgotten masters of the graphic arts. At
Ronald K. Shelp
Sarah P. Sams**
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the risk of being self-congratulatory, the staff and I were proud
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of these projects and the attendant publications.
Dudley R. Stevens
The Georgia Museum of Art shares the
Carolyn W. Tanner
mission of the University of Georgia to
On these frequent trips to the galleries, I looked out the window
Anne Wall Thomas**
support and to promote teaching,
Brenda A. Thompson,* chair
research and service. Specifically, as a
at the “Knuckle” as we call it, an architectural fillip for which I
C. Noel Wadsworth*
repository and educational instrument of
will always be grateful to our architects of the second phase,
Lawrence B. Willson Carol V. Winthrop
the visual arts, the museum exists to
Gluckman Mayner, because it gives us an expansive view of East
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Campus and reminds us of our mission to the university. Directly
Ex-Officio
below that window is a lovely garden, dutifully and carefully
Linda Bigelow
tended—created, in fact—by Jason Hubbard, who works for the
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regularly priced items.)
Henry C. Schwob**
Susan Tarver
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significant works of art.
Linda C. Chesnut William Underwood Eiland
grounds department within the university’s Facilities
Chris Garvin
Management Division. It is a small plot of land, perfect for the
Russell Mumper
one sculpture we show there (highlighted in this issue of Facet),
collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret
Kelly Kerner Pamela Whitten
Partial support for the exhibitions and programs at the Georgia Museum of Art is provided by the Georgia Council for the Arts through the appropriations of the Georgia General Assem-
made all the more joyful by the gardener’s artistry: bright and
*Lifetime member
bly. The Georgia Council for the Arts also
colorful flowers, serene grasses and sturdy bushes, all reminders
**Emeritus member
receives support from its partner agency, the
***Honorary member
National Endowment for the Arts. Individuals,
that nature and fine art have in common the ability to instruct, to uplift and to enthrall.
foundations and corporations provide additional museum support through their gifts to the University of Georgia Foundation. The Georgia Museum of Art is ADA compliant; the M. Smith Griffith Auditorium is equipped for the deaf and
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hard of hearing.
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Exhibitions
Database Makeover
New Acquisitions
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Extreme Makeover: Database Edition
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The Art of Giving: Beard Scholars at the Georgia Museum of Art
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New Acquisitions
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Calendar of Events
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Museum Notes
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Gifts
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In the Shop
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On the big cover:
On the small cover:
Louise Blair Daura (American, 1905–1972)
Mickalene Thomas
Untitled (Baby Martha), 1930
Calder Series #2, 2013
Oil on board
C‐print
14 x 11 inches
40 x 32 inches (detail)
Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia; Gift of
Edition 1/5
Martha Randolph Daura
© Mickalene Thomas; courtesy the artist, Lehmann Maupin,
2013.212
New York and Hong Kong and Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
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GMOA
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Mickalene Thomas Racquel Leaned Back, 2013 Color photograph and paper collage on archival board 8 1/4 x 10 inches © Mickalene Thomas. Courtesy the artist; Lehmann Maupin, New York and Hong Kong; and Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Mickalene Thomas La leçon d’amour, 2008 C-print 47 1/2 x 59 inches © Mickalene Thomas. Courtesy the artist; Lehmann Maupin, New York and Hong Kong; and Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art
Morris Charitable Foundation and the
Humanities and Arts, the W. Newton
Foundation, Inc., the Willson Center for
Sponsors: The Robert Mapplethorpe
Lamar Dodd Galleries
Holbrook, Charles B. Presley Family and
I, Rachel Cosby Conway, Alfred Heber
Galleries: Boone and George-Ann Knox
Diasporic Art
Curator of African American and African
Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson
In-House Curator: Shawnya Harris,
Foundation, New York.
This exhibition is organized by Aperture
be a woman.
all focus on beauty and what it means to
supermodel Beverly Johnson — but they
Matisse’s odalisques to images of 1970s
history to popular culture, from Henri
a wide range of influences — from art
decades ago. Her photographs draw on
graduate student at Yale more than two
worked in photography since she was a
encrusted with rhinestones, but she has
Thomas is well known for her paintings
Willis Thomas and Carrie Mae Weems.
Malick Sidibé, Xaviera Simmons, Hank
Harris, Deana Lawson, Zanele Muholi,
Cox, LaToya Ruby Frazier, Lyle Ashton
inspired her: Derrick Adams, Renée
a selection of works by artists who
artist Mickalene Thomas also includes
by the acclaimed African American
This exhibition of more than 40 works
Muse: Mickalene Thomas Photographs and tête-à-tête October 14, 2017–January 7, 2018
Louise Blair Daura: A Virginian in Paris September 30–December 10, 2017
daughter Martha, born in 1930, to scholarly research and writing on prehistoric art and other topics. She was also a keen and witty observer of her time, and her diaries and letters home to
Louise Blair Daura was an accomplished, yet
family offer insights on everything from the daily
understudied figure whose work and life provide
life of an American in Paris to the studio practice
a window into the artistic milieu of her time,
and personalities of many of her husband’s
especially the challenges faced by women
colleagues, such as Piet Mondrian, Jean Arp,
artists. Her work was included in the Paris
Torres-García and many others.
Salon d’Automne during her short career as an exhibiting artist and portraitist (roughly 1928–
The exhibition will feature all of Louise Blair
1932), but this exhibition is the first attempt by a
Daura’s known works of art, including paintings,
museum to examine it.
drawings and prints from the collections of the Georgia Museum of Art, the Lowe Art Museum
The daughter of banker and manufacturer
at the University of Miami, the Daura Gallery at
Lewis Harvie Blair and his second wife, Martha
Lynchburg College in Virginia and the Musée d’art
(“Mattie”) Ruffin Feild, Louise was born in
Hyacinthe Rigaud in Perpignan, France. The
Richmond, Virginia, in 1905. She attended Bryn
museum will also publish an exhibition catalogue
Mawr in Pennsylvania for college, graduating
including dozens of Louise’s letters from France
with an English degree in 1927. The following
home to her family in Virginia between 1928
fall, she and her cousin Anne Blair Matthews set
and 1930 and essays by curator Lynn Boland
out for Europe, where Louise would study art,
and Catherine Dossin, associate professor of art
taking private lessons and visiting museums and
history at Purdue University.
historical sites. In Paris in 1928, she married her art teacher, the Catalan painter Pierre Daura,
Curator: Lynn Boland, Pierre Daura Curator of
who co-founded the abstractionist group Cercle
European Art
et Carré with Joaquín Torres-García and Michel
Galleries: Virginia and Alfred Kennedy and Philip
Seuphor in 1929. Louise’s style was not abstract
Henry Alston Jr. Galleries
and she did not join the group. Instead, she
Sponsors: The Pierre Daura Foundation, the W.
found success as a portraitist.
Newton Morris Charitable Foundation and the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art
Although she did not exhibit her work after the 1930s, she continued to engage in a diverse array of artistic endeavors, from crafts for her
Louise Blair Daura (American, 1905–1972) Porto, 1928 Gouache on paper 15 3/4 x 28 5∕8 inches The Lowe Art Museum, Coral Gables, FL; Gift of Martha R. Daura 2003.45.15
Louise Blair Daura (American, 1905–1972) Self-portrait with Red Beret, 1929 Oil on board 31 1/2 x 26 1/2 inches (framed) Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia; Gift of Martha Randolph Daura GMOA 2013.203
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Artful Instruments of Death: Georgia Gunsmiths and Their Craft December 2, 2017–February 25, 2018
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Wiley Higgins “Little” rifle, ca. 1820s Brass and curly maple 61 inches long Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne T. Elliot
This exhibition gathers a range of early
Curators: Sam Thomas, curator, T.R.R. Cobb
Georgia firearms and related accessories from
House, and Dale Couch, curator of decorative
both private collections and other museums.
arts
For example, it includes a flintlock long rifle
Galleries: Dorothy Alexander Roush and
dating 1830–40, crafted by Georgia gunsmith
Martha Thompson Dinos Galleries
Wiley Grover Higgins and decorated with a
Sponsors: The Community Foundation
gamecock motif, on loan from the Frazier
for Northern Virginia/MOTSTA Fund; the
History Museum, in Louisville, Kentucky.
Watson-Brown Foundaton, the W. Newton
The exhibition will be on view during the
Morris Charitable Foundation and the Friends
ninth Henry D. Green Symposium of the
of the Georgia Museum of Art
Decorative Arts (Feb. 1–3, 2018) and will be accompanied by a fully illustrated exhibition catalogue published by the museum.
Married to Eugene Odum, the founder of modern ecology, Martha Odum had an eye attuned to the web of life in the landscapes she loved to paint. Many of her works focus on areas such as the coast, the water’s edge, swamps and streams—all veritable cradles for evolution and life. Her vision of the landscape shows an energetic environment. She also created silver that used botanical and animal forms as inspiration.
works from the museum’s collection that relate to ecology as a discipline. A chair with a rawhide
Curators: Dale Couch, curator of decorative arts,
seat from the 19th century demonstrates how the
and Victoria Ramsay, UGA undergraduate student
ecology of this region was changed by the trade in
and Beard Scholar
hides. Savannah River Valley potters made vessels
Gallery: Boone and George-Ann Knox Gallery II
from local natural materials, then glazed them with
Sponsors: The W. Newton Morris Charitable
a wood ash mixture, at a time when wood as fuel
Foundation and the Friends of the Georgia Museum
seemed virtually limitless in the early Southeast.
of Art
American Indian basketry illustrates the use of river Martha Odum (American, 1917–1995) South Fork, St. Vrain River, Colorado, ca. 1960–80 Watercolor on paper 18 7/8 x 23 7/8 inches Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia; Gift of Dr. Eugene Odum GMOA 1997.28
cane, a material virtually destroyed by agricultural exploitation. The art history of Georgia records the depletion
This exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of UGA’s Eugene P. Odum School of Ecology through selections of Martha Odum’s watercolor paintings and silver hollowware, as well as supplementary
of the area’s natural resources but also presents the environment through the lens of wonder. The richness and complexity of ecological science provides a mindscape for many artists to approach the natural world.
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Wiley Higgins “Precious” pistol, 19th century 10 3/4 inches long Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne T. Elliot
Modern Masters from the Giuliano Ceseri Collection Through November 12 Galleries: Dorothy Alexander Roush and Martha Thompson Dinos Galleries Sponsors: The W. Newton Morris Charitable Foundation and the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art
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Martha Odum: Art Intersects Ecology October 7–December 31, 2017
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Extreme Extreme Extreme Makeover: Makeover: Makeover: Database Database Database Edition Edition Edition
Remember the last time you went to the Georgia Museum of Art? The refreshingly cool foyer? Being greeted by the front desk security guard? You then made your way upstairs and into the galleries to admire the art. How many works of art do you remember seeing? Fifty? One hundred? Two hundred? The museum has about 500 works on display at any given time—only 5 percent of its total collection. The museum is proud that its permanent collection now consists of more than 12,000 works of art from a wide range of cultures and artists, and it does its best to rotate what is on display regularly, but limited gallery space means it can only display a small fraction of what it owns. That’s where the museum’s registrars have been hard at work.
The new database, called The Museum System (TMS), is online, and information on more than 2,400 works of art is now accessible to the public, with more being added every day.
Another revolutionary function of TMS is that it allows visitors to sign in and create a folder of their favorite images, called “My Collection.” This feature allows people to play curator, creating their own online “exhibition” and forging a personal connection to the collection. These collections can be kept private or made public to share with other users on the site.
Over the past few years, the registrars have been implementing a new collections database. This new database replaces the old DOS-based database, which was built in the 1980s and only accessible to some museum staff. The new database, called The Museum System (TMS), is online, and information on more than 2,400 works of art is now accessible to the public, with more being added every day. TMS will not only allow the public to explore the full collection, but will also greatly aid scholars and faculty in their research.
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Head registrar Tricia Miller is particularly enthusiastic about the public’s access to the new database, saying, “Better access to information about the museum’s collection is one of the Georgia Museum of Art’s primary goals, and we are so pleased to reach this milestone in the process. I look forward to continuing to make more information about the collection available for students, faculty, scholars and the public to enjoy.”
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The process of transferring the information from both the old database and from paper files to the new database is intricate. Basic data transferred from the previous system—such as title, date, artist, medium and dimensions—must be reviewed and corrected for each record before it can be made available to the public. In addition, relevant metadata, such as subject, country of origin or style of art will be added to the records in order to enhance the system’s search capabilities. The process may take several more years before all 12,000 records are made public, but the registrars work every day to make more records available. Additionally, all newly acquired objects will be added to the system on an ongoing basis.
Not everything in the system has a photograph attached to it. The registrars have been taking snapshots of new objects when they enter the collection for some years, but many works that were acquired earlier have not been imaged. It is the registrars’ hope to find funding to document the entire collection photographically at some point. The public can access TMS through the collections page on the museum’s website (georgiamuseum.org), which presents several options. You may view collections of highlighted works (African, American, European, Asian and decorative arts for now). You may view the works by category (print, painting, drawing, photograph, etc.). You may view all works alphabetically, by date or by object number, if you just want to browse. You can also search a word—for example, “bird,” which will return works relating to birds. These specifications are what make this new database so efficient, cutting out the need to spend hours going through files to find exactly what you may be looking for.
So the next time you find yourself mindlessly surfing the Internet, take a minute to examine the new database. You may find a work that inspires you, examine the career of a local artist or bask in the glory of a master of American impressionism. You never know what you’ll find.
Stephanie Motter Intern, Department of Communications
The Art of Giving:
The stereotype of southerners is that they move, think and speak slowly, but people who think that haven’t met Dale Couch. Come to the offices of the Georgia Museum of Art any day and you will see Couch, the museum’s curator of decorative arts, practically running around the museum, talking a mile a minute. Recently, Couch has been accompanied by two people just as lively as he is: the museum’s new Beard Scholars, Joseph Litts and Victoria Ramsay. Earlier this year, Drs. Linda and Larry Beard—major supporters of the Georgia Museum of Art and its decorative arts initiative—made a commitment to establish this scholarship as a paid position for undergraduate interns in the museum’s Henry D. Green Center for the Study of the Decorative Arts. Linda Beard is a member of the museum’s Decorative Arts Advisory Committee and the Executive Committee of its Board of Advisors. She is also a distinguished collector and connoisseur of Belleek porcelain, and works from her collection are on long-term loan to the museum, where they constitute a popular display. Professor Larry Beard is also a scholar of the arts and is an able associate in the Beards’ quest to improve the learning experience in the decorative arts. Litts and Ramsay are the first students to receive the scholarship, which runs through the 2017–18 academic year. Both of them have demonstrated a strong commitment to the study of the decorative arts. The field focuses on useful objects (furniture, silver, ceramics, textiles et al.) that transcend their function through design, craft, ornament or inherent beauty.
The Beards said, “It is an honor and privilege for us to encourage the work and research of outstanding students in the decorative arts. These scholars represent the absolute best of those students who are passionate about the arts. Their work and aspirations bode well for the future of the decorative arts.” Litts previously studied history as an undergraduate student at Clemson University. He interned at the museum in the summer of 2015. In the summer of 2016, he attended the summer institute at the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, an in-depth, practice-based program that focuses on the decorative arts and material culture of the early American South. Ramsay is an undergraduate UGA student majoring in English and history, with an emphasis on British and Irish studies. She attended the University of Georgia at Oxford program, at Trinity College, for 6 weeks this summer studying English literature. As Beard Scholars, Litts and Ramsay are tasked with a variety of responsibilities, from visiting donors to digging through antiques shops to writing research articles. The program fosters a more intensely educational, hands-on experience than they would get in a classroom alone. When asked what he hopes they will gain from this position, Couch says, “I hope they realize that following a passionate interest gives fulfillment to life. This program exists first to educate and enrich lives of students, not solely to train future curators. I would be delighted to have my interns go on to be lawyers, professors, stay-at-home mothers and fathers, businesspeople. Good design gives rise to conscious living.”
“This internship has made me realize things about myself that I wouldn’t have known before. I have found what I am truly passionate about and what I want to work toward in the future.” Litts and Ramsay believe that the scholarship will benefit them by providing an enriching educational experience that allows them to be fully invested in their work. Ramsay said, “This internship has made me realize things about myself that I wouldn’t have known before. I have found what I am truly passionate about and what I want to work toward in the future.” Both Beard Scholars have decided to attend graduate school. Litts will be studying art history and Ramsay will study English with the intent of becoming either a professor or an archivist. They advise anyone who has interest in the program and the decorative arts to apply for the Beard Scholarship. The importance of the Beard Scholarship cannot be emphasized enough. Director of development Heather Malcom said, “The Beard Scholarship establishes the first paid internship position for undergraduates at the museum and serves as a model for programs of its kind that help remove barriers and open doors for talented students. It provides opportunities for students to do original research on material culture that helps tell stories about our shared history and environment. And it will go a long way toward creating and diversifying the next generation of scholars in the decorative arts.”
Information about how to apply for this scholarship and other experientiallearning-focused internships at the museum is available at georgiamuseum. org/learn/internships.
Stephanie Motter Intern, Department of Communications
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Linda Beard with Beard Scholar Joseph Litts.
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Sculpture by Horace Farlowe
In 2013, the Georgia Museum of Art acquired “Tennessee Cut,” a pink marble sculpture measuring 28 by 23 by 20 inches carved by artist and former University of Georgia professor Horace Farlowe (1933–2006). Previously tucked into a hidden garden at the UGA Hotel and Conference Center, where Scott Simpson of the Office of University Architects noticed it, the sculpture has found new life at the museum thanks to Robert Jarrell (b. 1963), an artist and former student of Farlowe’s; deputy director Annelies Mondi; preparators Todd Rivers and Elizabeth Howe; and Rebecca Salem, an undergraduate preparatory intern.
Simpson emailed Mondi to suggest that the Conference Center might be willing to transfer ownership of the sculpture to the museum, which it did. Mondi, who also took one course with Farlowe, and remembers him as a “patient and mild-mannered human being,” then consulted with Jarrell to restore and display the sculpture in a way that captured Farlowe’s intention for the piece and celebrated his legacy at the university. Located in a small garden to the right of the side entrance of the museum, the sculpture now faces the Lamar Dodd School of Art, connecting Farlowe’s professional and artistic careers and echoing his conviction that “Life and Art are the same thing.” “Tennessee Cut” is part of Farlowe’s window series, so it was important that the piece be placed at a height to allow both adult and young visitors to look through to the other side, as well as that it frame a good view from either side. The sculpture now rests on a smooth, square concrete plinth poured carefully by Dave Lawson of the Facilities Management Division. Farlowe worked mostly in stone, and his sculptures, towering up to 17 feet tall, can be seen in Spain, Germany, Italy, Scotland and all over the United States. According to Jack Kehoe, one of his colleagues in the art department, the prominence of the marble-carving program at the university can be attributed to Farlowe’s skill and passion as an artist and teacher.
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Farlowe’s work appeared in several exhibitions at the museum during his lifetime, including “City on a Hill: 20 Years of Art at Cortona” (1989). The museum also owns a small untitled example of his work, also in marble, that was a gift of Margaret Leary. Farlowe gave Leary the sculpture after they worked together on a site-memorial entry to commemorate the World Trade Center towers.
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Martha Wilde Intern, Department of Communications
“Tennessee Cut” is part of Farlowe’s window series, so it was important that the piece be placed at a height to allow both adult and young visitors to look through to the other side, as well as that it frame a good view from either side.”
Horace L. Farlowe (American, 1933–2006) Tennessee Cut, n.d. Stone Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia; Transfer from the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education GMOA 2013.39
Toy Bed This unusual and important doll-scale bed is an acquisition from Alex and Claire Crumbley through the generosity of the Chaparral Foundation.
Recovered several decades ago from a Madison, Georgia, estate, the wood of the bed displays a nut-brown patina from years of use, play and enjoyment. The rope and textiles are early replacements but comparable to what would have been used on a full-size bed. They also speak to the use this toy would have received. The quality of the turnings and the completeness of the bedstead (it is a fully functional bed in miniature) indicate that this bed was likely made by a professional cabinetmaker. Poster beds were doubly valuable in the South; the tester frame around the top held woolen draperies for warmth in the winter and mosquito netting in the summer. Full-size beds that resemble this one usually date from the mid-19th century in Georgia; box mattresses supplanted woven splint bedding in the 1880s. Children’s furniture and toys can be surprisingly conservative, but it is probable that this bed was made contemporaneously with its full-scale counterparts. The toy was an invaluable tool to instruct young girls in how a properly made bed should look: taut ropes, neat woven-splint mat and fluffed feather- or cotton-filled mattress. The use of such splint mats is a peculiarly southern feature and may be related to a regional tendency toward thinner (and therefore cooler) mattresses. The toy bed is a rare survival and is a wonderful testament to the childhood experience and girls’ education in the 19th-century South.
Joseph Litts Beard Scholar
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Toy bed, ca. 1850–1910 Wood, rope, reed mat, cotton mattress Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia; Museum purchase with funds provided by Alex and Claire Crumbley and the Chaparral Foundation
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All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. The museum will be closed November 23 and 24.
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Enjoy coffee, dessert and a gallery tour of the exhibition “Louise Blair Daura: A Virginian in Paris” prior to the performance in Hodgson Hall by magician Chris Dugdale. Jittery Joe’s Coffee and Cecilia Villaveces’ cakes. Purchase tickets for the performance at pac.uga.edu.
90 Carlton: Autumn Friday, October 13, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. The Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art present a reception featuring the autumn exhibitions. Enjoy light refreshments, gallery activities, door prizes and “Ask the Experts” from 7 to 8 p.m. Event Partners: Athens Printing Company, Barron’s Rental Center and Epting Events. $5, free for members. RSVP to gmoarsvp@uga.edu or by calling 706.542.4199. Register at bit.ly/90c-autumn2017.
Museum Mix Thursday, October 19, 8 – 11 p.m. The museum’s thrice-annual late-night art party features a live deejay, free refreshments and galleries open until 11 p.m. Free admission. #museummix
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Third Thursday Thursday, October 26, November 16 and December 21, 6 – 9 p.m. Seven of Athens’ established venues for visual art (the Georgia Museum of Art, the Lamar Dodd School of Art, Lyndon House Arts Center, Glass Cube & Gallery@Hotel Indigo-Athens, Ciné, the Classic Center and ATHICA) hold this evening event devoted to art on the third Thursday of every month, to showcase their programming. Details posted at 3thurs.org.
4 minutes, 33 seconds: Spotlight on Scholarship Tuesday, November 7, 7– 9:30 p.m. This annual competition features student research in the arts. Poster competition entries will be on display November 1 – 7 in the museum’s education resource center, during regular hours. Poster session begins at 7 p.m.; presentations begin at 8 p.m. Prizes will be awarded in both categories.
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Join the Collectors for a two-night trip to west Georgia that includes tours of Hills and Dales Estate and Gardens in LaGrange; Hay House in Macon, including lunch at the home of a board member; the Columbus Museum of Art and a private tour by the director of Pasaquan, near Buena Vista. If you are interested in joining the museum or the Collectors or in receiving more information about the trip, email jointhemuseum@uga.edu or call 706.542.4662.
Student Night Thursday, November 9, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Join the Student Association of the Georgia Museum of Art for a night of music, food, fun and themed activities to celebrate the current exhibitions. Student Night is generously sponsored by the University of Georgia Parents Leadership Council and the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art.
Holiday Book and Frame Sale Tuesday – Friday, November 28 – December 1
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Come shop for your loved ones at the museum’s annual holiday book and frame sale, featuring new and used publications in all genres as well as a selection of frames.
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Schedule a Visit to the Georgia Museum of Art To schedule a class visit or student assignment at the Georgia Museum of Art, please call us at 706.542.4662 at least two weeks prior to the visit. Scheduling in advance enables us to prepare for your visit, whether it is a self-guided tour led by an instructor, a docent-led tour or students coming on their own to complete an assignment. Inclement Weather The Georgia Museum of Art follows the inclement weather policies of the University of Georgia. When the university is closed due to inclement weather, the museum is closed as well. Announcements are posted to the UGA homepage (uga.edu), Twitter (@universityofga and @ UGAEVENTS) and Facebook (facebook.com/uga.edu and facebook.com/UgaToday). Up-to-date information is provided to Athens radio stations and will be provided through the museum’s website and social media outlets.
Friends Membership Day in the Museum Shop Sunday, December 3 Members of the Friends enjoy a 20 percent discount in the Museum Shop on regularly priced items, just in time for the holidays. Attractively wrapped gift memberships will also be available for holiday hosts, teachers, friends and colleagues. Not currently a member? Join onsite to receive the discount. Light refreshments will be served while you stroll, shop and save.
Join the Collectors for their annual holiday celebration at one of Athens’ beautiful private homes. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and a tour to kick off the holiday season. The event is open to all members of the Collectors. If you are interested in joining the Collectors, email jointhemuseum@uga.edu or call 706.542.4662.
Make It an Evening Thursday, December 21, 6 – 8 p.m. Enjoy coffee, dessert and a gallery tour at the museum with curator of decorative arts Dale Couch prior to the performance in Hodgson Hall by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. Jittery Joe’s Coffee and Cecilia Villaveces’ cakes. Purchase tickets for the concert at pac.uga.edu.
Lectures & Gallery Talks Gallery Talk: Lynn Boland Friday, October 13, 2 p.m. Join Lynn Boland, director and chief curator of the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art at Colorado State University, and curator of the exhibition, for a special gallery talk in “Louise Blair Daura: A Virginian in Paris.”
Conversations on Muses Friday, October 20, 12:20 – 1:10 pm This fall, the Women’s Studies Friday Speaker Series will highlight the exhibition “Muse: Mickalene Thomas Photographs and tête-à-tête” through a gallery tour and discussion led by curator Dr. Shawnya Harris in collaboration with the UGA departments of women’s studies and African American studies.
Family Programs
Celebrate the holidays at the museum. Discover festive themes in the permanent collection, then create your own glittering, bright, wintry work of art in the Michael and Mary Erlanger Studio Classroom. Enjoy refreshments and a special holiday performance by Meridian Women’s Choir in the lobby.
Toddler Tuesday: Louise Blair Daura Tuesday, December 12, 10 a.m. Join us for a special tour, story time in the galleries and art activities just for little ones. This free, 40-minute program is for families with children ages 18 months to 3 years. Space is limited; email sagekincaid@uga.edu or call 706.542.0448 after November 1 to reserve a spot.
Conversations in Film Join the Georgia Museum of Art for films discussed by scholars, filmmakers and students. Each film will include a 15-minute introduction by a guest speaker and short conversations about the film following the screening.
“Through a Lens Darkly: Black Photographers and the Emergence of a People” Thursday, October 26, 7 p.m. The first documentary to focus on the role of photography in shaping the identity, aspirations and social emergence of African Americans from slavery to the present, this film highlights both professional and vernacular African American photographers. Featuring work by artists Carrie Mae Weems, Lorna Simpson, Anthony Barboza, Hank Willis Thomas, Coco Fusco, Clarissa Sligh, James Van Der Zee, Gordon Parks and many others. (2014, PG, 92 min.) Presented in conjunction with the exhibition “Muse: Mickalene Thomas Photographs and tête-à-tête.”
AMERICANS IN PARIS FILM SERIES Family Day programs are sponsored by Heyward Allen Motor Co., Inc., Heyward Allen Toyota and the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art.
Toddler Tuesday: Ceseri Collection Tuesday, October 10, 10 a.m. Join us for a special tour, story time in the galleries and art activities just for little ones. This free, 40-minute program is for families with children ages 18 months to 3 years. Space is limited; email sagekincaid@uga.edu or call 706.542.0448 to reserve a spot.
Family Day: Louise Blair Daura Saturday, October 21, 10 a.m. – noon Check out landscapes, still lifes and portraits by Louise Blair Daura in the exhibition “Louise Blair Daura: A Virginian in Paris,” then head to the Michael and Mary Erlanger Studio Classroom to make your own work of art inspired by those in the show.
Toddler Tuesday: Permanent Collection Tuesday, November 7, 10 a.m. Join us for a special tour, story time in the galleries and art activities just for little ones. This free, 40-minute program is for families with children ages 18 months to 3 years. Space is limited; email sagekincaid@uga.edu or call 706.542.0448 after October 1 to reserve a spot.
Family Day: Color Saturday, November 11, 10 a.m. – noon Learn all about the tints, hues and shades that make up our colorful world in this special color-themed Family Day. Explore color with activities and selected works of art in the permanent collection, then make your own colorful piece in the studio classroom. This program is part of UGA’s Spotlight on the Arts Family Day.
Tours
Family Day: Holiday Celebration Saturday, December 2, 10 a.m. – noon
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition “Louise Blair Daura: A Virginian in Paris”
“An American in Paris” Thursday, November 2, 7 p.m. Gene Kelly stars as Gerry, an American expatriate painter in postwar Paris. Struggling to find success in both art and love, he meets and falls in love with Lise (Leslie Caron), who turns his life upside down. This lavish musical won the Academy Award for best picture. Directed by Vincente Minnelli. (1951, NR, 113 min.)
“The Moderns” Thursday, November 16, 7 p.m. Nick Hart (Keith Carradine) is a struggling American artist in the expatriate community in 1920s Paris. He spends most of his time drinking and socializing in cafés (alongside Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas) until he becomes involved in a forgery plot with art patroness Nathalie de Ville (Geraldine Chaplin). Directed by Alan Rudolph. (1988, R, 126 min.)
“Paris Was a Woman” Thursday, November 30, 7 p.m.
Tour at Two: Highlights from the Permanent Collection Wednesday, October 4 and 25, November 8 and 29, and December 20 and 27, 2 p.m. Led by docents.
Artful Conversation: Elaine de Kooning Wednesday, October 11, 2 p.m. Join Callan Steinmann, associate curator of education, for an extended dialogue focused on De Kooning’s painting “Bacchus #81.”
Thursday Twilight Tour: Highlights from the Permanent Collection Thursday, October 12, November 16 and December 7, 7 p.m. Led by docents.
Tour at Two: “Modern Masters from the Giuliano Ceseri Collection” Wednesday, October 18, 2 p.m. Join William U. Eiland, museum director, for a special tour of the exhibition.
Sunday Spotlight Tour: Highlights from the Permanent Collection Sunday, October 22, November 5 and December 17, 3 p.m. Led by docents.
Tour at Two: “Muse: Mickalene Thomas Photographs and tête-à-tête” Wednesday, November 1, 2 p.m. Shawnya Harris, Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Curator of African American and African Diasporic Art, will give a special tour of the exhibition.
Artful Conversation: Charles Biederman Wednesday, November 15, 2 p.m. Join Sage Kincaid, assistant curator of education, for conversation and close looking focusing on Biederman’s untitled painting from 1936.
Tour at Two: “Artful Instruments of Death: Georgia Gunsmiths and Their Crafts” Wednesday, December 6, 2 p.m. Dale Couch, curator of decorative arts, will give a tour of the exhibition.
Artful Conversation: Mickalene Thomas Wednesday, December 13, 2 p.m. Join Callan Steinmann, associate curator of education, for a special session of close looking and conversation featuring selected works from the exhibition “Muse: Mickalene Thomas Photographs and tête-à-tête.”
Workshops & Classes Morning Mindfulness Friday, October 6 and 20, November 3 and 17, and December 1, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Female artists, writers, photographers, designers and adventurers settled in Paris between the wars. They embraced France and cherished a way of life quite different than the one they left behind. This documentary presents archival footage, music, paintings, literature, and interviews with folks who were there, including Berenice Abbott, Djuna Barnes, Sylvia Beach, Gertrude Stein, Alice B. Toklas, Colette, Janet Flanner, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway and James Joyce. (1996, NR, 75 min.)
The Georgia Museum of Art invites you into the galleries to participate in free guided mindfulness meditation sessions, held every other Friday during the school year. Sessions include a variety of instructor-led meditation, movement and mindfulness techniques. No experience or special clothing is necessary. Meditation pillows or yoga mats are provided. Reservations are encouraged; please contact 706.542.0448 or sagekincaid@uga.edu. Funded in part by the Hemera Foundation.
Films are generously sponsored by
Teen Studio: Mickalene Thomas Thursday, November 9, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
The University of Georgia will hold its annual Spotlight on the Arts festival November 1 – 12, when members of the UGA Arts Council will host events and activities in the performing, visual and literary arts all across campus. The on our calendar marks Spotlight on the Arts events. For a complete schedule, visit arts.uga.edu.
Teens ages 13 – 18 are invited to this studio-based workshop led by local artist and educator Kristen Bach. The group will spend time in the galleries exploring the work of contemporary artist Mickalene Thomas in the exhibition “Muse: Mickalene Thomas Photographs and tête-à-tête” before creating their own mixed-media works of art using photography and collage. Includes a pizza dinner. This program is free, but space is limited. Email sagekincaid@uga.edu or call 706.542.0448 to reserve a spot.
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Collectors Holiday Party Sunday, December 10
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m mmuuussseeeuuum mm nnnooote te tesss Awards: The museum has been busy picking up awards for its publications, including an Award of Excellence from the Printing and Imaging Association of Georgia, for the spring 2017 issue of Facet. We also received two Eric Hoffer Book Awards, an honorable mention for the George Wittenborn Memorial Book Award and two Foreword INDIES. The museum’s exhibition catalogue for “Icon of Modernism: Representing the Brooklyn Bridge, 1883–1950” earned first place in the art category from the Eric Hoffer Book Awards, and “Paper in Profile: Mixografia and Taller de Gráfica Mexicana” received an honorable mention. The Eric Hoffer Award for short prose and books was established at the start of the 21st century as a platform to champion freethinking writers and independent books of significant merit. It honors the memory of the great American philosopher Eric Hoffer by highlighting salient writing, as well as the independent spirit of small publishers.
Museum docents at our lunch appreciating their service.
The Foreword INDIES handed “Paper in Profile” a silver award in the art category and gave “Icon of Modernism” an honorable mention. Organized by Foreword Magazine, the awards honor the best in the independent book publishing industry. Last, but not least, “Paper in Profile” also received an honorable mention from the Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA) for its George Wittenborn Memorial Book Award. ARLIS/NA does not always list a runner-up for the award, and this is the first time the museum has applied for it. Previous winners in the category include the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Yale University Press and the National Gallery of Art.
CAFE:
We have a new vendor providing service in the Museum Café. The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel took over operations on September 1 and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with Jittery Joe’s coffee, sandwiches, wraps, salads and snacks.
gifts gifts The Georgia Museum of Art received the following gifts between March 24 and June 24, 2017: In honor of Richard and Lynn Berkowitz by Robert and Marcy Nader and Larry and Missy Sanchez
In memory of Marya Free by William Underwood Eiland
In memory of Steve Petrou by William Underwood Eiland
In memory of Mary Anne Kenner by William Underwood Eiland and Emory and Fran Thomas
In memory of Henry Ramsey by David and Jane Kidd and Emory and Fran Thomas
In memory of Susan Marion by Cole and Margie Kelly
In memory of Eudora Roebling by William Underwood Eiland and Gloria and Ed Norris
In memory of Beverly Bremer by William Underwood Eiland In memory of Lawrence Cross by William Underwood Eiland In memory of Carlyn Fisher by William Underwood Eiland
In memory of Mike Montesani by F. Brooks Arnold, Jared and Hillary Brown, Natalie and Joseph Hogan, David and Jane Kidd, John Knowlton, David and Becky Matheny, Sandra Menendez, Amburn and Will Power, Mary Catherine Tillman, Winki Winburn and Peg and Norm Wood
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in in the the sshop hop This holiday season, the Museum Shop is your perfect destination for regionally sourced gifts. Our shelves hold unique finds created across the Southeast, from jewelry and accessories to home decor and barware. You’re sure to find ideal hostess gifts, stocking stuffers and keepsakes for everyone on your list. As always, every purchase goes to support museum programming.
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Southern Soy Candle (Metter, GA) ginger jar candle: Members’ price:
$20 $18
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Seven Willows Body Care (Statesboro, GA) handmade soaps: Members’ price:
$6.50 $5.85
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Anne Vaughan Designs (Floyd, VA) druzi necklace and earrings: $70 / $48 Members’ price: $63 / $43.20
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Bittermilk (Charleston, SC) cocktail kit: Members’ price:
$27.50 $24.75
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Ink + Alloy (Atlanta, GA) block-print scarves: Members’ price:
$48 $43.20
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