WINTER 2012
GMD
GOLDSTEIN MUSEUM OF DESIGN NEWS
35 Years
of Celebrating Design
Margot Siegel A savvy fashionista WINTER 2012
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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT GMD CREATIVITY BREAK
BLACK & WHITE BALL
Kay Martin, Jerry Martin and Linda Hersom (event co-chair)
Jazz singer Connie Evingson with her talented pianist entertained attendees
Students took a creativity break from studying and were rewarded with granola bars
TEXTILE CLASS
Dan Avchen (left, GMD Board President), and Bradley Agee (right, GMD Board Member), with friends
Above: Textile students discuss fiber content and weave in the Research Center Right: GMD curator Jean McElvain (right) helps textile students with an activity in the Research Center
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DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE 35 Years of Celebrating Design–A New Look; A New Award Welcome to the new look of “Goldstein Museum of Design News”! Including some of the beautiful photographs from the Design for Everyone collection project, the newsletter is now a small magazine that brings you closer to these objects and the activities of the museum. It will also feature more stories about the students, faculty, volunteers, and community members who make up GMD’s creative energy. An impressive example of that creative energy was the highly successful Black and White Ball on November 4th at the International Market Square. Chaired by Linda Hersom and Connie Sommers, this event drew an enthusiastic crowd for supper-club dining, a live auction, and a wonderful performance by jazz singer Connie Evenston. Thanks to the co-chairs and to the entire committee: Joe Cecere, Rene Kraus, John Lassila, John Ollman, Betty Lyke Urie, and Dan Avchen.
Another exciting announcement is the new Margot Siegel Award. A donation from longtime supporter Margot Siegel will enable GMD to create a national design award. The award will annually honor an innovative designer and bring him/her to campus for a workshop and public lecture. Since the College of Design was formed five years ago, we have discussed the importance of establishing a national award program to recognize the value of design in creating solutions. The impact of this award will contribute to advancing the missions of GMD and the College of Design as centers for design innovation and excellence. Watch for the announcement of this exciting new award in the near future. In the meantime, please enjoy the new 4-color “News,” a source of information about the exhibitions, programs, and other activities at GMD that you’ve come to expect. Yours in design, Lin Nelson-Mayson
MINNESOTA MUSEUM MONTH
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
Did you know that there are almost 1,000 museums in Minnesota? This May, take part in the first Minnesota Museum Month. Developed in conjunction with the American Association of Museums’ annual conference which will be held in Minneapolis April 29-May 2, Minnesota Museum Month will celebrate the richness and diversity of the museums in our state. Check GMD’s website and the Minnesota Association of Museum’s website for more information.
Quest for the World’s Best Baskets
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CURRENT EXHIBITIONS Character in Costume: A Jack Edwards Retrospective January 21–May 20, 2012 Reception January 20 6–8pm 241 McNeal Hall, St. Paul Campus See page 2
Smarter Living: The 2,000-Watt Society January 17–March 1, 2012 HGA Gallery, Rapson Hall, Minneapolis Campus See page 4
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June 8–September 9, 2012 241 McNeal Hall, St. Paul Campus From the Zulu of South Africa to the Navajo and Hopi tribes in the American Southwest, baskets reveal creativity and innovation from all over the world. For 40 years, basket collector Nancy Schermer was propelled by the desire to locate and collect the world’s best baskets. This exhibition will highlight the results of her travels with stories of evolution: of the form, materials, and use of baskets, and of the collector herself, as she became immersed in the cultures whose baskets she collected.
Leonard Parker: An Architect’s Architect March 17–May 6, 2012, Reception March 23, 6–8pm HGA Gallery, Rapson Hall, Minneapolis Campus Few people have had as big an impact on the School of Architecture as Leonard Parker. Leonard taught for several decades in the School of Architecture as well as ran a successful architectural practice in the Twin Cities, showing generations of students not only how to become skilled designers, but also how to work in ways that would help ensure their own success in the profession.
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Character in Costume: a Jack Edwards Retrospective
“For more than 20 years, with his bold but always tasteful designs, Jack led me out of my conservative instincts and background, to a much more daring and dramatic persona. He was unerringly successful in challenging me with his choice of color combinations and unusual fabric textures.” —Mildred Miller, mezzo soprano; principal artist of Metropolitan Opera, 1951-74; founder of Opera Theater of Pittsburgh
Costume design for The Misanthrope worn by Christine Lagerfeld, The Guthrie Theater 1987, Jack Edwards
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EXHIBITIONS In the Twin Cities, Edwards worked as the costume director at the Guthrie Theater for almost 20 years, working with every director from Sir Tyrone Guthrie to Joe Dowling, the current director. For 12 years, Edwards also brought children’s stories to life with his magnificent designs for the Dayton’s (and Marshall Field’s) eighth floor Christmas extravaganza, and as co-creator of the Holidazzle Parade. Edwards also designed stage costumes for Lorie Line and her Pop Orchestra, and for a Prince tour in the early ’90s titled Ulysses.
January 21–May 20, 2012, Reception January 20, 6–8pm 241 McNeal Hall, St. Paul Campus Character in Costume: A Jack Edwards Retrospective highlights Edwards’ remarkable 50-year career in the Twin Cities, New York City, Los Angeles, and Santa Fe. Edwards’ diverse career focused on bringing characters to life through his detail-oriented work. He created spectacular costumes that engage viewers and allow them to understand the nuances of each character. This exhibition will feature dozens of refined costume sketches, photographs, press clippings, playbills, reviews, and 30 actual costumes designed by Edwards.
Edwards has kept one true constant: engaging in design processes that bring unique creations to life. His designs emerge from paper to the stage and exemplify his ability to imagine worlds that have not yet been realized.
Edwards’ career began with a trip to New York City with five dollars in his pocket. In the 1950’s and 1960’s, Edwards created one-of-akind commissioned opera gowns for stars such as Mildred Miller and Martina Arroya. Edwards also worked as Sir Cecil Beaton’s assistant on Coco, which was the story of Coco Chanel, the only musical Katherine Hepburn ever tackled. Edwards had the privilege of conducting fittings with Hepburn and Chanel, under Sir Cecil’s direction. After running the costume workroom for the Santa Fe Opera, Edwards moved on to Los Angeles, and worked as Bob Mackie’s assistant for one season of the Carol Burnett Show.
This exhibition supported in part by
Photo by Bill Cunningham
John Birk and Greg Robbins, Bruncati Family, Kathleen Campbell, Alexandra Cervenka, Janice DeMatteo, Jo Doig, Ruth and David Duffy, Friends from High School, Julia Hartley and Tom Adair, Amy Horita and May Prody, Sally and David Hyslop, Mary Alice Kopf, Eric Mueller and Burt Coffin, Adele Nguyen in memory of David, Mildred Posvar, Dr. and Mrs. Andrew J. K. Smith, Merle Sykora and Tom Olson, Yancey Thrift.
Photo by Bill Cunningham
Jack Edwards New York City circa 1988
Jack Edwards New York City circa 1986
Costume sketch for The Misanthrope, The Guthrie Theater 1987, Jack Edwards WINTER 2012
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Smarter Living: The 2,000-Watt Society January 17–March 1, 2012 HGA Gallery, Rapson Hall, Minneapolis Campus In 2008, the citizens of Zurich approved a referendum to reduce energy consumption by each person from the current 6,500 watts to 2,000 watts by 2050. The exhibition illustrates the goal and the current status of the path to sustainable construction and demonstrates the diverse range of possible solutions. This exhibition gives architects, investors, and contractors the courage and desire to continue on this path and to invite them to accept the challenge of a 2,000-watt society. Why a 2,000-Watt Society? On global average, a person needs 17,500 kilowatt-hours a year, corresponding to a continuous requirement of 2,000 watts. In Switzerland, the figure is three times higher, i.e., 6,000 watts per person, and in the U.S. the figure is currently approximately 6 times higher at 12,000 watts. People in some Asian and African countries only need fractions of that amount. The vision of a 2,000-watt society enables a balance between industrialized and developing countries, thus making it possible for all people to enjoy a good standard of living. Is a 2,000-Watt Society Feasible? The 2,000-watt society is embodied in the City of Zurich’s constitution as a guiding concept and mandate. The objective of this vision is that we handle our planet’s limited resources with greater care and no longer live at the expense of future generations. The path toward the 2,000-watt society will affect many aspects of life. Today, buildings account for over 40 percent of energy consumption and CO2 emissions. That must change dramatically. What we plan today must still be in place fifty years from now. The exhibition features 18 projects that illustrate different approaches to sustainable architecture with complex technical solutions and clever references to traditional construction methods in small and large projects, retrofitting old housing stock, and new urban developments. What is being done today needs to be part of the future. In Switzerland, “Green” is no longer an option, it’s the law! This exhibition is sponsored in part by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zürich
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EXHIBITIONS
This exhibition gives architects, investors, and contractors the courage and desire to continue on this path and to invite them to accept the challenge of a 2,000-watt society.
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Margot Siegel A Savvy Fashionista Few individuals have been as important to the Goldstein Museum of Design as Margot Siegel. Aside from GMD’s namesakes, Harriet and Vetta Goldstein, Margot’s leadership and commitment have been unmatched. Margot was founder of the Friends of the Goldstein (now GMD’s membership), a significant contributor of objects to the collection, guest curator
Margot Siegel in 1942
of an exhibition honoring the impact of her mother on Twin
Cities’ fashion, focus of an exhibition on fashion and art, founder of the ground-breaking Margot Siegel Apparel Care Fund for collection preservation and care, and the new Margot Siegel Design Award (more details on page 2 in Director’s Message). Far before the word “fashionista” was coined, Margot Siegel skillfully selected clothing that was both savvy and enduring. Over 300 of the objects in GMD’s collection that are attributed to Margot combine to form an oeuvre that represents the collecting skill of someone with a multi-faceted understanding of the fine arts and design. However, her impact on GMD cannot simply be measured by the generosity of her donations. Margot’s prescient vision of fashion as a significant area of study, her commitment to the Goldstein as an organization, and her strong leadership reverberates through GMD today.
Silk Blouse and Skirt Missoni 1970-1979 Gift of Margot Siegel
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GMD HISTORY
The diversity of objects Margot donated, as well as her life as a successful journalist and arts aficionado, inspired scholar Barbara Heinemann, Ph.D. to write her doctoral thesis about the integral relationship between Margot and her clothing. Heinemann, along with Mark Schultz, went on to co-curate the 2009 GMD exhibition Intersections: Where Art Meets Fashion that featured objects such as a silk jersey-knit skirt and blouse with an impressionistic tulip pattern by Missoni and a palazzo pant jumpsuit with an oversized paisley pattern by Donald Brooks. Siegel is a life-long Minnesotan who recently moved to Miami to be closer to family, and continues to support GMD from afar. GMD has benefited tremendously not only from Margot’s thoughtful donations, but her continued leadership and support through the years.
Palazzo pants Donald Brooks 1970–1979 Gift of Margot Siegel
Far before the word “fashionista” was coined, Margot Siegel skillfully selected clothing that was both savvy and enduring
Margot Siegel
Red coat Seymour Fox 1960-1969 Gift of Margot Siegel
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COLLECTION
SEARCH & FIND:
PROFESSOR HOKANSON 12.07.2011 HOKANSON’S KEYWORD SEARCH: ROSEVILLE The Collections Database is officially live, so we asked Professor Brad Hokanson what he would want to search and find. Why Roseville? Hokanson began by looking at a photo of his favorite GMD collection objects that he took almost 15 years ago for a Photoshop class exercise. The blue vase (below) in the back of the photo is a Roseville, which he and his wife collect. Hokanson typed “Roseville” into the keyword search, scrolled through the 25 results, and clicked on the light blue porcelain bowl. “This looks neat,” he remarked, as he scrolled through the photos of the bowl and read through the details. What is your history with Roseville pottery? Hokanson’s wife, Betsy Henderson Ph.D, took textile and design classes in the 1990’s with Timothy Blade, a former GMD curator, who introduced her to the GMD collection and to Roseville pottery. Learning of his wife’s affection for Roseville, especially the Zephyr Lily pattern, Hokanson purchased a piece of Roseville pottery for her as a Christmas gift. Upon opening the gift, “she burst into tears,” and her own collection, inspired by the GMD collection, began.
Light Blue Porcelain Bowl Roseville Gift of Dorothy B. Shannon
Photo Request Line The Request Line is Open! Which GMD collection objects do you want to see photographed? Follow the instructions below, and we will contact you if your object is chosen!
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Visit our collections database at z.umn.edu/ GMDsearch
Type in a keyword search or just browse to find objects that have not been photographed.
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Send an email to gmd@umn.edu with the object description from the website.
If you are chosen we will contact you, send you a link to the photos, and put them on facebook for all to enjoy.
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GMD DONORS FALL 2011
GMD ADVISORY BOARD 2011-12
Donations to Collection
GMD Director’s Fund
Officers
Bird Island Lake Lillian Public School Kathleen Campbell Anna Carlson Jeanne Corwin Sarah Cox Ruth Crane Lally Graham Weymouth Joanne Eicher GMD Advisory Board Suzanne Grossman Ann Heider Barbara Heinemann Virginia Jacobson Nancy Johnson Ann Kemske Gloria Luckow Paulette Mitchell Pearl Olafson Mark Schultz Marilyn Small Sandra Sprenkle Tess Sullivan Cathy Tate
Ann E Birt Interiors Inc Sue J Bartolutti
President Dan Avchen, HGA Architects and Engineers
GMD Gifts Fund Ada Schroeder Ann S Phillips Beverly K Searl Edna M Kroll Revocable Trust Kyung Ja Chung Lee Leonard B & Eileen Thorston Linda L Hersom Linda Nelson-Mayson Merry C Detlefsen Ruth Hanold Crane Sharon Rice Vaughan Shirley L Barber Shirley K Ungar Darleen M Nelson
Harriet and Vetta Goldstein Endowment for GMD Rachel M Anthony
New and Renewing Members Ann E Birt Interiors Inc Barbara Taylor Anderson Louis B Asher Madeline Betsch Meredith M Bloomquist Linda Boelter Susan K Bradley Margaret M Bubolz Elizabeth K Bye Kathleen E Campbell Darlene J Carroll Dawn Cook-Ronningen Laura M & Roy E Daumann Mary Dworsky Mary Ann Finegan Dorothy & Robert Flynn Mary E Galbraith Delores A Ginthner Kathryn L Glessing Marie E Hanson Trude Harmon Lois E & Neil E Haugerud Jeanette W Hauschild Jerry J Hess Lois S Hirschmann Virginia H Homme Coral S Houle Donald C Johnson Patricia H Jones Wendell J Josal WINTER 2012
Nahid S Khan Sheila G Leiter Susan E Liesch Elise Linehan Dorothy F Linse Seymour Locketz Carolyn L Lussenhop Stuart D Lyle Rebecca J Lyon Lynda C Martin Marcia J McCabe Saralee Mogilner Sandra M Morris Louise M Mullan Mary M D & David L Parker Dr Kathryn J Reiley Mark R Schultz Marilyn Setzler Sharron L & Oren L Steinfeldt Hazel T S Stoeckeler Sharon L & James V Toscano Elizabeth C Quinlan Fdn Inc Carol C Waldron Cheryl Watson Ann L Watts Robert Groger & Donna Weispfenning Dean Thomas Fisher & Claudia Wielgorecki Penny & Mark E Ziessman
Secretary John Schulz, The Art Institutes International Minnesota
Current Board Members Bradley Agee, Department of Landscape Architecture, U of M Rick Beckel, Ameriprise Linda Boelter, Community Volunteer Joe Cecere, Little & Company Julie Dasher, Concept Interiors LLC Linda Hersom, John Lassilla & Associates Kim Hogan, Community Volunteer John Lassilla, John Lassilla & Associates John Ollman, Signals Tim Quigley, Quigley Architects Connie Sommers, Community Volunteer Joy Teiken, Joynoelle Betty Lyke Urie, LLC2 Lyke Licensing Consulting LLC Cheryl Watson, Graphiculture
Ex-Officio Dean Tom Fisher Dr. Brad Hokanson Lin Nelson-Mayson
GMD STAFF Kathleen Campbell Caitlin Cohn Jim Dozier Eunice Haugen Barbara Lutz Jean McElvain Lin Nelson-Mayson Rebekah Njaa Jenny Parker Kimberlee Whaley
Funding provided in part by a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature, a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Grant Writer Collections Assistant Rapson Exhibition Coordinator Registrar Administrative Assistant Assistant Curator Director Preparator Communications Assistant Photographer
This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts
Funding for this project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services
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Seeing Red in GMD’s Collection
Feather Pattern Fabric Pumps Gift of Audrae and Martin Diestler
Fabric Length Marimekko 1967 Gift of Bill Bloedow
“Seggio” plastic stack chair 1967-1979 Gift of Design, Housing and Apparel UMN
Silk Crepe Evening Dress Oscar de la Renta 1993 Gift of Elizabeth G. Weymouth
Small child’s plastic bracelet Gift of Jean Chamberlain