Anila Quayyum Agha: Intersections | May 19 – Aug 26
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Dear members, friends, and guests,
2017 – 2018 Board of Trustees Tamara R. Bailey President
We’re looking forward to a fun-filled summer at GRAM!
Christopher Rosmarin Vice President
The Grand Rapids Art Museum presents concurrent solo exhibitions by Anila Quayyum Agha and Monir Shahroudy
Eddie T.L. Tadlock Secretary/Treasurer Luis E. Avila Bruce Bailey Patricia Betz Marilyn Crawford Sam Cummings Rick DeVos Joseph H. Doele Diane Griffin Kurt Hassberger Christopher Hufnagel Ritsu Katsumata India Manns Sarah W. Meijer Jane Boyles Meilner Thomas P. Merchant Lizbeth O’Shaughnessy Kathleen Stewart Ponitz Sydney DeVos Reames Carol Sarosik Mitchell Watt Meg Miller Willit Foundation Board of Trustees Lauretta K. Murphy President
Farmanfarmaian, both of whom synthesize Islamic tradition and modern abstraction into objects of great beauty and depth. Opening May 19th, Anila Quayyum Agha’s Intersections makes a dramatic return to GRAM after fascinating and enchanting our visitors during ArtPrize 2014. A favorite of the West Michigan community and beyond, we can’t wait to share this immersive installation with Grand Rapids once again! Presented alongside Intersections is Mirror Variations: The Art of Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian. Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian has an international reputation for sculpture and drawing that fuses traditional Persian patterns based in mathematics with geometric abstract art. The Iranian artist’s primary materials are mirror and reverse painted glass; used extensively in traditional Persian architecture and sure to dazzle the eye and imagination. Opening on Level 1 alongside Intersections and Mirror Variations, is Oswaldo Vigas: Transformations, the Venezuelan artist’s first solo North American museum exhibition. Vigas incorporates a mixture of sources and stylistic approaches for his art, mingling indigenous South American traditions with Western modernism into a distinct personal language. While planning warm weather outings, don’t forget to add GRAM’s diverse programming and events to the mix. The Museum’s summer schedule is packed full of events for the whole family to enjoy. Sign your budding artist up for our exciting Summer Art Camps and choose from a variety of camp sessions including painting, printmaking, and color-crazy fun. Stop by GRAM Studio on Saturday afternoons to explore your creativity and enjoy hand-on art making activities in Drop-in Studio. These activities designed
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for all ages include casting and carving plaster, creating one-of-a-kind kaleidoscopes,
Tamara R. Bailey Thomas A. DeMeester Meg Goebel Greg Hooks Janet Nisbett Douglas Padnos Douglas Williams
Lunch and Learn series—bring your lunch and learn about a variety of topics each month
Honorary Life Trustees Margaret Bradshaw Anita Carter Pamella DeVos Marilyn Q. Drake David G. Frey Mary Ann Keeler Mary Loupee Mary Nelson Kate Pew Wolters
the best food trucks in town. After the concert, don’t forget to head into the galleries
abstract painting, and much more! We have something for everyone with our monthly while engaging in thought-provoking discussion with your peers and fellow art lovers. Enjoy warm summer nights downtown as we kick off our tenth annual GRAM on the Green outdoor concert series! Held six weeks in July and August, we invite you to enjoy the most popular local and regional music acts, dancing, drinks, art making, and and enjoy free admission until 9 pm as part of Meijer Free Thursday Nights. This is a great opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled day with music, art, food, and community! I look forward to seeing you at the Museum soon! Warm regards,
Dana Friis-Hansen Director and CEO
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In Memoriam GRAM remembers Luci King, volunteer of 32 years and Lifetime Trustee, for her commitment to the Museum as a historian, archivist, librarian, and friend.
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Anila Quayyum Agha: Intersections May 19 – August 26, 2018 Anila Quayyum Agha’s Intersections is an immersive gallery installation centered around a suspended cube. Each of the cube’s six sides are laser cut with the same delicate patterns, derived from decorative motifs found in Spain’s historic Alhambra, an international highlight of traditional Islamic architecture and design. A single light bulb within the cube casts shadows of interlacing patterns onto the room’s walls, ceiling, and floor–and subsequently the people within the space. In contrast to the
artist’s childhood experience of being excluded from mosques because she was female, with Intersections, Agha creates a public space open to all. About the Artist Anila Quayyum Agha was born in Lahore, Pakistan in 1965. She holds a BFA from the National College of Art in Lahore, Pakistan and an MFA from the University of North Texas, Denton. She is an Associate Professor at the Herron School of Art and Design in Indianapolis, Indiana. Intersections won multiple awards in ArtPrize 2014, when it was first exhibited at the Grand Rapids Art Museum.
Above: Anila Quayyum Agha (American, b. Pakistan 1965). Intersections, 2013. Laser-cut wood, 6.5 x 6.5 x 6.5 feet. Courtesy of the Artist.
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Mirror Variations: The Art of Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian May 19 – August 26, 2018 Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian has an international
About The Artist
reputation for sculpture and drawing that fuses traditional
Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian was born in Qazvin, Iran in
Persian patterns based in mathematics with the geometric
1924. She has studied and worked both in Iran and the United
abstract art she got to know while living in New York City
States. Her art has been included in numerous solo and group
in the 1960s. The artist’s primary materials—mirror and reverse
art exhibitions internationally, including a one-person exhibi-
painted glass—were used extensively in traditional Persian
tion in 2015 at New York’s Guggenheim Museum.
architecture. Her work develops out of her interest in the serial progression of rectilinear forms, such as triangles, pentagons, and hexagons. Large sculptural reliefs with surfaces of cut mirror mosaic and reverse-glass painting form the core of Mirror Variations: The Art of Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian. Works in the Convertible Series are multipart reliefs comprised
Support for these exhibitions is generously provided by: Steelcase Foundation Wege Foundation James and Mary Nelson Dirk and June Hoffius Greg and Meg Willit Jeff Gurney and Xuesi Li
Haworth, Inc. Martin and Enid Packard Progressive AE Dr. Ghayas and Joy Uddin Clark Communications
of nearly-identical, interlocking elements which can be exhibited in a variety of configurations, each designed by the
Listing as of print date. Additional funding is provided by the GRAM Exhibition Society.
artist. Based on an ancient honeycomb dome design, the work Untitled (Muqarnas) unfolds like symmetrical mirrored wings. The exhibition also includes drawings featuring complex geometric motifs in jewel-tone colors.
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Above: Monir Farmanfarmaian (Iranian, b. 1924). Tir (Convertible Series), 2015. Mirror, reverse-glass painting, plaster on wood, 63 x 63 x 6 inches. Grand Rapids Art Museum. Museum Purchase, Wege Fund, 2018.1a-f. Photo by Robert Divers Herrick.
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Exhibition Related Programs and Events EXCLUSIVE MEMBER EVENT Member Exhibition Opening Intersections & Mirror Variations Friday, May 18, 2018 7 pm – 9 pm Join us for the exclusive member opening of Mirror Variations: The Art of Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian and Anila Quayyum Agha: Intersections. Members enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and live entertainment. RSVP by May 11, 2018 by calling 616.831.2909 or online at artmuseumgr.org/memberopening
Left: Monir Farmanfarmaian (Iranian, b. 1924). Untitled (Sculpture), 2013. Mirror and plaster on wood, 24 x 28 x 28 inches. Courtesy of the artist and Haines Gallery.
In Conversation: Anila Quayyum Agha and Ron Platt Saturday, May 19, 2018 2 pm – 3 pm Cook Auditorium Free for members, free with admission
Film Screening: Monir Thursday, June 14, 2018 7 pm – 8:30 pm Cook Auditorium Free Join us for a screening of Monir, a documentary film that
Anila Quayyum Agha is a cross-disciplinary artist whose work
looks at the life and work of Iranian artist Monir Shahroudy
explores cultural, social, and gender issues. Agha’s Intersec-
Farmanfarmaian. The film offers an intimate view of the
tions won both the Public Vote Grand Prize and the Juried
artist´s lifelong practice and explores how she has become
Grand Prize at ArtPrize in 2014, the first and only time in the
one of the most innovative and influential artists working
competition’s history. Join us for a conversation between
in the Middle East today. From her experiences of political
Agha and GRAM Chief Curator, Ron Platt, as they discuss the
upheaval in Iran and her migration to New York, to her method
artist’s work and career since her ArtPrize success.
of constructing mirror mosaics, it offers an inspiring chronicle the artist at the peak of her career. After the film screening enjoy an informal gallery talk with exhibition curator, Ron Platt.
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EXCLUSIVE MEMBER EVENT
Champagne with the Curator: Artwork of Oswaldo Vigas Friday, June 8, 2018 7 pm – 8:30 pm $20 per person Join us after-hours for champagne and an in-gallery lecture celebrating the works of Oswaldo Vigas with Chief Curator Ron Platt. Organized by GRAM, this exhibition features a selection of works from one of Venezuela’s best-known painters. Space is limited to 40 participants and is exclusive for GRAM members and their guests. Purchase tickets online at artmuseumgr.org/champagne or by calling Visitor Services at 616.831.1000.
Tony Mendoza: Cats and Dogs March 16 – June 10, 2018 Above: Oswaldo Vigas (Venezuelan, 1923–2014). Asmodé, 1970. Oil on canvas, 39.37 x 31.49 in. Courtesy of Oswaldo Vigas Foundation.
GRAM’s exhibition Tony Mendoza: Cats and Dogs, presents photographs by the Ohio-based photographer and writer of Cuban descent. Among the eighteen works included
Oswaldo Vigas: Transformations May 19 – September 2, 2018
are black and white images from his 1985 project, Ernie: A Photographer’s Memoir, which features a photogenic feline Mendoza encountered upon moving to a new apartment, as
Venezuelan artist Oswaldo Vigas (1923 – 2014) drew on a
well as color images from the series Dog Beach, and Bob,
broad mixture of sources and stylistic approaches for his art,
named for a dachshund who became something of a canine
mingling indigenous South American traditions with Western
“muse” to the photographer. Mendoza’s images combine an
modernism into a distinct personal language. This first solo
animal lovers’ focus on a subjects’ behavior and personality
North American museum exhibition of Vigas’s work demon-
with a photographer’s attention to composition, light, and
strates his exploration of form and content in paintings and
movement.
works on paper spanning forty years. The exhibition begins with early figurative works which introduce recurring female figures from early Venezuelan mythology, moving to his explorations of geometric form and color in the vein of his murals at the University City of Caracas (a World Heritage site), and finally to later paintings in which the pre-Hispanic women re-emerge in a vigorously expressive style. About the Artist Vigas was a native of Valencia, Venezuela. As a young man he attended medical school, graduating with a degree in Pediatrics. He ceased practicing medicine in 1952 to devote himself fully to making art. That year, he moved to Paris, where he immersed himself in the city’s stimulating post-war art scene. After twelve years there, he returned permanently to Venezuela, establishing a reputation as one of the continent’s pre-eminent artists, and exhibiting regularly in museums across Latin America and in Europe. This exhibition is organized by the Grand Rapids Art Museum and made possible by the Oswaldo Vigas Foundation.
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Above: Tony Mendoza (Cuban, c. 1941). Dog Beach 3 (Two Dogs on Inflatable), 2014. Archival inkjet print, 17 x 20 inches. Courtesy of the Artist and Lee Marks Fine Art, Indiana.
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Show and Tell: GRAM Staff Selections from the Permanent Collection May 19 – August 26, 2018
American Spectacle: Paintings from the Manoogian Collection June 8 – August 5, 2018
The Grand Rapids Art Museum employs over 60 individuals
From sweeping landscapes to still life paintings, the
who work in a wide range of departments, from security and
eleven works on view in this exhibition reveal a variety
visitor services to education and facility management. Each
of ways artists struggled to define the nation. Painted
staff member brings a different point of view to our organiza-
between 1855 and 1936, these works depict images of
tion and has a unique perspective on the artwork we display.
American spectacle–dramatic moments, places, and
For this exhibition, GRAM’s curatorial department asked staff
events in U.S. history. The turn of the century was a time
members from across the Museum to select works from the
of immense change, which prompted artists to explore
permanent collection that they felt a personal connection to.
issues of American culture and identity, national
Selections might be by a staff member’s favorite artist, have
memory, and the meaning of history and progress.
a connection to a special memory, or be a tie to their cultural or ethnic background. Works on view will be accompanied by a label with information about each staff member and the reasons for their selection.
This exhibition has been organized by the Detroit Institute of Arts and made possible by the Richard and Jane Manoogian Collection. This exhibition and museum collaboration is made possible by Terra-Art Bridges, an initiative of the Terra Foundation for American Art and Art Bridges, Inc. Generous support has been provided by the Richard and Jane Manoogian Foundation.
Coming in Fall 2018! Who Shot Sports: A Photographic History, 1843 to the Present October 27 – January 13, 2019 Photography and sports have been entwined since the invention of photography in the 19th century. However, the artistry of shooting sports has been underappreciated in comparison to other genres within the medium. Sports are all about movement and motion, and this exhibition demonstrates how photographic technology enabled its practitioners to capture the human body in motion as it had never been seen before, all with astonishing technique and artistry. Comprising over 200 images from the past 175 years, Who Shot Sports: A Photographic History, 1843 to the Present presents an astonishing diversity of work by more than 150 photographers. The exhibition includes classic images of legendary athletes and historic action shots, as well as pictures taken behind-the-scenes and on the sidelines. Sports familiar and unfamiliar are represented, in photographs taken across six continents. Fans and spectators worldwide are portrayed, too, demonstrating an enthusiasm for sports that transcends national borders and socioeconomic levels. Who Shot Sports: A Photographic History, 1843 to the Present is organized by the Brooklyn Museum and curated by Gail Buckland, Benjamin Menschel Distinguished Visiting Professor at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Right: Ken Geiger (American, born 1957). Nigerian Relay Team, Olympics, Barcelona, 1992, printed 2016. Inkjet print, 17 7/16 x 19 5/8 in. (44.3 x 49.9 cm). Courtesy of Ken Geiger/The Dallas Morning News
Support for this exhibition is generously provided by: Wege Foundation James and Mary Nelson Dirk and June Hoffius Greg and Meg Willit Haworth, Inc.
Kurt and Madelon Hassberger Progressive AE Allen and Nancy Vander Laan Listing as of print date
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Lunch & Learn Tuesday, May 22, June 19, July 24, August 21, and September 18 12 pm – 1 pm Cook Auditorium Free
July: Art and Meditation for Stress Relief | July 24 Begin this event with a guided in-gallery meditation with AM Yoga in Anila Quayyum Agha: Intersections, and continue with a panel discussion exploring how aesthetic images can induce radical reductions in the observer’s stress levels and learn what makes particular works of art visually appealing and stress relieving. August: Interfaith Dialogue | August 21 Presented in collaboration with The Kaufman Interfaith
Bring your lunch and join GRAM for a free Lunch and
Institute, this event discusses cooperative, constructive, and
Learn presented on an array of topics related to art and
positive interaction between people of different religious
the creative industry each month. Learn more about
traditions and beliefs.
exhibitions on view and engage in thought-provoking discussion with your fellow peers and art lovers.
September: ArtPrize 2018 | September 18 Join us for a panel discussion featuring artists in GRAM’s
May: Geometry in Art | May 22
ArtPrize 2018 exhibition. This conversation will be led by
Inspired by the work of Anila Quayyum Agha and Monir
Curatorial Assistant, Jennifer Wcisel.
Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian, this event explores the connection between geometry and art.
Capacity is limited. To register, visit artmuseumgr.org/lunchandlearn
June: The Influence of Light and Shadow in Islamic Architecture | June 19 The architecture of a building is often shaped, expressed, and understood by light. Explore the architecture in regions where artists Anila Quayyum Agha and Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian drew inspiration for their work, and learn how they compare to contemporary architecture. This discussion will be led by architect Robert Daverman.
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May: Cast Creations Learn to cast and carve plaster this month in the studio. Draw inspiration from sculptures in GRAM’s collection before seeing how far you can push this versatile material. June: Psychedelic Kaleidoscopes Get inspired by the beauty and depth of Mirror Variations and peer into the dazzling world of Monir Farmanfarmaian, then head down to the studio to create your own kaleidoscope. Cut, collage, and experiment with a variety of shimmering upcycled materials to create a one-of-a-kind mirrored mosaic of pattern, light, and color. July: Radials in Relief Anila Quayyum Agha’s Intersections combines interlacing
Drop-in Studio Every Saturday 1 pm – 4 pm Free for members, free with admission
patterns and decorative motifs to celebrate traditional Islamic design. Discover your own vision of radial design and build a geometric relief out of foam, foil, and color. August: Life in Abstraction
The next time you visit the Museum on a Saturday, be sure to
Dive into the spirit of abstraction and create your own
drop in to GRAM Studio and enjoy hands-on art making and
expressive, rich oil pastel painting. Overlap shapes and mix
gallery activities. Drop-in Studio is a great opportunity for
vibrant colors with oil inspired by Oswaldo Vigas’s layered
art lovers of all ages to get their hands dirty and create their
and lively abstract paintings.
own masterpiece. September: Pop-up Creations For more information, please contact the GRAM Studio team at 616.831.2927 or gramstudio@artmuseumgr.org Sponsored by:
Celebrate the shapes of summer in the studio as you create a pop-up garden card. Cultivate your card with a mix of colors and shapes inspired by your summer scenery.
Story Time: Abstract Art Adventure Saturday, May 19, 2018 1 pm – 2:30 pm Free for members, free with admission The Grand Rapids Art Museum and Grand Rapids Public Library have teamed up to present a fun family outing adventuring into the world of abstract art. Get immersed into stories about bright colors and dancing lines with the Library staff, then travel through the Museum’s collection and explore bursts of color, moving lines, floating shapes, and more. At the conclusion of the tour, learn to cast and carve plaster with an abstract art project in GRAM Studio. Draw inspiration from sculptures in the galleries before seeing what amazing creations your family can make out of plaster.
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Summer Art Camps $105, members receive 20% off GRAM Summer Art Camps provide children and teens, ages 4 through 17, with the opportunity to experience creativity and innovation in a unique and transformative setting. Campers take part in observation and discussion in the Museum’s galleries, discovery and hands-on activities in GRAM Studio, and learn collaborative problem-solving processes through communication and creation. Artful Discoveries & Adventures 9 am – 12 pm June 18 – 22, 2018: Ages 4-6, Grades K-1 July 9 – 13, 2018: Ages 7-10, Grades 2-4 This year’s Artful Discoveries & Adventures sessions feature a mix of all new art projects that introduce campers to a variety of creative techniques, including printmaking, painting, and sculpture. Campers will become Museum insiders by journeying through GRAM’s galleries and learning curatorial tips and tricks to use in their own show!
Art Goes Rogue 9 am – 12 pm July 16 – 20, 2018: Ages 4-6, Grades K-1 July 23 – 27, 2018: Ages 7-10, Grades 2-4 “You made that out of what?” is a question we expect you’ll hear after this camp. Step outside the bounds of conventional art materials and stretch your creativity using unexpected supplies. Search for new media in the galleries and discover how other artists push the boundaries of tradition.
Posters from Design to Print 2 pm – 5 pm July 30 – August 3, 2018: Ages 14-17, Grades 9-12
The Third Dimension 9 am – 12 pm July 30 – August 3, 2018: Ages 10-13, Grades 5-8 Is your art feeling a little flat? Add some depth during this session focused on all things 3-D. Use different materials and techniques to explore space and get your art off the page. Discuss how other artists use the third dimension while touring the galleries, then put your findings to use in the studio.
Get an inside look into the field of graphic design. Hear from Herman Miller designers working in the field, explore examples in GRAM’s collection, and work with professionals to design a poster for a museum event. Then, learn the art of screenprinting and use it to create a limited edition of posters.
Register your child’s spot in Summer Art Camp early, as many sessions sell out quickly: artmuseumgr.org/sac. For more information, please contact Crystal Chesnik at 616.831.2927 or gramstudio@artmuseumgr.org
Support for this program is generously provided in part by: Herman Miller Cares Wolverine Worldwide Foundation Reagan Marketing + Design, LLC
Baby and Me Tour: Family Traditions Tuesday, May 22, 2018 11 am – 12 pm Free / Tour meets in The Lobby
KCAD Bodies of Art The Wheelhouse Fresh Thyme Farmers Market
Parent & Child Workshop: Pop-up Nightlights Saturday, May 26, 2018 10 am – 12 pm $15 per person Members receive 20% off registration
Moms, dads, caregivers, and grandparents are invited to join us for an interactive tour and discussion inspired by our
Illuminate your day together in creating a pop-up nightlight.
permanent collection. A docent guide will lead discoveries
Tour Anila Quayyum Agha: Intersections and discover the
of families, children, and family activities throughout history
art of interlacing pattern with light, then create a light that
represented in the galleries. Expect a special kind of outing
will project your own design into the night. Recommended
where no one minds if baby lends their opinion with a coo or
for ages 3+. Space is limited, and registration is required,
a cry. Strollers permitted; carrying or babywearing encour-
reserve your spot today at artmuseumgr.org/gramstudio.
aged. This event is perfect for children age 0 – 18 months. Please pre-register online at artmuseumgr.org/familytraditions or by calling Visitor Services at 616.831.1000. This Baby and Me Tour is held on a Meijer Free Tuesday and is available to guests at no cost thanks to the generous support of Meijer.
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For more information, please contact Crystal Chesnik at 616.831.2927 or gramstudio@artmuseumgr.org.
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Programs and Events for Adults Creativity Uncorked: Casting Shadows Friday, June 15, 2018 6:45 pm – 9 pm $40, members receive 20% off Additional supply fee of $10 per light cord.
Get immersed in light and shadow on a tour of Anila Quayyum Agha: Intersections, then create a one-of-a-kind lamp shade in GRAM Studio that focuses on the intricacy of pattern and ornamentation. All materials to make the shade are included. Pendant light cords are available for purchase. Doors open at 6:15, arrive early to enjoy music, mingling, and drinks from a cash bar. Due to the intoxicating nature of this event, participants must be 21+.
Adult Workshop: Geometry in Relief Saturday, August 11, 2018 10 am – 12 pm $25, members receive 20% off Explore the connection between the geometry in art and mathematics on a tour of Mirror Variations: The Art of Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian, then paint a colorful mosaic on the familiar shape of dominos. Interlock each piece to create a relief sculpture inspired by the beauty and depth of modern abstraction. No experience is necessary—just an open mind and a willingness to try something new. All materials provided. Open to ages 18+.
Adult Workshop: Hexagon Mobiles Saturday, June 23, 2018 10 am – 12 pm $25, members receive 20% off Get inspired on a tour of Mirror Variations: The Art of Monir
Registration is required for all GRAM Studio workshops, and space is limited to 30 participants. Reserve your spot today at artmuseumgr.org/gramstudio For more information, please contact Crystal Chesnik at 616.831.2927 or gramstudio@artmuseumgr.org.
Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian and investigate the relationships between geometric form and color. Create, paint, and assemble a mobile made of hexagons that is sure to add playful volume and color to any room. No experience is necessary—just an open mind and a willingness to try something new. In GRAM Studio, we focus on the process, not the
ART FOR LIFE Programs are supported by GRAM’s Art for Life Club, an annual giving program dedicated to sustaining and growing the vital work of the Learning and Creativity Department.
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Yoga at GRAM Select Thursdays May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16, 2018 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm Cook Auditorium Free
GRAM on the Green Returns for 2018! Thursdays, July 5 – August 9, 2018 6 pm – 9 pm Free GRAM on the Green is back and better than ever! The annual outdoor summer concert series returns for its tenth season
The Grand Rapids Art Museum and AM Yoga present Yoga
with six performances. Make the most of your summer
at GRAM, with support by Priority Health. Join us on select
evenings and join GRAM for Thursday nights filled with FREE
Thursday evenings for exceptional Vinyasa-style yoga classes
outdoor live music, dancing, food trucks, and a cash bar.
with instructors Ashley Yost and Mali Jane.
Come for the music, and stay for the art, as the Museum is also open late for Meijer Free Thursday Nights! Performances
Thanks to the generous support of Priority Health, classes are donation-based and proceeds go directly to support AM Yoga.
are held outdoors on the Museum Terrace and will take place rain or shine.
Sponsored by: For more information, please contact Elizabeth Payne at 616.831.2917 or lpayne@artmuseumgr.org Support for GRAM on the Green is generously provided by:
Exclusive Member Events Membership Exchange GRAM members enjoy reciprocal benefits with a partnering museum throughout each month in July and August! Enjoy free admission just for being a GRAM member. Simply present your GRAM member card at the ticket counter to receive free admission for member-card holders and your children. July: Grand Rapids Children’s Museum August: Grand Rapids Public Museum For more information please contact Membership Manager, Juliana Nahas-Viilo at 616.831.2912 or membership@artmuseumgr.org.
New Member Tour: Sightseeing Journey Saturday, July 28, 2018 1 pm – 2 pm Free Welcome to the Grand Rapids Art Museum family! Acquaint yourself with GRAM by joining us on a docent-led tour. Though designed for new members, all GRAM members are invited to participate. You don’t need a passport to travel around the world; your docent travel guide will showcase works of art at GRAM depicting intriguing locations and cultures. Explore exotic landscapes, marvel at detailed architecture, and get to know residents of far off places without ever leaving the Museum. Registration is required, register online at artmuseumgr.org/sightseeing or by calling 616.831.2912.
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Support Your Museum Your support empowers GRAM to connect people through art, creativity, and design. Here are some highlights from the past year.
GRAM served 242,450 people.
43% of guests were first-time visitors.
18,122 Free Admissions Visitors received complimentary admission on Meijer Free Tuesdays and Meijer Free Thursday Nights.
6,811 Students Received docent-guided tours, a 38% increase over the prior year.
The Museum’s award-winning arts and literacy program, Language Artists, engaged 1,893 third grade students from nine local school districts, including 100% of third grade students from Grand Rapids Public Schools.
3,301 Studio Participants 16,701 Attendees Participated in public programs like art-making workshops in GRAM Studio, GRAM on the Green concerts, the Sunday Classical Concert Series, Art in Bloom, and Yoga at GRAM.
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Announcing New Acquisitions
his distinctive loose and active style. Rembrandt positioned his model in a typical studio pose, and realistically rendered the flaws and imperfections of his body. This approach ran counter to prevailing ideals of classical beauty and physical perfection. This etching joins eleven other Rembrandt prints in GRAM’s collection. Not shown is Le Deux Modeles. Pablo Picasso had been a printmaker for twenty years before creating his first lithographs in 1919 at the age of 38. He dabbled in the medium occasionally over the next two decades, but it was not until 1945 that he became enamored with the process. Between 1945 and the late 1960s he created over 400 lithographic
Above: Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669). Nude Man Seated on the Ground with One Leg Extended, 1646. Etching on paper, 3.88 x 6.63 inches. Grand Rapids Art Museum. Gift of Margaret Goebel, 2017.27.
plates. This sizeable body of work is amazing for its technical and thematic diversity. His lithographic subject matter included just about all the usual themes associated with his work: portraits, still lifes, children, animals, and images of
The Grand Rapids Art Museum is honored to announce the
artists and their models in the studio. The lithographs are
recent gift of two works of art — Nude Man Seated on the
charmingly autobiographical, depicting moments of Picasso’s
Ground with One Leg Extended by Rembrandt van Rijn and
life and work, including his children, friends, and the women
Le Deux Modeles by Pablo Piccaso from Margaret Goebel, a
in his life.
longtime supporter of GRAM and the arts. Le Deux Modeles depicts an artist and two models in a Beyond his world famous painted portraits and bible scenes,
studio, a classic scenario of 19th and 20th century European
the great Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn is considered
art. Picasso casually renders the older artist at his easel,
one of history’s finest printmakers. In the 1640s, Rembrandt
gazing imperiously at two patient models, one nude and one
etched several male nudes such as this one (shown above).
costumed. The lithograph joins 26 other Picasso prints in
He likely drew the image directly onto the etching plate in
GRAM’s collection.
Sixth Annual Live Artfully Dinner Honoring Dirk and June Hoffius Save the Date Friday, September 28, 2018 We are delighted to announce the sixth annual Live Artfully Dinner honoring Dirk and June Hoffius for their passionate commitment to providing artistic experiences to everyone and for their exemplary service as community and art advocates. 6 pm Cocktails 7 pm Dinner 8 pm Program
Above: Dirk and June Hoffius
Proceeds from this event help GRAM to continue to present
Sponsorship opportunities are now available. Limited tickets
our audiences with exceptional educational programs and
will be available beginning July 1st. For information about
exhibitions and enables us to continue our collaborative
the event, please call Marnie McGuire at 616.831.2901 or visit
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Host your Wedding at GRAM Did you or someone you know recently get engaged? GRAM can provide the perfect experience for your big day. The simple lines and understated beauty of the Museum’s architecture provide a unique backdrop for your wedding ceremony and reception. In a building designed to showcase art at its finest, a wedding at GRAM is an event that will be forever captured in the mind’s eye of your guests. Let our professional and attentive staff assist you in making your special day one that everyone will remember. For more information, visit artmuseumgr.org/weddings or contact Karen Carpenter at 616.831.2916 or kcarpenter@artmuseumgr.org
Visitor Services at GRAM Looking to connect with someone who can assist you on your visit to the Museum or Grand Rapids? Trained as Certified Tourism Ambassadors (CTA), GRAM Gallery Attendants, Visitor Services and Museum Store staff are easily spotted wearing black from head to toe and bright royal blue lanyards adorned with a CTA star. Visitors to Grand Rapids will find The Welcome Center at GRAM an inviting space to seek information. The Welcome Center is open during GRAM’s regular Museum hours and extended hours in The Museum Store on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. For more information, call the front desk at 616.831.1000 or visit artmuseumgr.org/welcomecenter
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Museum Hours Tuesday & Wednesday: Thursday: Friday & Saturday: Sunday: Monday:
10 am – 5 pm 10 am – 9 pm 10 am – 5 pm 12 noon – 5 pm closed
Handicap parking is available in ramps. Curbside drop-off and wheelchairs also available. Call GRAM Security at 616.242.5033 for assistance.
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Auditorium is equipped with assisted hearing
Members: Adults: Seniors/Students (w/ID): Youth (6–17): Ages 5 and under:
Free $10 $8 $6 Free
Admission is free on Meijer Free Tuesdays and Thursday Nights. Tuesdays: 10 am – 5 pm Thursdays: 5 pm – 9 pm
Parking is easy and accessible General Information: 616.831.1000
Now at the Grand Rapids Art Museum is a triannual publication featuring the programs and events of the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Programs and publications of GRAM are made possible in part with the support of the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Grand Rapids Art Museum Foundation Endowment. Now at GRAM is printed on recycled paper.
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