Figurative Art- Past and Present: Highlights from the Permanent Collection
Ongoing
The inaugural exhibition focuses on the diverse representations of the figure as a vision of humanity, whether earthly or divine, by placing it within an art historical context. This exhibition will include paintings from the 17th Century to the present, ritual artifacts of Africa, and delicate visages of Asian deities.
The Missing Peace: Artists Consider the Dalai Lama
On view through January 10, 2010
The Missing Peace explores art as a catalyst for peace and inspires readers to engage in pursuing peace in their lives, both personally and in their communities by exploring the intersection of creativity, activism, and global citizenship. Artists from around the world have created their own answers or interpretations about considering the Dalai Lama through unique journeys and belief systems to create visual portraits. The result is a collective tapestry of images, themes, and media that mirrors the many roles the Dalai Lama plays within his world and ours. The exhibition includes work by Laurie Anderson, Bill Viola, Jenny Holzer, Anish Kapoor, Chuck Close, Marina Abramovic, and Michele Oka Doner, among others.
l a c u n a i n t e s t i m o n y, Navjot Altaf
On view through January 10, 2010
Celebrated Indian artist Navjot Altaf uses photography and videos in her installation “Lacuna in Testimony” in an attempt to listen to the testimonies of those affected in communal riots in India’s Gujarat State in 2002. Her video raises questions about whether one can enumerate and describe often opaque and confounding events and how events in India are relevant to violence and oppression throughout the world. Navjot Altaf’s video installations reflect her interest in a broad range of art media, societal issues and social unrest. She lives and works in Mumbai, India.
Immurare, the fall 2009 BFA students at FIU
On view through January 3, 2010
The Bachelors of Fine Arts students at FIU’s School of Art & Art History present a series of works produced during their tenure at FIU. Curated by Professor Pip Brant.
The Fantastic World of José Gurvich
Opening January 20, 2010
on view through April 11, 2010
José Gurvich was an extraordinary artist whose life bridged distant places and cultures. When he was six years old his family emigrated to Uruguay. His pictorial language developed from the diverse environments and art forms he was exposed to: intimate domestic scenes in Montevideo, rural life and religious festivities in Israel, New York’s crowds and vibrant urban views. Each element in his paintings is carefully chosen from lived experience and condensed by his constant search for the fundamental and essential. His art speaks directly to the soul, addressing the need to see reality through the eyes of the spirit. In his work Gurvich paired the fantastic and the everyday in a way that appears effortless. So join us for the opening and come experience The Fantastic World of José Gurvich.
WOMEN’S WORK / MEN’S WORK: LABOR AND GENDER IN AMERICA
Opening January 20, 2010
On view through April 25, 2010
This exhibition inaugurates the Frost Museum’s collaboration with The Wolfsonian in creating an on-campus teaching gallery, in which The Wolfsonian’s collection can be presented at a site that is near the geographic center of FIU’s academic community. Supported with funding from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, The Wolfsonian Teaching Gallery is intended to provide an opportunity for FIU faculty members to work with museum staff in developing small exhibitions, drawing on objects from the Wolfsonian collection, that can serve as resources for teaching and learning. Women’s Work / Men’s Work: Labor and Gender in America, an exhibition that explores how the sexual division of labor in America has been represented in art, propaganda, and advertising.
We also have the following 3 events in January:
Target Wednesday After Hours
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 | 6 – 9 pm
Join us for a special lecture by Gelek Rimpoche, one of the last the generation of Tibetan Lamas fully trained in “Old Tibet.” His lecture, “Engaging Wisdom and Compassion,” will be followed by the deconstruction of the sand mandala by the monks of the Deprung Loseling Monastery, on tour with the Mystical Arts of Tibet. An image of the Monks from the Deprung Loseling Monastery, on tour with the Mystical Arts of Tibet, is attached.
Unveiling of Knight Foundation Virtual Gallery, The Wolfsonian Teaching Gallery and The Fantastic World of José Gurvich and WOMEN’S WORK / MEN’S WORK: LABOR AND GENDER IN AMERICA
exhibition opening
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 | 6 pm
Crossing the Boundaries: Art & Music
Maestro Giora Bernstein
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 | 6 pm
Giora Bernstein, was born in Vienna and grew up in Israel. He came to the United States in 1955 to study at the Juilliard School, then at Brandeis University (MFA in composition) and Boston University where he received his Doctorate. Bernstein was a member of the Boston Symphony, and later moved to California where he founded the Colorado Music Festival. Bernstein went on to direct the festival for over 24 years. A unique feature of the latter was the intercultural projects which included concerts, lectures, exhibits, and symposia on various themes which included: Vienna at the turn of the Century, La Belle Epoque, Stravinsky, the late works, The musical scene: WWII through McCarthyism among others. Since 2000, Maestro Bernstein shares his time between Miami and Vienna where is still active as a chamber musician, speaker and panelist.
Critics’ Lectures Series presents Olga Viso.
Friday, January 29, 2010 | 7:30pm
Olga Viso began her tenure as director of the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, in January 2008, after 12 years at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution. Under her leadership, the Hirshhorn shifted its focus to present a decidedly more contemporary program of international art produced in all media. She organized or co-organized significant exhibitions of leading artists such as Ana Mendieta (2004), Juan Muñoz (2001), and Robert Gober’s highly celebrated installation at the 2001 Venice Biennale. Viso currently serves on the advisory board of the Fabric Workshop and Museum in Philadelphia and the Cintas Foundation in New York City.
The Frost is an AAM accredited museum and Smithsonian affiliate located on the Modesto A. Maidique Campus of Florida International University. Admission to The Museum is always free. A complete season schedule is attached, please let me know if you would like any images from these exhibitions or of The Museum.