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September 26, 2009, through March 15, 2010
The third in a series of comprehensive exhibitions and catalogues showcasing the permanent collection, this exhibition surveys the breadth and depth of the permanent collection and highlights key works from the holdings, only a tiny fraction of which are on view in the museum's galleries at any one time. Modern and Contemporary Art at Dartmouth focuses on post-1945 painting, sculpture, works on paper, new media, and photography, and includes works by Mark Rothko, Ed Ruscha, Alice Neel, Romare Bearden, Alexander Calder, El Anatsui, Juan Munoz, Alison Saar, Amir Nour, Bob Haozous, Richard Serra, and Bill Viola, among others.
Generously funded by Hugh Freund '67, Margaret Fellner Hunt '78, Richard Reiss Jr. '66 and Bonnie F. Reiss P'83, Stephen A. Lister '63, Anne A. and Russell K. Mayerfeld P'08, the Homma Educational Access Fund, and the Leon C. 1927, Charles L. 1955, and Andrew J. 1984 Greenebaum Fund.
The catalogue is available from the Museum Shop or the University Press of New England.
12 September, Saturday, 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. and 1:00-3:00 P.M.
FAMILY WORKSHOP
Op! Pop! Art That Plays with Your Eyes
Experience eye-popping paintings in this special exhibition of Op, or Optical, Art. Using puzzles and games, we’ll learn how artists use color, lines, and shape to create a range of optical illusions. In the studio, we’ll create our own Op Art pieces to dazzle the eye. For children ages 6-10 and their adult companions. This program is offered at two different times. Participation is limited. Call (603) 646-1469 to register.
23 September, Wednesday, 7:00-8:30 P.M.
ADULT WORKSHOP
Op Art: Playing with Perception
Op Art, or Optical Art, plays with the way our eyes perceive color, line, and shape. In this discussion- based workshop, participants will explore how artists use optical techniques to express complex and often poetic ideas. In the studio, we’ll experiment with these techniques to create our own abstract works. No previous art experience necessary. Participation is limited. Call (603) 646-1469 to register.
5-26 October, Mondays, 3:30-5:00 P.M.
ART COURSE FOR MEMBERS
Modern and Contemporary Art: Highlights from the Hood Museum of Art
This fall, the Hood Museum of Art will offer the second in a series of museum courses for its members. This four-week session will explore Op Art of the 1960s and focus on works in the Hood’s collection by Sean Scully, Ed Ruscha, and others. The course will be led by Director Brian Kennedy and Hood staff members. To register, call (603) 646-9660 or email hoodmembership@dartmouth.edu. The cost is $100 per person and includes all materials and an exhibition catalogue.
7 October, Wednesday, 7:00-8:30 P.M.
TEEN WORKSHOP
Op Art: Can you believe what you see?
This workshop will explore Optical Art, also known as Op Art, a type of art that makes use of optical illusions. By using just line, color, pattern, or geometrics, artists create works that fool our minds and eyes. In the gallery, participants will learn about the science, ideas, and artists behind this vibrant art style. Then they’ll head to the studio to create their own Op Art. For teens ages 14-19. Participation is limited. Call (603) 646- 1469 to register.
10 October, Saturday, 2:00 P.M.
Tour of Modern and Contemporary Art at Dartmouth: Highlights from the Hood Museum of Art with Hood Director Brian Kennedy
16 October, Friday, 4:30 P.M.
OPENING LECTURE / THE DR. ALLEN W. ROOT CONTEMPORARY ART DISTINGUISHED LECTURE AND RECEPTION
Abstraction, Color, and Allusion: A Circuitous Path from Abstract Expressionism to the Present
Curator and critic Karen Wilkin will discuss a “new tradition” of abstract painting based on the expressive resonance of color relationships that evolved in the U.S. in the wake of World War II. Wilkin will explore the diverse manifestations of this approach, its origins in abstract expressionism, and the reactions it provoked.
17 October, Saturday, 2:00 P.M.
Introductory Tour of the Perceptual Painting Installation in Harrington Gallery
20 October, Tuesday, 12:30 P.M.
LUNCHTIME GALLERY TALK
Reactions to Abstraction
Brian Kennedy, Director, will introduce the exhibition Modern and Contemporary Art at Dartmouth, focusing on abstract paintings.
4 November, Wednesday, 7:00-8:30 P.M.
TEEN WORKSHOP
Visual Conversations: Modern and Contemporary Art
This workshop will introduce participants to a method of interpreting art that is based on careful observation and analysis. Using this technique we will explore a selection of the larger paintings and sculpture from Modern and Contemporary Art at Dartmouth and reflect on the ways they relate to each other. In the studio participants will create expressive works of their own. For teens ages 14-19. Participation is limited. Call (603) 646-1469 to register.
8 November, Sunday, 12:00-5:00 P.M.
FAMILY DAY
Discover Modern Art!
Spend the afternoon exploring modern art from all over the world. You’ll discover huge objects, unusual materials, and lots of creative ideas. Written guides and activities will help you look and learn in the galleries. Then, join us in the studio to experiment with some modern art making ideas of your own. For children ages 6-12 and their adult companions. No preregistration is required.
10 November, Tuesday, 12:30 P.M.
LUNCHTIME GALLERY TALK
Students on Contemporary Sculpture
Dartmouth students introduce contemporary sculptures on view in Modern and Contemporary Art at Dartmouth. Presented by the Hopkins Center with support from the Hood Museum of Art.
14 November, Saturday, 2:00 P.M.
Introductory Tour of Modern and Contemporary Art at Dartmouth: Highlights from the Hood Museum of Art
18 November, Wednesday, 7:00-8:30 P.M.
ADULT WORKSHOP
Learning to Look at Contemporary Art
This informal, discussion-based workshop is designed to introduce adults to techniques for exploring and appreciating contemporary art. No previous art experience is necessary. Participation is limited. Call (603) 646-1469 to register.
1 December, Tuesday, 12:30 P.M.
LUNCHTIME GALLERY TALK
The Neural Basis of Vasarely’s Brightness Illusions
Peter Ulric Tse, Associate Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences, describes the neural bases of visual perception in Op Art and the effect of enhancing brightness in Victor de Vasarely’s paintings.
5 December, Saturday, 2:00 P.M.
Introductory Tour of the Perceptual Painting Installation in Harrington Gallery
