JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2015 AT THE NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART
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November 22, 2014 to March 8, 2015 China Then and Now Sponsored by HSBC Private Bank China Then and Now brings together exemplary Chinese works of art from the classical, early modern and contemporary periods. The exhibition explores three millennia of one of the world’s most important artistic traditions from the perspective of American collectors on Long Island, such as Childs and Frances Frick and Dr. Arthur M. Sackler. China Then and Now unfolds over three galleries, each of which showcases the elegant beauty of Chinese art of different eras and media. The exhibition opens with eleven large-scale classical stone sculptures lent by Art Properties, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University and formerly in the collections of Arthur M. Sackler. At the heart of China Then and Now, is an installation of blue-and-white porcelains from the Ming and Qing eras (17th to 18th centuries) collected by Childs and Frances Frick and on loan, for the first time, from The Frick Collection in New York City. This display reunites these works with their original setting, the Georgian-style Bryce-Frick mansion that is today the home of the Nassau County Museum of Art. A final gallery presents extraordinary ink paintings by the renowned Beijing artist Liu Dan (born 1953) whose works bridge traditional forms with contemporary practices. On view from November 22, 2014 through March 8, 2015, China Then and Now sheds new light on a fascinating chapter in America’s engagement with China and its arts. This exhibition reveals the passion of American collectors of both the past and present for the culture and history of China. Sponsored by HSBC Private Bank, China Then and Now is co-organized by guest curators Amy G. Poster, Curator Emerita of Asian Art at the Brooklyn Museum, and Kaijun Chen, Ph.D., post-doctoral Fellow at the Max-Planck-Institute for the History of Science. SECOND FLOOR GALLERIES November 22, 2014 to March 8, 2015 Long Island Collects the Arts of China An exhibition drawn from the holdings of Long Islanders whose collections include exceptional Chinese art in a variety of media. Many of these works have never or rarely-before been seen by the public. PERMANENT COLLECTION GALLERY November 22, 2014 to March 8, 2015 Louis Comfort Tiffany: Works on Paper Tiffany artworks from the museum’s permanent collection CONTEMPORARY COLLECTORS GALLERY November 22, 2014 to March 8, 2015 Gavin Rain A native of Cape Town, South Africa, Gavin Rain works primarily in a neo-pointillist style. He cites two main narratives in his work: Hidden in plain sight, in which the subject cannot be seen until the viewer takes a few steps back; and Pseudo digital, in which the artist uses rows of dots in a pattern similar to television or computer screens. He credits Seurat, Russian avant garde art of the 1900s and the work of many architects as his main artistic influences. Rain’s work has been seen in solo and group exhibitions throughout the world. Ongoing Sculpture Park Approximately 40 works, many of them monumental in size, by renowned artists including Fernando Botero, Tom Otterness, George Rickey and Mark DiSuvero among others, are situated to interact with nature on the museum’s magnificent 145-acre property. Walking Trails The museum’s 145 acres include many marked nature trails through the woods, perfect for family hikes or independent exploration. Gardens From restored formal gardens of historic importance to quiet little nooks for dreaming away an afternoon, the museum’s 145 acre property features many lush examples of horticultural arts. Come view our expanded gardens and beautiful new path to the museum. EVENTS FILM Screening Daily at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m November 22, 2014-March 8, 2015 (with exceptions for specific programs) The Other Eye A film about artist Liu Dan The Other Eye is the first film about Liu Dan, China’s major modern-day exponent of ink painting. A selection of the artist’s work is on view in the museum’s current major exhibition devoted to the arts of China, from earliest times to the present. In The Other Eye we see a remarkable glimpse into Liu Dan’s creative process as he creates a large-scale landscape. Filmmaker Fan Xiaochun, has customized a 15-minute excerpt for the Museum from her longer documentary film about Liu Dan’s work. Free with Museum admission. Reservations not needed; first come, first seated. FOR THE FAMILY Sundays, 1-4 p.m. Family Tour at 1 p.m. January 4, 11, 25 Family Sundays at the Museum Converse, collaborate and create together during our Family Sundays from 1 to 4 pm. Each week be inspired by exhibition based gallery conversations, and explore new art materials, vocabulary and ideas with our museum educator. Family Sundays provide children and the adults in their lives the opportunity to take time from their busy lives to reconnect while talking about and making art together. New Projects are featured every week! Not offered on January 18; please plan to attend the special family program that day! EXHIBITION TALK Brown Bag Lectures Riva Ettus Thursdays, 1-2 p.m. January 8, February 5 Bring a sandwich and enjoy lunch with friends as Museum Docent Riva Ettus presents an informative talk on the extensive range of art included in China Then and Now. Afterward, join the 2 p.m. public exhibition tour. Free with museum admission. Reservations not needed; first come, first seated. EXHIBITION-RELATED LECTURE Saturday, January 10 at 3 p.m. C. C. Wang: Collector, Connoisseur and Painter Kathleen Yang Kathleen Yang discusses C. C. Wang, a celebrated collector and connoisseur of Chinese art, as well as a painter himself, whose holdings included one of the world’s great collections of classical Chinese paintings and Chinese literati paintings of the 20th century. Yang, the author of Through a Chinese Connoisseur’s Eye, Private Notes of C. C. Wang, studied with Wang for decades to understand the traditional connoisseurship mentoring system that has existed in China for centuries. She will discuss the importance of Wang’s collection, how he judged paintings for acquisition, and Liu Dan’s landscape paintings. Admission is $15 (members, $5) and includes museum admission. Register at nassaumuseum.org/events. Riva Ettus Thursday, February 5, 1-2 p.m. Bring a sandwich and enjoy lunch with friends as Museum Docent Riva Ettus presents an informative talk on the extensive range of art included in China Then and Now. Afterward, join the 2 p.m. public exhibition tour. Free with museum admission. Reservations not needed; first come, first seated. WINTER-BREAK ART WORKSHOPS Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday February 17-19, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Three Days Celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year Happy Lunar New Year! During this Chinese holiday we will celebrate The Year of the Sheep with three days of drop-in art workshops during the winter school vacation. Inspired by China Then and Now, the museum’s current exhibition, we are featuring gallery tours of the exhibition and hands-on art making for children of all ages. A different art project will be offered each day. Museum admission plus $8 per family materials fee. Reservations not needed. EXHIBITION-RELATED LECTURE Chinese Blue-and-White Porcelain in the Frick Collection Kaijun Chen, Ph.D. Saturday February 28 at 3 p.m. Kaijun Chen, co-curator of China Then and Now, is a postdoctoral fellow at the Max-Planck-Institute, Berlin, and a specialist in the porcelain production at Jingdezhen, the premier center in China from the 14th to the 20th century. Chen discusses the Frick Collection of Chinese porcelains with a focus on the blue-and-white porcelains amassed by Childs Frick, a Long Island collector whose mansion now houses Nassau County Museum of Art. Frick’s collection of porcelains epitomizes the dynamic connection of China and the world as well as reveals the cosmopolitan vision of American entrepreneurs in the early 20th century. Admission is $15 (members, $5) and includes museum admission. Register at nassaumuseum.org/events. FOR THE FAMILY January 18, 1-4 p.m. China Comes to a Gold Coast Mansion In celebration of the museum’s exhibition China Then and Now, join us for a Scavenger Hunt throughout the Mansion and embark on a journey through time, exploring ancient and contemporary art from China. Create imaginative Shadow Puppets, play traditional Chinese games, and join in on a Fan Dance workshop by the Chinese Cultural Center -- learn some dance techniques along with some simple Chinese words. Museum admission plus $8 per family materials fee. Reservations not needed. Please note: this event is in place of Family Sundays at the Museum. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Log onto nassaumuseum.org/events for details on events and reservations. Docent Led Exhibition Tours, Tuesday-Sunday at 2 p.m. Docent Led Family Tours, Sundays at 1 p.m. Tours are free with museum admission Nassau County Museum of Art is located at One Museum Drive in Roslyn Harbor, just off Northern Boulevard, Route 25A, two traffic lights west of Glen Cove Road. The museum is open Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Docent-led tours of the exhibition are offered at 2 p.m. each day; tours of the mansion are offered each Saturday at 1 p.m.; meet in the lobby, no reservations needed. Tours are free with museum admission. Family art activities and family tours are offered Sundays from 1 pm; free with museum admission. Call (516) 484-9338, ext. 12 to inquire about group tours. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (62 and above) and $4 for students and children (4 to12). Members are admitted free. The Museum Store is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call (516) 484-9337 for current exhibitions, events, days/times and directions or log onto nassaumuseum.org. Nassau County Museum of Art is chartered and accredited by New York State as a not-for-profit private educational institution and is governed by a privately elected Board of Trustees. The Museum and its programs are made possible through the support of Nassau County under County Executive Edward P. Mangano and the Nassau County Legislature; the Board of Trustees and Museum Members; Sponsors of Exhibitions and Events, Government and Foundation Grants, Corporate and Private Donors as well as earned income. Call (516) 484-9337 for current exhibitions, events, hours and directions or log onto nassaumuseum.org. |
RELATED FOUR EXPERTS PROVIDE THEIR PERSPECTIVES ON CHINESE ART AND COLLECTING AT THE NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART (Click here)CHINA: THEN AND NOW AT THE NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART IN ROSLYN HARBORRuns through March 8, 2015. Click here for the article on the exhibition and its opening reception.
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