The San Jose Museum of Art has appointed Mónica Ramírez-Montagut as its senior curator. Ramírez-Montagut is currently curator at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield, Connecticut. There, she was a primary contributor to the […]
Monthly Archives: April 2012
Josef Helfenstein, director of the Menil Collection, today announced that the Board of Trustees has narrowed the international search for an architect to design the Menil Drawing Institute (MDI), the first major building project under […]
The J. Paul Getty Trust announced the appointment of J. Timothy Child as Vice President of Institutional Advancement effective June 11, 2012. Tim Child (Photo: Dan Dry) Reporting to President and CEO Jim Cuno, Mr. […]
On Saturday, April 21, the Getty Villa will offer an all-day Family Festival celebrating the exhibition Aphrodite and the Gods of Love. On view until July 9, 2012, the exhibition explores the various aspects of […]
The Schirn Kunsthalle is showcasing a new work by German-Iranian artist Bettina Pousttchi specifically designed for the exterior of the Schirn. On view 19 April–17 June 2012. Bettina Pousttchi, “Framework,” 2012. (simulation east facade) Commissioned […]
SPECIAL EVENTS Highlights of the Collection Tour 6:30 pm on the first Wednesday of the month and 1:30 pm on all Saturdays and Sundays FREE with general museum admission Experience the UMFA galleries through a […]
The British Museum presents Shakespeare. staging the world, the museum’s London 2012 Festival exhibition, on view 19 July – 25 November 2012. Engraved portrait of William Shakespeare by Martin Droeshout. From the Third Folio of […]
Planetary Resources, Inc. press conference features space entrepreneurs Peter Diamandis and Eric Anderson, veteran astronaut Tom Jones and innovator Charles Simonyi Join visionary Peter H. Diamandis, M.D.; leading commercial space entrepreneur Eric Anderson; former NASA […]
The Ludwig Forum Aachen presents Highlights of the Collection in an exhibition open 22 April 2012–23 April 2013. Ludwig Forum Aachen, Franz Gertsch, “Medici,” 1971. Duane Hanson, “Bowery Bums,” 1969/70; Gerhard Richter, “Permutationen 1-1024,” 1973/74. […]
The Smithsonian will provide a forum for a discussion about “culturally specific” or “ethnic” museums Wednesday, April 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The daylong event will be held at the National Museum of […]
The High Line is a public park built on an historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side. As High Line Art enters its third year, the program has added a […]
From 17 April to 16 December 2012 the Kunsthaus Zürich will be exhibiting six bronze sculptures and a terracotta figure by Aristide Maillol which have been restored over the last twelve months. Alongside Auguste Rodin, […]
The Museo de Arte de Ponce presents Luis Camnitzer. Art in Response, an exhibition on view April 14, 2012 – August 27, 2012. Luis Camnitzer, Museo de Arte de Ponce Art in Response is an […]
Heatherwick Studio presents an exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, on view through 30 September 2012. Routemaster bus Heatherwick Studio As part of a season of events celebrating British design, the Victoria […]
Joslyn Art Museum announces the appointment of Karin M. Campbell as the Museum’s new Phil Willson Curator of Contemporary Art. Campbell comes to Joslyn following a four-year stint at Carnegie Museum of Art (Pittsburgh, PA), […]
Funds are for Museum Center’s Youth Program CINCINNATI – Cincinnati Museum Center has received a $50,000 grant from Chase to support its Youth Program, which serves 152 youth ages 13-18 in the Greater Cincinnati area. […]
The Foundry Art Centre is hosting their 4th Family Culture Day this coming Sunday, April 22, 2012. ARTE ROJO STL The Family Culture Day event series celebrates Latino contributions to the arts and features informational […]
ROSPHOTO in St.-Petersburg presents a retrospective exhibition of Franco Fontana photographs from the period of 1970-2007, on view 13.04.2012 – 20.05.2012. Franco Fontana ROSPHOTO introduces to audience the work of Franco Fontana, one of the […]