Program areas at GRAM
Dawoud bey & carrie mae weems: in dialoguedawoud bey & carrie mae weems: in dialogue brings together a focused selection of work from a period of over forty years by two of today's most important and influential photo-based artists.dawoud bey and carrie mae weems, both born in 1953, came of age during a period of dramatic change in the american social landscape. Since meeting at the studio Museum in harlem in 1976, the two artists have been intellectual colleagues and companions. Over the following five decades, bey and weems have explored and addressed similar themes: race, class, representation, and systems of power, creating work that is grounded in specific african american events and realities while simultaneously speaking to a multitude of human conditions. This exhibition, for the first time, brings their work together to shed light on their unique trajectories and modes of presentation, and their shared consciousness and principles.from the outset of their careers, both bey and weems have operated from a deep social commitment to participate in, describe, and define culture. In seeking to express themselves fully, both artists have expanded possibilities within photography and video to address their chosen subjects. Each engaged in the material and conceptual developments in the Art world that were gaining prominence beginning in the 1970s, just as their careers were developing. As bey and weems have continued to push their own work forward, their Art and approach have inspired notable younger artists such as latoya ruby frazier, lyle ashton harris, mickalene thomas, and hank willis thomas.both bey and weems create work in focused series that gives them opportunity to fully explore their complex and layered ideas. Dawoud bey & carrie mae weems: in dialogue is arranged in five sections that present the two artists' work in thematic pairings, emphasizing both their mutual concerns and distinct artistic approaches.
In a new light: american impressionism 1870-1940 | works from the bank of america collectiona sweeping survey of american impressionism, in a new light: american impressionism 1870-1940, presents groundbreaking paintings, prints, and drawings from acclaimed artists such as george inness, lilla cabot perry, childe hassam, thomas moran, john sloan, theresa bernstein, ernest lawson, and guy carleton wiggins, among others. This comprehensive exhibition of american impressionism traces the emergence and evolution of a truly american style of art.the 130 works included in the exhibition reflect the changing mindset of america from the mid-19th to early 20th century. The exhibition concentrates on regional artists' colonies that were crucial to the american impressionism movement, from colonies in the northeast, to the midwest, and the american west. A tranquil place for artists to share ideas and resources, these collaborative enclaves were often established in rural areas of great natural beauty, yet not far from growing urban centers. The show explores the ways in which local artists interpreted america's rural, maritime, and urban spaces and portray daily life using the impressionist devices of capturing the moment with brisk brushstrokes, a vibrant palette, and atmospheric effects. In a new light is the first major exhibition of american impressionism at gram in over a decade.this exhibition is made possible through the bank of america Art in our communities program.
An Art of changes: jasper johns prints, 1960-2018when american artist jasper johns' paintings of flags and targets were first exhibited in 1958, they brought him instant acclaim and established him as a critical link between abstract expressionism and pop Art. Over the following 60 years, johns (american, b. 1930) has continued to fascinate viewers with his beautiful and complex paintings, drawings, sculpture, and prints. Today, he is considered one of the greatest living american artists.an Art of changes surveys six decades of johns' practice in printmaking through a selection of over 70 works in a wide range of techniques. Johns is considered one of the most innovative artists ever to make prints. He created his first print, a lithograph of a target, in 1960. He immediately realized that printmaking was the perfect medium through which to explore his interest in change, and he has said "i like to repeat an image in another medium to observe the play between the two." Since 1960, he has reworked many of his paintings in print form, using strategies and techniques such as fragmenting, doubling, reversing, and varying scale or color.the exhibition is organized in four thematic sections. Viewers will see examples of the artist's familiar flags, targets, and numerals as well as images that incorporate the tools, materials, and techniques of mark-making; more abstract works derived from images of flagstones and hatch marks; and more recent works that teem with autobiographical and personal imagery. Throughout, we follow johns' creative process as he reconsiders and revises some of these key motifs over time.an Art of changes: jasper johns prints, 1960-2018 is organized by the walker Art center, minneapolis. Major support is provided by judy dayton and the prospect creek foundation. Additional support is provided by robert and rebecca pohlad and annette and john whaley.
Other expenses related to the care and conservation of the permanent collection and the exhibitions shown during this year and expenses related to preparation of exhibitions scheduled for the fiscal year. This includes curatorial, cataloging and research, as well as the purchase of Art for the permanent collection.