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Upcoming Exhibitions
Shifting the Gaze: Painting and Feminism
September 12, 2010 - January 30, 2011
This exhibition explores the origins and impact of feminism on contemporary painting from the 1960s to now. Eva Hesse, Joan Snyder, Deborah Kass, and many other artists forged new avenues for painting by expanding its subjects and inventing new techniques in abstraction, collage, and realism.
Shulie: Film and Stills by Elisabeth Subrin
September 12, 2010 - January 30, 2011
By remaking an obscure documentary about radical '60s activist Shulamith Firestone, artist Elisabeth Subrin offers a nostalgic and somewhat cynical reflection on the legacy of second-wave feminism.
October 29, 2010 - March 27, 2011
Escape artist and showman extraordinaire, Harry Houdini captivated the world with his astonishing feats. Stunning period posters, unusual theater ephemera, and dramatic historic photographs of Houdini’s performances are complemented by contemporary art works by artists inspired by Houdini such as Matthew Barney.
A Hanukkah Project: Daniel Libeskind's Line of Fire
November 21, 2010 - January 30, 2011
Daniel Libeskind, an international figure in architecture and urban design, creates a bold and stunning installation with a selection of Hanukkah lamps from the Museum’s renowned collection. Each lamp has a rich history, telling stories of love and war, danger and safety, creativity and innovation.
New York Jewish Film Festival 2011
January 12, 2011 - January 27, 2011
The New York Jewish Film Festival turns 20! Celebrate the diversity of the worldwide Jewish experience through an unrivaled selection of cinematic work, presented by The Jewish Museum and The Film Society of Lincoln Center.
Maira Kalman: Various Illuminations (of a Crazy World)
March 11, 2011 - July 31, 2011
This exhibition presents 30 years of whimsical drawings and paintings by Maira Kalman. The author of several books including The Principals of Uncertainties and Ooh-la-la (Max in Love), Kalman is known for her lush illustrations and witty observations of the world around her.
Matisse, Modern Masters, and the Cone Sisters: Patrons of the Avant-Garde (working title)
May 08, 2011 - September 25, 2011
Featuring 45 works of art—by Matisse, Picasso, Gauguin, Renoir, Van Gogh and more—from The Baltimore Museum of Art’s world-renowned Cone Collection, this exhibition focuses on the remarkable vision of two Jewish sisters and collectors, Dr. Claribel and Etta Cone of Baltimore, and the personal relationships they formed with artists such as Matisse and Picasso, as they shaped their extraordinary collection.
