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January &
February 2015
Volume 11 | Issues 1 & 2
INDIANA
UNIVERSITY
A R T M USE U M
January 2015
16 Friday
3:00–4:00 p.m. | One-Hour Exhibition
Jacques Villon
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3:00–5:00 p.m. | Art and a Movie
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus
28 Wednesday
12:15–1:00 p.m. | Noon Talk
Southwestern Native American Art
February 2015
7 Saturday
2:00–3:00 p.m. | Thematic Tour
Light Totem
11 Wednesday
12:15–1:00 p.m. | Noon Talk
Winston Churchill
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13 Friday
World War I Commemoration at the IU Art Museum
Throughout the 2014/15 academic year, Indiana University is commemorating
the centennial of World War I, which was declared on July 28, 1914. At the IU Art
Museum, a special installation, Dada and Constructivism: World War I and Radical
Modernism, illustrates how the war inspired artists to seek new directions in their
art. The installation features works from the museum’s permanent collection by
five artists who were active in the postwar Dada and Constructivist movements:
Theo van Doesburg, Kurt Schwitters, Alexander Rodchenko, Man Ray, and Marcel
Duchamp. Despite representing artists of five nationalities—Dutch, German, Russian,
American, and French—the stylistic and conceptual connections among the works
underscore the internationalism of avant-garde art in the early twentieth century. In
particular, these artists—whether traumatized by their experiences on the battlefield
or socially marginalized as conscientious objectors—sought to question the social,
political, and artistic status quo. In the years immediately following World War I,
they pioneered radical approaches to artistic creation, including non-objectivity,
assemblage, and the concept of the “readymade,” where found or manufactured
objects are designated as works of art. Their experimentation had a profound
influence on the development of art throughout the twentieth century and continues
to inspire artists working today.
“Wilderness, to me at least, is a ‘mystique’: a valid, intangible, non-materialistic experience.”
—Ansel Adams
The installation is accompanied by a free brochure, with an essay placing
the objects in their historical and aesthetic contexts. More information and a
calendar of related events can be found on IU’s World War I: 100 Years web site:
rememberingworldwari.indiana.edu.
1:00–3:00 p.m. | Special Program
From the HeART
Ansel Adams (American, 1902–1984). Aspens, Northern New Mexico, 1958. Gelatin silver print.
IU Art Museum 76.65.7. © 2015 The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust
Images:
20 Friday
3:00–4:00 p.m. | One-Hour Exhibition
FSA Photos
Top right: Kurt Schwitters (German, 1887–1948). Merzbild 13A. Der kleine Merzel, 1919. Mixed media, Jane and Roger Wolcott
Memorial, Gift of Thomas T. Solley 75.39
Bottom right: Man Ray (American, active France, 1890–1976). The Engima of Isidore Ducasse, 1920 (1971 edition). Mixed media. IU
Art Museum 71.95.2
ANGLES CAFÉ & GIFT SHOP
Museum Winter Break Hours
IU Art Museum will be closed for New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1, 2015.
From Friday, January 2, through Sunday, January 11, the galleries will be open
noon–5 p.m. (closed Mondays).
Last fall, Angles manager and buyer Murat Candiler was invited to two
events in Brazil promoted by the Brazilian foreign trade organization APEX.
Along with seven other buyers from France, Switzerland, Germany, Japan,
and the U.S., Murat was introduced to several artists and art galleries
specializing in indigenous handcrafts and attended a fashion show. As a
result of this opportunity, Angles now features original jewelry, ceramics,
woodwork, and scarves handcrafted by a remarkable group of Brazilian
artisans. “As well as having 241 indigenous peoples, Brazil—the world's fifth
largest country—has many talented artists with creativity, vision, dreams,
and joie de vivre unlike anywhere in the world,” says Murat Candiler.
Angles Café and Gift Shop will be closed through Monday, January 5. From
Tuesday, January 6, through Saturday, January 10, Angles will be open 11 a.m.–5
p.m., and on Sunday, January 11, it will be open noon–5 p.m.
Regular hours resume for the galleries and Angles Café and Gift Shop on
Monday, January 12.
The Art Museum building will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance
of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Watch for Angles’ special Valentine’s Day sale event in February!
All museum events are free & open to the public; seating is limited.
Nature’s Small Wonders:
Photographs by Ansel Adams
January & February 2015
www.artmuseum.iu.edu
When the Sycamore Land Trust approached the
museum about installing a special display in honor
of their twenty-fifth anniversary, the first artist who
came to mind was Ansel Adams. America’s most
famous nature photographer, Adams was also an
ardent conservationist who served on the board of
directors for the Sierra Club for thirty-seven years
and was active in the Wilderness Society. He used his
dramatic black-and-white photographs to encourage
the preservation of America’s natural wonders,
particularly those found in the U.S. National Parks.
Employing his famed “zone system,” Adams created
crisp, modern images with a romantic sensibility
that sought out the spiritual force in nature. Adams
believed that artists and environmentalists shared
common ground: both were concerned with the
“affirmation of life.” Adams’s images conveyed the
sanctity of wild places, a fundamental concept of the
environmental movement.
Although Adams is best known for his grand,
sweeping views of Yosemite National Park, he also
produced many “macro” photographs of smaller
details found in the natural world. In his introduction
to the Sierra Club’s Portfolio One, Adams stated that
he sought “to photograph truthfully and effectively…
to see beneath the surfaces and record the qualities
of nature and humanity which live or are latent in all
things.” Whether his subjects were large or small,
Adams coaxed remarkable nuances of light and
shadow out of every image. While his close-ups
suggest an affinity with other California modernist
photographers, there is a dense, tactile quality to
Adams’s pictures taken on site that differs from
their cool, minimalist images of natural objects
photographed in a studio setting.
This installation features eight of Adams’s more
intimate views of flowers, leaves, roots, rocks, and
water ripples, as well as this elegant photographic
frieze of the Rocky Mountains’ Quaking Aspen trees
(which have been mysteriously dying off in large
numbers since 2006 due to Sudden Aspen Decline
[SAD]).
Nanette Esseck Brewer
The Lucienne M. Glaubinger Curator of Works on Paper
This installation is on view from January 13 through May
24, 2015, in the Gallery of the Art of the Western World,
Doris Steinmetz Kellett Endowed Gallery of TwentiethCentury Art. It is presented in conjunction with the
twenty-fifth anniversary of the Sycamore Land Trust,
whose mission is to protect the beautiful natural and
agricultural landscape of southern Indiana.
IU ART MUSEUM INFORMATION
FOCALPOINT
Traditional Changes: Art from the American Southwest
Continuing through February 15, 2015
Raymond and Laura Wielgus Gallery of the Arts of Africa, the
South Pacific, and the Americas, Focalpoint, third floor
What does it mean to call an object “traditional” or “authentically Native
American”? Explore these questions through examples of basketry,
ceramics, textiles, and jewelry. Organized by Emma Kessler, curatorial
assistant for the arts of Africa, the South Pacific, and the Americas.
Fantastic African Hats: Power, Passage, and Protection
February 17–May 24, 2015
Raymond and Laura Wielgus Gallery of the Arts of Africa, the
South Pacific, and the Americas, Focalpoint, third floor
The twelve richly embellished African hats displayed here celebrate the
prestige of their owners, evoke complex histories of trade and commerce,
and provide protection from harm. Organized by Brittany Sheldon, graduate
assistant for the arts of Africa, the South Pacific, and the Americas.
NEW IN THE GALLERIES
January 13–May 24, 2015
Gallery of the Art of the Western World, Doris Steinmetz Kellett
Endowed Gallery of Twentieth-Century Art, first floor
WWI War Bond Posters
During World War I, mass-produced color posters encouraged enlistment,
helped raise capital for the war effort, and solidified public opinion against
the enemy. Two vintage posters for war bonds, one American and one
French, are featured: although both depict a German soldier, they have very
different styles and impacts.
Nature’s Small Wonders: Photographs by Ansel Adams
(See cover story.)
Finding Atget
French photographer Eugène Atget’s imagery mixed a nineteenthcentury aesthetic with a modern sensibility, garnering him admiration and
respect from the young Berenice Abbott, who became his champion. This
installation features a vintage print by Atget and several later prints from
his original negatives.
Women behind the Camera
The world of professional photography in the early- to mid-twentieth
century was largely a men’s club, but a small group of talented women
paved the way for future generations of female “lensmen.” Portraits by
three of these pioneers—Imogen Cunningham, Berenice Abbott, and Toni
Frissell—are featured.
January 27–May 24, 2015
Gallery of the Art of the Western World, Doris Steinmetz Kellett
Endowed Gallery of Twentieth-Century Art, first floor
Pop Textiles
Textiles designed by Pop artists Roy Lichtenstein, Richard Lindner, and Claes
Oldenburg are featured. These bold and inventive compositions on fabric
blur the boundaries between fine art, craft, and industrial production.
Gallery of the Art of the Western World, first floor
Robert Salmon: Romantic Painter
Two paintings by Robert Salmon help elucidate the artist’s foundation in
English Romanticism, which continued to inform his painting after his move
to Boston in 1828.
Raymond and Laura Wielgus Gallery of the Arts of Africa, the
South Pacific, and the Americas, third floor
Recent Acquisition: An Exquisite Nupe Wrapper
Thanks to the generosity of IU Art Museum docent Paula Sunderman, the
museum recently purchased three beautiful West African textiles, including
a wrapper created by a Nupe weaver, currently on display. Abundant woven
geometric and figural motifs make the cloth unusually refined and complex.
ONE-HOUR EXHIBITIONS
Please meet in the museum's third floor office. No pre-registration is required,
but space is limited. Admission will be on a first come-first served basis.
Jacques Villon
Friday, January 16, 3:00–4:00 p.m.
In order to distinguish himself from his family of talented artists (including
his younger brother Marcel), Gaston Duchamp changed his name to
Jacques Villon. Nan Brewer, the museum’s Lucienne M. Glaubinger Curator
of Works on Paper, will discuss a selection of Villon’s prints in a variety of
techniques that trace his evolution from Neo-Impressionist to Cubist.
Farm Security Administration Photographs
Friday, February 20, 3:00–4:00 p.m.
In 1935 the U.S. government began an ambitious photo-documentary
project under the auspices of the Farm Security Administration (FSA)
intended to show the hardships of the Depression and the benefits of the
New Deal. Curator Nan Brewer will discuss works by artists including
Walker Evans, Dorothea Lange, Ben Shahn, Marion Post Wolcott, and
Russell Lee.
THEMATIC TOURS
Light Totem
Saturday, February 7, 2:00–3:00 p.m.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
NOON TALKS
From the HeART
Tradition and Authenticity in Southwestern
Native American Art
Friday, February 13, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Thomas T. Solley Atrium
Did you forget to make your sweetheart a Valentine? Are you feeling festive?
This Valentine’s Day-themed event features a paper-flower activity, card-making
station, live music, and a special performance of the balcony scene from Romeo
& Juliet, courtesy of the IU Theatre. Angles Gift Shop will offer last-minute gifts
for purchase. Refreshments and art activity supplies will be provided.
LIFELONG LEARNING CLASS
Provenance: Art Looting, Art Markets, and Art History
Wednesdays, February 4, 11, and 18, 11:00–12:30 p.m.
IU Art Museum, Meet in the Thomas T. Solley Atrium, first floor
During the Nazi era and World War II, thousands of art objects changed
hands—many as a result of looting—and determining an artwork’s
whereabouts between 1933 and 1945 is a top priority for most museums.
Presented by Jenny McComas, IU Art Museum’s Class of 1949 Curator of
Western Art after 1800 and head of the museum’s Nazi-Era Provenance
Research Project, this course examines Nazi art looting and the wartime
art market, current provenance research resources and initiatives, case
studies from the IU Art Museum’s collection, and how provenance
research is changing our understanding of art history by bringing to life
new facets of an art object’s past. To register, visit lifelonglearning.iub.edu
or call 812-855-9335.
ART AND A MOVIE
This program is presented in conjunction with IU Cinema and is sponsored
in part by Marsha R. Bradford and Harold A. Dumes. The talk and films are
free and open to the public.
Arbus in Focus
Sunday, January 18, 2:00–2:30 p.m.
Gallery of the Art of the Western World, Doris Steinmetz Kellett
Endowed Gallery of Twentieth-Century Art, first floor
Curator Nan Brewer will discuss works by the iconic photographer Diane
Arbus, including an early fashion image and two mature works that reflect
her distinctive “snapshot” aesthetic.
Wednesday, January 28, 12:15–1:00 p.m.
Raymond and Laura Wielgus Gallery of the Arts of Africa, the
South Pacific, and the Americas, third floor
The terms tradition and authenticity, although commonly used in discussing
Native American art, are frequently misunderstood. Emma Kessler,
curatorial assistant for the Arts of Africa, the South Pacific, and the
Americas, will consider the development of traditions and the nuances
of authenticity as seen in objects in the Focalpoint installation Traditional
Changes: Art from the American Southwest.
Winston Churchill: Artist, Writer, and Statesman
Wednesday, February 11, 12:15–1:00 p.m.
Gallery of the Art of the Western World, Doris Steinmetz Kellett
Endowed Gallery of Twentieth-Century Art, first floor
In his forties, Churchill (1874–1965) took up painting and eventually
became not only a competent artist, but also a thoughtful student who
loved to study art in the larger context of political and social history.
Michael Sheldon, professor of English at Indiana State University and
author of Young Titan: The Making of Winston Churchill, describes Churchill’s
efforts as both statesman and creative individual.
Images from left to right:
1. Berenice Abbott (American, 1898–1991). Portrait of Eugène Atget, 1927/printed ca. 1955. Gelatin silver print. IU
Art Museum 76.128.5A
2. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria. Crown, twentieth century. Glass beads, cotton, fiber, wood, thread. Gift of Budd
Stalnaker, IU Art Museum 2006.405
3. Frederick Strothmann (American, 1872–1958). Beat Back the Hun with Liberty Bonds, 1918. Color lithograph
on paper. Gift of Dr. Kathleen A. Foster, IU Art Museum 90.6
4. Eugène Atget (French, 1857–1927). Staircase Rail, Versailles, France, ca. 1900. Albumen print. IU Art Museum 75.7.2
5. Roy Lichtenstein (American 1923–1997). Thunderbolt, 1966. Felt. Jane and Roger Wolcott Memorial, IU Art
Museum 68.148
6. Nupe peoples, Nigeria. Woman’s Wrapper (detail), mid-twentieth century. Cotton, rayon. Museum purchase
with funds from Paula W. Sunderman, IU Art Museum 2014.28
7. Marion Post Wolcott (American, 1910–1990). Child of a Coal Miner. Jere, Scotts Run, West Virginia, 1938.
Gelatin silver print. Henry Holmes Smith Archive, IU Art Museum 200.XX.4.70
8. Jacques Villon (French, 1875–1963). The Game of Backgammon, 1903. Color aquatint and etching on paper. IU
Art Museum 76.2.1
Admission and events are free and open to the public; seating is
limited. The IU Art Museum is able to provide these excellent,
free programs thanks to our donors.
To make a gift or for more information, please contact Patty
Winterton at [email protected] or 812-855-1031.
Gallery Hours
Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday, noon–5:00 p.m.
Please see events flap for holiday hours and closings.
Tour Information
(812) 855-7719
Special Exhibitions & Events Information
(812) 855-5445, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
(812) 855-4826, all other times
Accessibility
The museum is accessible to people with disabilities. Please call
(812) 855-5445 for assistance.
The museum offers audio description and touch tours for people
with low vision. Please contact Patsy Rahn, the museum’s tour
coordinator at [email protected] for more information.
Angles Café & Gift Shop Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday, noon–5:00 p.m.
(812) 855-4337
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus
Sunday, January 18, 3:00–5:00 p.m.
IU Cinema
Featuring actors Nicole Kidman, Robert Downey, Jr., and Ty Burrell, Steven
Shainberg’s fictionalized account of the early career of Diane Arbus (Kidman)
traces her artistic and personal transformation. (U.S., 120 min., rated R.)
Presented by IU Art Museum Docent Becky Hrisomalos.
January & February 2015
www.artmuseum.iu.edu
Location & Parking
The IU Art Museum is located at the heart of the Bloomington
campus on Seventh Street, adjacent to Showalter Fountain.
Parking is available close by at the Jordan Avenue pay-parking
garage (across from the Musical Arts Center) as well as at the
Indiana Memorial Union. Bring your IMU parking ticket to the
museum information desk for a discount validation. Parking is
free on Saturdays and Sundays in the parking garages on Jordan
Avenue and Fee Lane (behind the IU Kelley School of Business).
Handicapped parking and a limited number of metered spots
are available in the small parking lot directly behind the museum.
During Construction
The Art Museum’s parking lot remains accessible to visitors via
the service driveway that runs behind the Radio & TV building.
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