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In 1990, artist Louise Lawler released “Who Says, Who Shows, Who Counts,” an exhibit of three wine glasses etched with the titular phrases commenting on exclusion and gatekeeping in the art world. In honor of its 40th anniversary, The Block Museum opened an exhibition this fall inspired by and named after Lawler’s work. Composed entirely...
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“Lost and Found” features nine short films exploring loss or recovery, whether that be of a homeland, family, identity, love or peace of mind. The films are directed by graduates from the two-year MFA program in documentary media at the School of Communication.
Gladstone Gallery opens an exhibition of new sculptures by Wangechi Mutu Installation view, Wangechi Mutu, at Gladstone Gallery, New York, 2021. Courtesy the artist and Gladstone Gallery, New York and Brussels. NEW YORK, NY .-Gladstone Gallery is presenting an exhibition of new sculptures by Wangechi Mutu, and the East Coast premiere of two bronze works: Crocodylus and MamaRay. Drawing upon her sculptural practice, a core aspect of her work, this installation brings to life otherworldly alternatives to the systemic modes of representation portrayed throughout global traditions in art. Through...
The Block Museum expands student docents’ role May 6, 2021 Erin Northington , the Susan and Stephen Wilson associate director of campus and community education and engagement at The Block, said student docents act as student ambassadors. “(We’re) thinking with our docents about how to make inroads and new communities on campus,” Northington said. “To reach students who may not first think of The Block as an important resource during their time at Northwestern.” Northington said student docents can really shape The Block. Their role, which was formerly focused on facilitating dialo...