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This summer I am spearheading several gallery experiments in order to gather input from people like you for future and ongoing projects. First up: The Label Experiment, which took place last Wednesday. The goal of this experiment was to gather feedback about the works of art currently on display in…
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Elaine and her daughter Lydia were engrossed in looking when I met them. The object of their sustained concentration wasn’t a work of art; it was a new sign in the Center for Creativity called Whiteout. “We can’t find the spatula; we’ve found everything but that!” Elaine looked to me…
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“This is a great place to learn about yourself. You can get in tune with a lot of learning and things you didn’t know about yourself and your family here, like patience.” Armond shared this wisdom with me as he wrangled a hunk of twist-ties in the Center for Creativity. …
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Navigating nudity in art during a visit alone or with family and friends can be challenging for many of us. Indeed, I have been uncomfortable making sense of some works that contain nudity on view at CMA. For me, every work is unique; some works with nudity trigger feelings of…
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Dear CMA visitors, I want to properly recognize your valuable contributions to our museum. Because of you, inspired visitor, CMA not only showcases the creative output of established artists, but also reflects the imagination, ingenuity, and attitudes of our community. Thank you, CMA visitors, for sharing your ideas and talents…
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This month I spent time lingering near a favorite sculpture currently on view at CMA. Back of Kelly by Evan Penny is a contemporary work that captivates visitor attention. In fact, it kind of freaks people out which is why they congregate near it, contorting their faces and scrutinizing it…
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