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Power, Passion & Pose: Photographs by Ken Browar and Deborah Ory

opens May 21, 2021

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Ashley V. Blalock: Bridging the Hunter

through July 11, 2022

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Baggs McKelvey: Indigo

Through February 28, 2022

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Depicting the Invisible

August 20, 2020 through December 6, 2021

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Thank you so much to everyone who attended our Arias of Classical Soul Event last night! We had a wonderful turnout. Performers Kimmie J Soul , Michael Dexter, Keelah Jackson Harris and Sonya Murray Henry moved us to tears with their vocal performances. The event concluded with a dance performance by Louis Marin that left us breathless.

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Don’t miss out! Tomorrow night at 6pm Kimmie J Soul brings “arias” of classic soul music to the Hunter as part of our celebration of boundary breaking within our special exhibition Power, Passion, & Pose.

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Here’s a peek behind the scenes of Power, Passion & Pose! Matt Dutton, our assistant preparator, had to shave down some of the mannequins to make the couture dresses fit. There’s still time to visit, so don’t miss it!

Costume for “Chorus” in Martha Graham’s “Night Journey,” original 1947. Poly-cotton jersey. Courtesy of the Martha Graham Dance Company.

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Save the Date! The Spectrum Gala and Auction will be here before you know it! The preview cocktail party on November 11 kicks off the event with a silent auction and live DJ. Then, on November 13, join us on the newly renovated River Terrace for a black-tie, live auction and seated dinner. ✨

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The Hunter Museum is now a part of the new Chattanooga Express Card! The downtown dollars program allows you to dine, shop and explore even more of #downtowncha – buy a card and get bonus funds to use at the Hunter and other participating downtown businesses!
Click our bio link to get your Chattanooga Express Card Today. Presented by @rivercitycompany, @epb and The Benwood Foundation
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Did you really visit the Hunter of you didn’t take a mirror selfie in the mansion? 😉

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We’ve got an exciting line-up of events this month. From hip hop dance to classic soul arias, we’ve got enough to keep your calendar full! Check our events schedule online for more details.

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It’s that time of year, Chattanooga! Have you voted for Best of the Best? Vote for all your favorite local spots at bestofchatt.com. Last day to vote for us is July 7!

Photo by @thomasboylan

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Artists Deborah Ory and Ken Browar worked with renowned ballerina Misty Copeland to recreate classic paintings by Edgar Degas (1834-1917). Copeland broke many barriers in ballet and is now the principal dancer in the American Ballet. Originally made for Harper's Bazaar, these images are a visual commentary on the necessary changes coming to a traditional art.

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Thanks so much to all of our Toast the Terrace sponsors! We had a blast celebrating the reopening of the River Terrace. Thanks to everyone who made this evening possible. Stay tuned for party pics, coming soon!

Aerial photo credits:@theheronsperch
Dancers: @thepopupproject
Flower dress and arrangements: @foxandfernstyle

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Celebrating Juneteenth! Check out some of the Juneteenth events happening in the Chattanooga area this weekend. Link in bio.

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Chattanooga’s Black Professionals are invited to an evening at the museum on June 21. Come and enjoy a special dance performance by Monica Monicasenpointeboutique and Cherokee Ellison coach_cherokee , a chance to network, and sweet treats from Pàssion Pies . Registration required: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ei2nh91iea1e5dbd&oseq=&c=&ch=

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Join us Thursday for a virtual Art Wise exploring the history of couture fashion and dance with Patricia Mears, deputy director of @museumatfit. Registration link in bio.

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Toast the Terrace ticket sales close Wednesday night! Get them before they’re gone! Link in bio ✨

Photo credit: @theheronsperch

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This painting is a great example of American Realism. American Realism began as a reaction to romanticism, which emphasized emotion. Realism tried to depict the realities of ordinary life in America.

Before he became a well known painter, George Luks was a newspaper illustrator. So he was used to capturing the bustle and excitement of New York in his drawings. "Allen Street" shows a realistic view of immigrants working late at night. Evening gowns in the shop window show the contrast between the realities of the working and upper classes.

George Luks (1867-1933), “Allen Street,” circa 1905, oil on canvas. Gift of Miss Inez Hyder. 1956.1

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Remember the night forever with two talented artists to capture your portrait. Stephanie Gentry Design and Taylor English Photography will capture your best smiles and outfits all night long. Tickets on sale now: link in bio.

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The sneak peeks keep coming! Get your tix to Toast the Terrace and enjoy a special dance performance by the @thepopupproject. Dancers will perform in custom, handmade dresses by @foxandfernstyle in a nod to our current exhibition. This is just one of the many dazzling experiences planned for the River Terrace party. We can’t wait to see you there!

IMAGE CREDIT Special thanks to @foxandfernstyle and @oakleaf_cottage
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The Hunter Museum is proud to be a Blue Star Museum,
offering free admission this summer to the nation’s active-duty military personnel, including the National Guard and Reserves, and their families.

The 2021 Blue Star Museums program runs through Labor Day on Monday, September 6, 2021.

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Toast the Terrace is going to be filled with special guests and vendors. Here’s a sneak peek at two of them! The Giddy Up mobile bar and local favorite ice cream shop Clumpies will be serving up scrumptious snacks and beverages all night long. Come find out what the surprise Hunter Museum ice cream flavor is!

@kculp_com , @haskelsearsdesign and @giddyupbar , @clumpies , and ChattTaste

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Celebrate the beginning of summer and the Hunter’s recent renovations at Toast the Terrace! With a variety of pop-up activities and lovely views, it’s an event you don’t want to miss. Link in bio!

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“When I changed my residency to Tennessee, I knew I wanted a specialized license plate to help support the arts. I picked the jazz cat because it's groovy.”

-- Tegan, Communications Coordinator

Did you know that all specialty plates support the arts in Tennessee? #TNArtsCommission

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Artsbuild, a local arts advocacy organization, has created a new grant to support artists of color in Chattanooga. This year the grant is open to Black or African American artists. Five artists will be awarded $10,000 each. Deadline to apply is May 31! Link in bio.

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“Power, Passion & Pose” is officially on view! Pick out your favorite couture outfit, imitate the poses...and marvel at the strength of the human body.

Ken Browar and Deborah Ory. Miriam Miller, New York City Ballet. Dresses by Leanne Marshall. Dye sublimation print on aluminium, 2015. On loan from the artists.

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Sarabhi Saraf uses audio and video to explore the human relationship with technology. She creates video installations, performances, sculptures, and sound compositions. Her work is intriguing and unique. This image is from “Fold,” which is in the Hunter's collection (you may have seen it during "The F Word: We Mean Female!").

Surabhi Saraf (born 1983), “Fold,” 2010. 1080p high definition video, 2/5. Museum purchase.

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Toast the Terrace with us! Celebrate summer on the Hunter’s recently updated open-air River Terrace. The evening will feature live jazz, an open bar, hors d'oeuvres, and a DJ after sunset. Tickets on sale now in our bio link.

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Today is #InternationalMuseumDay! Support your favorite museums today by visiting in person or online. 🏛❤️

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Join us this Thursday at 5PM for the opening of “Power, Passion & Pose: Photographs by Ken Browar and Deborah Ory.” The husband-and-wife team has spent years documenting celebrity ballet dancers. Meet the artists and learn about their inspiration and creative process firsthand! Free with museum admission.

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Hung Liu grew up in China during the Maoist regime. Much of her work pulls from that experience. She finds her subjects in old photographs and paints them, then covers her canvas in linseed oil. The oil smudges the figures, much like memory distorts reality.

Liu’s current work includes American subjects as well, particularly children of the Dust Bowl era.

Hung Liu (b. 1948), “Pullman” (detail), 2004, oil on canvas. Museum purchase. 2009.3

Hung Liu (b. 1948), “Wildflower” (detail), 1999, lithograph, 12/20. Purchased with funds donated by friends in honor of Mary Anna Thomison. 2001.5

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Power, Passion & Pose opens next week! Don't miss the opening talk Thursday, May 20, with artists Ken Browar and Deborah Ory, and learn what it’s like to photograph renowned ballet and modern dancers.

Ken Browar and Deborah Ory. James Whiteside, Principal, American Ballet Theatre. Dye sublimation print, 2015. On loan from the artists.

Ken Browar and Deborah Ory. Christine Shevchenko and Devon Teuscher, Principals, American Ballet Theatre. Clothing by Oscar de la Renta, Dye sublimation print, 2018, On loan from the artists.

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Artist Judith Schaechter creates her vivid stained glass pieces through a complex process. She engraves, sandblasts, paints and fires her glass to create narrative scenes.

In European Gothic cathedrals, the light from stained glass windows was associated with divinity. Schaechter embraces this historic tradition. She often places her heroines in situations that are reminiscent of Biblical tales.

The bird in the corner of this piece might remind you of a character from a Disney cartoon. But the overall imagery recalls a scene straight out of the Renaissance (Mary visited by the Archangel Michael and the Holy Spirit). In our contemporary context, we can also interpret the deluge of flowers as life's ceaseless concerns.

What other interpretations can you think of?

Judith Schaechter (b. 1961), "Efflorescence," 2019. Stained glass lightbox. Museum purchase, 2019.25

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Join us this Thursday (that’s tomorrow!) at 6pm for an immersive discussion moderated by Erika Roberts (pictured here). Andreya Toney, Arche Twitty, and other poets will share their art and process. Come meet creatives and be inspired!

Whitfield Lovell (b. 1959), "Hope," 1999, charcoal on wood, found objects, Museum purchase made possible by the generosity of the 2000 Collectors' Group.

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Roger Shimomura is a third generation Japanese American. He was held in an American internment camp during World War II as a child. His work comments on that experience as well as issues of race, bigotry, and misunderstandings.

This self-portrait is about being part of the cultural and ethnic minority in his current home of Kansas. In it, Shimomura portrays himself as he imagines others see him. In a poignant twist, even American cartoons Dick Tracy, Donald Duck, Dagwood, and Pluto turn their backs on Shimomura’s caricatured self.

Roger Shimomura (b. 1939), “Kansas Samurai,” 2004, lithograph, edition of 46. Museum purchase. 2008.10. Courtesy of the artist.

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Stop by this Sunday for a family-friendly printmaking event! From 2-4pm, explore the galleries and create lasting memories. Free with museum admission.

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Mark your calendars:: “Power, Passion & Pose: Photographs by Ken Browar and Deborah Ory” goes on view May 21! The Hunter’s next exhibition is the meeting place of dance and couture fashion. Browar’s and Ory’s photographs highlight the beauty and athleticism of today’s most celebrated dancers.

Ken Browar and Deborah Ory. Christine Shevchenko, Principal, American Ballet Theatre Dress by Iris Van Herpen. Dye sublimation print, 2018. On loan from the artists.

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Are you vaccinated and ready to get out of the house? We’ve got some events coming up in May to pencil in:

May 2: Throwback Thursday
May 9: Family Printmaking Class
May 13: Vision + Verse: Paint, Poetry, and Process
May 16: Artful Yoga with Michelle Hunter
May 20: Power, Passion & Pose opening

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These two works are on loan to the Hunter from the Houston Museum of Fine Arts just down the street!

Anna Frances “Fanny” Connor Simpson was a talented pottery artist. She graduated from Newcomb College in Louisiana and made pottery with the Newcomb Pottery company during its peak. These two pieces reflect the company's typical style, which was inspired by the surrounding Louisiana landscape. Want to learn more? You can see these vessels and others in a new display in the Hunter's east wing.

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We still have a few spots left for Art Camp at the Hunter! Taught by local artists and museum professionals, our summer camps are designed to immerse campers in a hands-on approach to artistic methods, materials, and inspirations. Find your child a spot in our bio link.

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Did you know that a Hunter Museum membership earns you a discount at some local Chattanooga businesses? Here’s a list of places that offer 10-15% discounts to Hunter Museum members:

Alleia Restaurant
Art Creations
Back Inn Café
Clayworks, LLC
Gannon Art Center
Huck and Peck
Rembrandt’s Coffee House
River Gallery
Shadowbox Paperie
Shuptrine’s Gallery
St. John’s Meeting Place
St. John’s Restaurant
Tony’s Pasta Shop and Trattoria

Learn more about membership benefits through the link in our bio.

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Looking for ways to celebrate Earth Day? Take a sculpture walk around town! From the Riverwalk to Renaissance Park, you’ll get to enjoy both art and nature. Find the map in our bio link.

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Artist Katja Oxman's paintings have a distinct theme. Her scenes often feature oriental carpets, plants, boxes, and postcards of famous artworks. Angles are a key element in her compositions, and viewers get a bird's eye view of the scene. Can you name some of the artists Oxman has copied here?

Scroll to the last slide to see if you guessed correctly!

Katja Oxman (b. 1942), “An Acre for a Bird to Choose,” 2000. Aquatint etching, edition 46/75. Anonymous gift, 2017.5

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It’s your last weekend to see “Under Construction: Collage from The Mint Museum.” If you haven’t seen it already, you’ll want to make time for the wide variety of colors, materials, and techniques this show presents.
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Howardena Pindell. “Autobiography: East/West (Gardens),” 1983, acrylic, gouache, tempera, postcards on museum board. Collection of The Mint Museum, Charlotte, NC. Gift of the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters: Hassam, Speicher, Betts and Symons Funds 1992. 1992.3. © 1983 Howardena Pindell

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A round up of some recent visitor photos! You 🧑🏻‍🎨 + Art 🖼 + Camera 📷 = More Art 🎨

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Maurice Prendergast's artistic career began when he was apprenticed to a commercial artist. Later, he studied in Paris and Venice. There he was exposed to artists such as Paul Cezanne, Vittore Carpaccio, and Pierre Bonnard and learned new methods and techniques. Tellingly, his works are mosaic-like paintings full of people and colorful landscapes.

Maurice Prendergast (1859-1924), “Gloucester Harbor,” 1918, oil on canvas. Gift of the Benwood Foundation. 1976.3.28

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It’s your last week to see “Under Construction: Collage from The Mint Museum!” Meet up with a friend for a safe get-together to talk about art and life.

Felicia van Bork (American, born Canadian, b. 1962), “How to Mine the Past,” 2012. Monotype collage. The Mint Museum, Charlotte, N.C. Gift of Jerald Melberg and Felicia van Bork, 2016.9

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We’re over halfway to our goal! Like so many cultural institutions, the Hunter faces setbacks from the Covid-19 pandemic. Help us spread the word to reach a $150,000 match! Link in bio.

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In this artwork, Walter Gay included a painting within his painting. There is a reproduction of James McNeill Whistler’s famous “Portrait of the Artist’s Mother.” Ironically, Whistler’s painting was made as a statement against cluttered interiors. See Whistler’s painting in our bio link.

Walter F. Gay (1856-1937), “Interior.” Oil on canvas on heavy cardboard. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bentley, Sr., 2000.24.3

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The images for this collage come from a children’s encyclopedia. Artist Anne Lemanski pieced them together on the inside cover of “The Giant Golden Book of Mathematics,” then created a larger print of the same image. When you visit “Under Construction: Collage from The Mint Museum,” you can see both the smaller and larger versions.

Anne Lemanski (born 1969), “Blue Go-Go: Skeleton,” 2015, Collage, 13 1/8 x 10 1/2 inches, The Mint Museum, Gift of Lorne Lassiter and Gary Ferraro, 2020.1.3, Image courtesy of The Mint Museum, Charlotte, NC.

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The curators have rotated some of the artworks in the permanent collection. Keep an eye out for works newly on view in the mansion and east wing galleries!

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Edith Varian Cockroft (1881-1962) was a well-known artist in her lifetime. Her vivid scenes were highly innovative at the time. Cockcroft created ceramics, textiles, and set designs, as well as paintings.

This painting features a circus parade in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Circus parades advertised their amusements in hopes to attract ticket buyers for their upcoming shows, and were a highlight of small town life.

Edith Varian Cockcroft (1881-1962), “The Circus is in Town,” 1912, oil on canvas. Museum purchase. 1995.5

#WomensHistoryMonth #5WomenArtists

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In the 1980s, artist Sam Gilliam departed from the traditional rectangular form. He began notching the corners and rounding the edges of his compositions. This large artwork is layered with different colors, textures and shapes. Although Gilliam started "Composition in Violet" in 1982, it wasn't finished until twenty-some years later. While working on an installation at The Mint Museum in 2004, he added the small panel in the lower right corner.

Photos don't do this piece justice, so make plans to see it in person before April 18!

Sam Gilliam (American, b. 1933), “Composition Around Violet, 1982-2004. Mixed media. The Mint Museum, Charlotte, NC. Gift of Charles Gorsey in memory of Edith Gorsey, 2002.38

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Next week: hear Radcliffe Bailey speak about his art, his process, and answer your questions. Bailey is known for his mixed media work exploring African American heritage and life in the American South. Register for the virtual Art Wise next Thursday at 6pm in our bio.

© Photo by LaMont Hamilton.

Radcliffe Bailey (b. 1968). “In the Returnal,” 2007, photograph, acrylic, plant material, wax, Georgia red clay, glitter, oil stick on wood. Museum purchase.

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The Hunter Museum is closing early at 5 pm today due to inclement weather. Stay safe!

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“For the pieces I make, the gesture is really more within the body, it’s like an internalized gesture, which is more about the content, the state of mind or of being at a given instant."

Artist Deborah Butterfield's sculptures appear to be made of driftwood or other scrap materials. In reality, they are bronze sculptures with a patina that resembles wood. The horse sculptures seem to reflect a sense of grace and movement.

Deborah Butterfield (b. 1949), “Boreal,” 2001, cast bronze with patina. Museum purchase. 2002.5
#WomensHistoryMonth #5WomenArtists

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Register for summer art camp at the Hunter today! Spots are filling up fast. Visit our website to learn more, or click the link in our bio.

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Which Tennessee Arts Commission license plate is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

Every purchase of an Arts plate supports the arts in Tennessee! #TNArtsCommission

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Marina Zurkow’s “Mesocosm” is an animated landscape that changes according to an underlying algorithm. Playing in a long, looping cycle, this work is a recreation of New York City’s Times Square. Each 12-minute cycle represents a minute of virtual time and a year in this on-screen world takes 73 hours. Each cycle is different from the last based on the code, much like each day is different from the last in reality.

To create “Mesocosm,” Zurkow used images from Google Street View and photographs. She also researched what the city looked like before colonization when it had rolling meadows, forests, and streams.

Marina Zurkow (b. 1962), “Mesocosm (Times Square),” 2014. Custom software-driven hand drawn animation (color, sound), computer, edition 2/5, 2 AP. Museum purchase, 2019.20

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What would you title this collage?

Artist Eva Pennink began her career as a noted model and fashion photographer. But later in life, she turned to collage as her primary form of creative expression. She cheekily used sources from both art history and contemporary culture, and the results are both thought provoking and humorous. Pennink left this piece untitled. What would you call it?

"Under Construction: Collage from The Mint Museum" is on view through April 18.

Eva Pennink (Dutch, 1911–2008). “Untitled (Figures and Record Player),” unknown date. Paper Collage. The Mint Museum, Charlotte, NC, Anonymous Donor. 1980.242.2

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You’re invited to a virtual evening with artist Iruka Maria Toro, painter of “The Invisible Life of Small Things.” Tune in via Zoom next Monday to hear about her current projects and creative process. Register for free in bio.

Iruka Maria Toro (b. 1983), The Invisible Life of Small Things, (detail), 2011, acrylic paint. Museum Purchase: Funds provided by an Anonymous Donor. 2013.56. Collection of The Mint Museum, Charlotte, NC. © Iruka Maria Toro (from Under Construction: Collage from The Mint Museum on view through April 18, 2021)

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Maria Sol Escobar (aka Marisol) was born to Venezuelan parents in Paris, France. Her family immigrated to the U.S. when she was a child. Marisol was mainly a sculptor and her art questioned the prescribed social roles and restraints women face.

In Pop art, a woman's role was often depicted as either mother or seductress. Female perspectives were rarely presented. But in this print, Marisol offers an alternative vision. Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton were two of the early leaders in the women’s rights, abolitionist, and social reform movements. Here, they take center stage on their own, without tones of motherhood or sensuality.

This print is now on view in the Hunter mansion.

Marisol Escobar (1930-2016). “Women’s Equality” (from the Kent Bicentennial Portfolio: Spirit of Independence), 1975. Lithograph, 20/125. Gift of the Lorillard Company. 1976.27

#WomensHistoryMonth #5WomenArtists #WomensDay2021

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Kristina Rogers’ works are hauntingly poetic. Often dark and mysterious, they include layered photographs and personal objects. Despite their biographical touch, they highlight universal themes as well. Think of family ties, the passage of time, and the tension between the manmade and natural worlds.

When you look at these collages, what stories come to your mind? What photographs would you include in a collage like these?

Kristina Rogers (American, 1945–2011).

Untitled, unknown date. Collage. The Mint Museum, Charlotte, NC. Gift of the Artist, 2011.41.88.

Untitled, unknown date. Collaged photographs. The Mint Museum, Charlotte, NC. Gift of the Artist, 2011.41.14

Untitled, 2010. Mixed media and photographic collage. The Mint Museum, Charlotte, NC. Gift of the Artist, 2011.41.8

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Get your stretch on this Sunday at Artful Yoga! Instructor Madison Myers will lead the practice accompanied by live music from local band Sunsap.

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Artist Carol Prusa creates her drawings using an old technique called silverpoint. Often used during the Gothic and Renaissance eras, this method uses a metal point or silver rod to create the drawing on a prepared surface. Mistakes can't be fixed, so the artist has to have a steady hand. Each piece takes upwards of 700 hours.

Prusa’s drawings reference the cosmos, scientific illustration, grids, cartography, weather patterns, and biological and organic shapes.

Carol Prusa (b. 1956). “Pentacle,” 2010. Silverpoint, graphite, titanium white pigment with acrylic binder on acrylic hemisphere with lens, iPod with video. Museum purchase with contributions from Spectrum 2014. 2013.11

#WomensHistoryMonth #5WomenArtists

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Why does art matter to you? We’d love to hear your thoughts. (There’s something in it for you, too!)

We’re excited to participate in a national survey of museum-goers, sponsored by the American Alliance of Museums. The data from this survey will help us to be more effective serving our community.

It takes about 9 minutes to complete, and as a thank you, you can enter to win one of four $100 Amazon gift cards.

Visit the link in our bio to get started!

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Carrie Mae Weems titled this piece, "Not Manet’s Type." Her mention of Edouard Manet, a French artist, brings the artwork "Olympia" to mind. In "Olympia," as in many historic artworks, an African woman is given a subservient role.
But in "Not Manet's Type," Weems adopts a traditional pose and makes herself the subject. Her thoughtful work explores how images shape our perceptions of gender, race, and class.

Click our bio link to see a picture of “Olympia.”

Carrie Mae Weems (b. 1953), “Not Manet’s Type,” 2001. Photolithograph 17/40. Museum purchase. 2003.1

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Getting married or hosting an event?

The Hunter has last minute specials and availability for prime Saturday dates! You'll want to snatch these dates up before they're gone!
* Saturday, May 1st, 2021
* Saturday, May 8th, 2021
* Saturdays in July and August 2021
* Saturday, October 9th, 2021

Additional dates and specials are available upon request by contacting the special events department at www.huntermuseum.org/rental-app

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Though this artwork from the Hunter’s collection may look like a children’s pop up book at first glance, don't be fooled. Kara Walker's book "A Curious Interpretation of the Wit of a Negress in Troubled Times" tells a serious tale of contemporary racism and gender discrimination.

In it, the female main character is emancipated only to discover that freedom is a fable. Walker's allegory addresses both the past and present stereotypes and challenges facing Black women. By using a literal book to tell the story, Walker turns the viewer into an active participant. Readers are invited to engage intimately with the challenging history of race relations in the U.S.

Kara Elizabeth Walker (b. 1969). “Freedom: A Fable (A Curious Interpretation of the Wit of a Negress in Troubled Times with Illustrations),” 1997. Book, edition of 4000. Gift of Cleve Scarbrough, 1998.1

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We picked a bouquet of flowers for our collage crush, @themintmuseum. Happy Valentine’s!

Your admirer,
Hunter Museum

#MuseumLoveLetter

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Art is up for interpretation, and everyone has their own story to tell.

Escape the house (and the cold) and find a new story at the Hunter. Paper maps and guides are now available to aid your exploration.

Photo from Brittany Burris Photography @brittany_burris_photography
Harriet Whitney Frishmuth (1880 - 1980). “Crest of the Wave,” 1926. Bronze. 66 x 16 x 15 in. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cartter Lupton. 1965.4.2. East Wing, Gallery, 12

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“I was trained traditionally as a painter, but I find paint to be an incredibly burdensome tradition. So I’ve been essentially painting with things that aren’t paint. My big artistic theme is the mingling of the sacred and the profane, the trashy and the beautiful.

‘Ghost Orchid Plastic Nebula’ is inspired by both the psychedelic ‘flower power’ aesthetic of the 1960s as well as ‘science’ photos of space and other natural phenomena. The composition recalls a starburst or nebula, the cloud of dust thrown out by the explosion of a dying star, bursting with plant imagery. Many of the flora, like the fantastical ghost orchid which is found throughout the painting, are endangered or extinct in the wild, their natural habitats threatened by human impact.”
—Sheila Gallagher

Sheila Gallagher, American, b. 1966. “Ghost Orchid Plastic Nebula.” Melted plastic on armature. 72.5 x 65.25 x 3.875 in. The Mint Museum, Charlotte, NC. Museum purchase with funds provided by Wells Fargo. 2018.48

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Join us in-person or virtually next week for a creative collage class! Spend the evening making a colorful collage inspired by art in the Hunter’s special exhibition “Under Construction: Collage from The Mint Museum.” Visit our bio link to register.

#ChattanoogaFun

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In lieu of the Inauguration Day congressional luncheon, First Lady Jill Biden and Sen. Roy Blunt presented President Joe Biden with a large painting by Robert S. Duncanson, on loan from the Smithsonian Museum.

Robert Duncanson was one of the very few African American artists who became a well known painter in the 1800s. He completed the painting now in the Hunter’s collection as the abolitionist movement was reaching its height. Duncanson supported the movement in a variety of ways. While there does not seem to be any reference to the anti-slavery cause in this painting, he inserted subtle messages in other landscapes. For example, he included African American figures in some scenes. At other times, Duncanson chose to paint a scene from a literary work which reflected his yearning for a society of peace and prosperity for all.

Robert Seldon Duncanson (1821-1872). “Landscape,” 1851, oil on canvas. Museum purchase.

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“Under Construction: Collage from The Mint Museum” is now open! Visit this weekend and explore the colorful world of collage.

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The interactives in the East Wing are ready for you! Play with magnetized pieces to create your own Robert Rauschenberg-inspired combine (as the artist called his large-scale collages) or an assemblage sculpture like Louise Nevelson.

Pieces are cleaned and sanitized regularly by museum staff.

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These prints are part of a series of 24 prints created by artist Jennifer Bartlett. Each represents an hour of the day and a view from Bartlett’s home and studio in Manhattan. (Yep, that pool is from the artist’s New York home). The grid structure is methodical. In each of the prints, the elements add up to the number 60. Seemingly random artifacts of daily life tease us into making up a story about the scene we’ve found there.

Want more 24-hour fun? Check out "The Clock" by Christian Marclay, a day-long video drawn from film clips. It's a mesmerizing way to fill a day of social distancing when you’ve run through your Netflix queue. Link in bio.

Jennifer Bartlett (b. 1941), "5 a.m. from Air: 24 Hours," "5 p.m. from Air: 24 Hours," "6 p.m. from Air: 24 Hours," 1994. Color etching with sugarlift, aquatint, drypoint and
scraping (printed on Twinrocker hand made paper), 13/65. Museum purchase

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When no one else is wearing a mask 😷 #BernieSanders

Francis Luis Mora (1874-1940) "An Out of Town Trolley," 1916. Oil on canvas. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Scott L. Probasco, Jr., In Honor of Ruth Holmberg. 2006.2

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“Under Construction: Collage from The Mint Museum” opens a week from today! This exhibition is a journey through the modern history of collage and its impact on art. Learn all about it next week during Virtual Art Wise with Dr. Jonathan Stuhlman, The Mint Museum’s Senior Curator of American Art. You don’t want to miss it: link in bio.

Iruka Maria Toro. The Invisible Life of Small Things, 2011, acrylic paint. Museum Purchase: Funds provided by an Anonymous Donor. 2013.56. Collection of The Mint Museum, Charlotte, NC. © Cristina Toro

Eva Pennink, (1911 – 2008), Untitled (Figures and Record Player). Paper Collage. Anonymous Donor. 1980.242.2

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It’s #MuseumSelfie day! Our guests are a beautiful part of the art at the Hunter. Join the trend and tag us in your favorite photos! 📸

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“True compassion is more than flinging a coin to a beggar; it comes to see that an edifice which produces beggars needs restructuring.”

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day by checking out our recommended reading list, or register for the Urban League of Chattanooga’s MLK Day Youth Empowerment Experience today at 3 pm.
Link in bio.

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Support Chattanooga's Black entrepreneurs and creatives this year by shopping Black-owned businesses in Chattanooga. We’ve compiled a list to help you get started. Link in bio.

P.S. We miss seeing these smiling faces in person at the Hunter!

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Since spring 2020, the Hunter has been distributing Art Packs to Hamilton County students. The Art Packs are full of activities and supplies for students, and come in both English and Spanish.

Consider supporting our mission to connect people of all backgrounds to creativity, knowledge, and ideas by donating to our Propel Past Covid campaign, where every dollar is matched. Link in bio.

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Did you know that Yellow Wave took the artist more than a year to complete? Pop culture, art historical references, and icons from East and West collide in Jiha Moon’s work. The artist layers materials and metaphors to upend stereotypes and cultural assumptions.

Traditional Korean Hanji mulberry paper creates the foundation of this piece. Moon uses a Korean fan shape, exaggerated at times to form a heart or a peach. Peaches are an auspicious fruit in Korean cultural lore, as well as a reference to Moon’s current home state of Georgia.

Yellow Wave is part of a series exploring the exoticism of both Eastern and Western cultures. As a Korean woman, Moon finds blond hair to be ‘exotic.' Golden tresses weave through the artwork, and landscapes, dragons, Korean text, and fortune cookies intermix in the layered construction.

Jiha Moon (b. 1973), “Yellow Wave,” 2013. Ink, acrylic, embroidery patches, glitter, stickers, collaged prints on hanji paper. Museum purchase with funds contributed from Spectrum 2014. Courtesy of the artist.

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This weekend is your last chance to see “The F Word: We Mean Female!” Say farewell to your favorite pieces before January 11.

#WeMeanFemale

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What are your hopes, dreams, and goals for the New Year? Comment below with an emoji to describe it – or draw/paint/sculpt them and tag us in a picture!

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After her father was imprisoned for being in the Chinese Nationalist party, artist Hung Liu was sent to live with her grandmother. This is where her art training began. But soon after the Cultural Revolution began, she was sent to be “reeducated” in the Beijing countryside for four years. She secretly took photographs of the farmers there, some of which served as an inspiration for her work. (See the first photo.)

After coming to the U.S. in 1984, Liu dug further into archives of Chinese history. She found a book of images of young women, each with a floral pseudonym. Scholars suggest that books like these were used to sell women from poor homes as prostitutes to male clients. Liu has created several works using these women’s photos (see second photo). The series, titled ‘Wildflower,’ references both the pseudonyms and the resiliency of wildflowers.

“The F Word: We Mean Female!” closes on January 10. Make plans to see these artworks before they go off view.

Hun Liu (b. 1948), “Pullman,” 2004. Oil on canvas. Museum purchase.

Hung Liu (b. 1948), “Wildflower,“ 1999, lithograph, 12/20. Purchased with funds donated by friends in honor of MaryAnna Thomison.

#YearOfFemaleArtists #ThroughHerEyes #WeMeanFemale #FeministFriday

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The Hunter will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day, as well as closing early on New Year’s Eve. We wish you and yours a happy and healthy holiday!

This awesome photo was taken by Roberto Venegas.

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Can you spot something new here?
William Merritt Chase's “Apprentice” is on loan to us and is now on view in our Impressionist gallery. Beyond the use of loose brushstrokes, this work isn't easily associated with the Impressionist style, but it represents early steps towards American impressionism, which was often grittier than the European style. Chase's earlier works, like this painting, reflect this darker style, but his later works became much more recognizable as Impressionist. Stop by and take a selfie with the Apprentice!

William Merritt Chase (1849-1916), "Apprentice," 1875. Oil on canvas.On loan from a private collection, Courtesy of Susan Nelly, The Villa America Fine Art and Debra Force Fine Art, New York, 16.20

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Have you visited Virtual Hunter recently? The museum’s web portal full of art activities, learning resources, and videos recently won an award from the Lookout chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. Check out Virtual Hunter in our bio link!

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Let’s keep a good thing going.

Support for cultural institutions is critical at a time like this, and the Hunter is no exception. Donate now to support everything you love about the Hunter, and your gift will be matched, dollar for dollar. Link in bio.

3rd photo: Lesley Dill [born 1950], “Rise”, 2006-2007, Laminated fabric, hand-dyed cotton, paper, metal, silk, organza with cotton, Dimensions vary, Gift of Lesley Dill, 2015.6

Last photo: Randolph Rogers (1825-1892), “Ruth Gleaning,” 1851. White marble. Museum purchase.

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It may seem like a long ways away, but January will be here before you know it. Start the year off right on January 7 with a virtual Art Wise artist talk. Ashley V. Blalock, who will be designing a custom installation in the museum’s mansion staircase, will share the thoughts and processes behind her work. Link in bio. #FeministFriday #YearOfFemaleArtists #ThroughHerEyes

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Join us for artful yoga this Sunday at 1:30pm. Class starts with a discussion, then the art-inspired practice begins. 🧘🏽‍♂️🧘🏿‍♀️🧘🏻 Masks and physical distancing are required.

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The Hunter is many things to many people. For Martha Mackey, the Hunter Museum is a transformational education experience.

We’re excited to share that every donation made to our Propel Past Covid fund will be matched, up to $150,000. No amount is too small! Donate now to support what you love about the Hunter. Link in bio. #PropelPastCovid

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Made up of several panels, and using real objects such as wings, an oar, and fabric, this work doesn’t seem to have a central focus. Artist Robert Rauschenberg called these non-traditional arrangements Combines. His stream-of-consciousness approach and use of unusual materials set him apart from other artists of this time. He also used a commercial printing process. In doing so, he blurred the distinctions between ‘fine art’ and everyday life. And by allowing chance to determine the placement of these objects, he left the interpretation of the piece to you, the viewer. He underscores this idea by incorporating a mirror into the screen.

If you were to make a Combine, what would you put in it?

Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008), “Opal Reunion,” 1976, mixed media combine, 6 panels. Gift of the Benwood Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Davenport, Jr., Ruth S. and A. William Holmberg, and Mr. and Mrs. Olan Mills II

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Like many arts organizations, the Hunter has been adversely affected by the pandemic. We’re launching a Propel Past Covid campaign to help sustain the museum through this difficult time. Donate now to support everything you love about the Hunter, and please consider sharing this post. Learn more in our bio link. #PropelPastCovid

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Shop small tomorrow at the Hunter Museum Store from 10am-5pm. Museum members get 10% off! No admission necessary.

*Please note that there are capacity limits at the Museum Store. #ShopSmallChattanooga #ShopSmallChatt

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Art Bridges has been a huge supporter of the Hunter Museum, especially in the past year. Through their sponsorship of Virtual Hunter, artwork loans, outreach, new equipment, programs, and more, their support has helped the Hunter to continue engaging with and reaching our community -- even when the museum was closed. Thank you @artbridgesfoundation!

Glenn Ligon (b. 1960). "Untitled (I Am Somebody)," 1991. Oil stick, gesso and graphite on wood. 80 x 30 inches. On loan from Art Bridges. On view in the Mansion.

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A 1961 graduate from Vassar College, Nancy Graves was the youngest person yet chosen for a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum of Art. During her career, she created a variety of sculptures, paintings, drawings, watercolors, and prints. Graves often made use of her own earlier artwork. "Canoptic Prestidigitation," an exploration of texture, color, and pattern, is one such piece.

Nancy Graves (1939 - 1995), “Canoptic Prestidigitation,” 1990, lithograph printed from eighteen aluminum plates, in twenty-three colors, with chiné colle and applied cast paper piece, 11/40. Museum purchase.

#ThroughHerEyes #YearOfFemaleArtists #WeMeanFemale #FeministFriday

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