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Lalla Essaydi

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Mediterranea: American Art from the Graham D. Williford Collection

opens September 24, 2021

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Ashley V. Blalock: Bridging the Hunter

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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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The gallery is being prepped for the next special exhibition, are you ready? We know we are!

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Thank you to everyone who submitted questions for #AskACurator day. We loved these! Check out more questions and answers on our Facebook page @ Hunter Museum of American Art

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This Thursday, Jerome Meadows, lead artist of the forthcoming Ed Johnson Memorial, will delve into the importance of public art and its unique purpose within our shared spaces. His talk begins at 6pm.

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Andrea, the museum’s graphic designer, shows off her support for the arts with her @TNArtsCommission license plate! Every plate purchased supports the arts in Tennessee. Click the link in bio to learn more!

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This lovely image was made during our last Family Fun Day and we couldn’t agree more!

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Don’t mind us, we’re just hanging out in the “Indigo” exhibit looking at the great questions we’re being sent for #AskaCurator.

Have a question you want to ask? Comment below and on September 15th our curatorial team will answer them!

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Have you ever wondered what it’s like behind the scenes at a museum? #AskaCurator is coming up next week so send us the questions you’ve always wanted answered. We’ll reveal the answers on September 15th!

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Leonardo Drew is a sculptor who combines objects into intricate sculptures that challenge the spaces around them. He unifies the materials through different techniques of weathering, such as burning and painting. Many of his pieces have mentions of the housing development he grew up in. Each piece he makes is a unique exploration of color, form, and the symbolic circle of life. #arthistory

Leonardo Drew (b. 1961) “Number 183T,” 2016, wood and paint. Museum Purchase, 2021.5.a-c. Photography by Kevin Todora.

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Teen Night is back at the Hunter!
Tomorrow, join us for a night designed by teens for teens. Bring your friends for a creative night of art activities and teen-led experiences relating to our current exhibition Power, Passion & Pose: Photographs by Ken Browar and Deborah Ory. Organized by the Hunter Museum’s Teen Council.

Youth 17 and under free.

Masks required for all guests over 5, regardless of vaccination status.

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Run, don’t walk! There is only ONE week left of our current exhibition Power, Passion & Pose: Photographs by Ken Browar and Deborah Ory. You don’t want to miss your opportunity to see it for $5 as part of Throwback Thursday this week.

Maggie Norris Gown (left). Marchesa Gown (right)

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Staff Highlight: Meet Cynthia Boucher, the Guest Services Lead. She hires, trains, and supports the guest service staff in the museum and buys the products for the museum store. She researches products and vendors to find items that reflect the exhibitions on show, giving guests a memory they can take home with them.

A couple of her favorite works at the museum are “Diamond in Milk” by Amber Cowan and “Mesocosm (Times Square) by Marina Zurkow. Both pieces are currently on view.

Amber Cowan (b. 1981) “Diamond in Milk,” 2018, flameworked American pressed glass, mixed media. Museum purchase with funds contributed from Spectrum 2019, 2019.26.

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If you stop by the “Power, Passion, & Pose” exhibition, you have to strike a pose in front of an artwork. We don’t make the rules 😉

Thank you to @marisapaullgorst, @Maggiekate313, and @Christianawillocks for sharing their poses!

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In honor of National Womens Equality Day this week we're shining a light on artist Lilly Martin Spencer. #NationalWomensEqualityDay

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Join us tomorrow for the debut performance of Chattanooga Ballet’s new professional company and the premiere of Capture, choreographed by Artistic Director Brian McSween and inspired by the current exhibition Power, Passion & Pose: Photographs by Ken Browar and Deborah Ory. The performance begins at 6pm!

Image credit: Melissa Marie Photography, costume by Bruce Bui (Ballet Memphis).

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Did you know? #Cyanotypes are the oldest form of photo reproduction, created without a camera. Cyanotypes are made using a mixture of iron compounds, which when exposed to UV light and washed in water then oxidize to create the signature Prussian Blue images. The technique was invented in 1841 by Sir John Herschel. Check out the images made at our cyanotype studio session earlier this week!

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Join us for a creative hands-on afternoon for the whole family!

Family Fun Day is planned for this Sunday at 2pm. We’ll have art activities for all ages inspired by photography and the human figure, as well as music and interactive sound with local musician Carl Cadwell. Explore the current exhibition Power, Passion & Pose: Photographs by Ken Browar and Deborah Ory for inspiration as you make your creations.

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It's National Nonprofit Day!

Our oldest building, the mansion, opened as the George Thomas Hunter Gallery of Art in 1952, just two years after George’s death in 1950. Now, the Hunter museum has three buildings, spanning 100 years of architectural styles. We’ve filled these galleries with American art from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, showing just how diverse the American experience is. Learn more and stop by to see our current exhibition Power, Passion & Pose: Photographs by Ken Browar and Deborah Ory. We only have a few short weeks left of this incredible show!

Comment below with one of your favorite memories at the Hunter! #nationalnonprofitday #huntermuseum

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Don't miss out! Receive $50 in bonus dollars when you buy a $100+ Chattanooga Express Card, now through August 20th. Spend it at the Hunter and 80+ other downtown businesses. The cards make great gifts for birthdays, weddings, or teacher appreciation! Buy today at the link in bio!

The Chattanooga Express Card is brought to you by River City Company, EPB and The Benwood Foundation

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Artist George Ayers Cress was born in Anniston, Alabama and studied at Emory University and the University of Georgia. Cress was a big part of Chattanooga’s art community and helped start the UTC Art Department. He served as head of the Art Department for over 30 years. Cress worked with a number of different mediums and shared expressionist views of landscape while also embracing other styles like cubism and abstractionism. In this work, he fuses the flowers into the landscape abstractly with blocks of color and texture. More of his work can be seen on display at the museum.

George Ayers Cress (1921-2008), “Outdoor Bouquet,” 1965, oil on canvas. Gift of Louise Howell, 1984.7.

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The BPATH Committee invites Black Professionals to an upcoming event at the Hunter Museum! Enjoy an evening of art; hip-hop performances by local dancers KG, Tryezz, Kunstruct, and Fyrefli; networking; and sweet treats from Passion Pies. This Monday 8/16 at 5:30 pm.

This free bi-monthly series offers exclusive museum access, an opportunity to explore art by African American artists, a chance to network and meet other professionals. Register at the link in our bio!

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It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Hung Liu. Born in Maoist Communist China in 1948, Liu grew up in a time that banned all aspects of her educated life during the early years of the Cultural Revolution. She was the granddaughter of a scholar and daughter of a teacher that highlighted the importance of education for her. Liu’s father was a counter-revolutionary who was imprisoned in a labor camp for rebelling against the Communist regime. In 1968 at the young age of 20, Hung was separated from her family and sent to live with a peasant family in the countryside near Beijing to endure a life of hard labor. During this time and the early years that followed she secretly explored her interest in painting and would seek out solitary refuge where she could paint small plein air paintings which she kept in hiding.

Later she became one of the first Chinese artists to establish a career in the west. Her paintings featured layered brushstrokes combined with washes of linseed oil which gives the imagery an ethereal and drippy appearance. Liu was a two-time recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship in painting and she also received a Lifetime Achievement Award in Printmaking from the Southern Graphics Council International in 2011.

She will truly be missed.

Hung Liu (1948-2021), “Pullman" (detail), 2004, oil on canvas. Museum purchase, 2009.3.

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Did you know? We offer a sensory friendly map for all guests including our neurodiverse visitors. These are a few of the pages on sound, light, and touch. This and the social narrative guide are on our website under the “Learn” tab and “Hunter kids & families.” Link in bio!

We’re looking forward to your visit!

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Have you seen this? Jiha Moon’s “yellow wave” mixed media painting is a statement piece in our collection. If you are exploring the Hunter Museum virtually you can piece this art together in a virtual jigsaw puzzle. http://www.huntermuseum.org/create

Jiha Moon (b. 1973), "Yellow Wave," 2013, mixed media with ink, acrylic, embroidery patches, glitter, stickers, and collaged prints on hanji paper. Museum purchase with funds contributed from Spectrum 2014, 2014.10

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It’s our favorite day of the month, Throwback Thursday! This month is a special treat. Tonight’s Ballet Esprit performance starts at 6pm AND is only $5, courtesy of Throwback Thursday. From 4-8 pm you can visit the museum's permanent collection for free (yes, really) and see the special exhibition Power, Passion, & Pose for only $5. We hope to see you!

Ken Browar and Deborah Ory, "Calvin Royal III, Soloist, American Ballet Theatre, Vintage Cape by Dior, courtesy New York Vintage," 2018, dye sublimation prints on aluminum. On loan from the artists.

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Please join us tomorrow at 6pm for an evening of modern dance choreographed and performed by the dancers from Ballet Esprit and inspired by the current exhibition Power, Passion & Pose: Photographs by Ken Browar and Deborah Ory.

Admission is $5 and free for members and children 17 and under.

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We are updating our Covid-19 safety precautions. All visitors over the age of 5 must wear a mask when visiting the museum, regardless of vaccination status. Physical distancing is encouraged.

Learn more about all of our Covid-19 precautions at the link below
https://www.huntermuseum.org/visit-plan

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See something new every visit!

Our curators are always reimagining the Hunter’s galleries. By rotating the artworks on view, the collection can be seen in new contexts and with room for endless interpretations. What will you see next?
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Toots Zynsky
#6 (from the Bird of Paradise series), 1988
fillet de verre glass: fused & slumped glass rods

Jennifer Bartlett
5 a.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. from Air: 24 Hours, 1994
color etching with sugarlift, aquatint, drypoint and scraping (printed on Twinrocker handmade paper), 13/65

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Staff Highlight: Meet Elizabeth Le, the Hunter's Registrar. She manages the Hunter's collection and oversees the logistics of our rotating exhibitions. Elizabeth is celebrating her 26th year at the museum!

Here, she explains the works she's doing in these photos:
"We have thirty-one movable screens, plus a larger one mounted on the back wall for large and heavy works. I oversee the inventory and track when any art is moved out of or into art storage. Smaller works are hung along the top half of the screens while larger ones are usually on the bottom. The art ladder is very handy.

"All artwork is examined when it enters and leaves the museum. I use a loupe light to take a closer look at the surface when I think there could be a questionable area. The loupe light magnifies the area and can help me see if there’s paint loss, repairs made to missing sections of the art, or excess dirt/dust. Usually I take a photograph on our tablet and mark it up to create a visual condition report as well as a written one."

#huntermuseum #curator

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Vision and Verse is back at the Hunter! Tomorrow 7/29 poet Erika Roberts @velvetpoetry and dancer Chiara Beck @arajourni bring poetry and dance to life. The event begins at 6pm and is free to the public.

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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.

Did you attend? We would love to see your photos from the event! Tag us @huntermuseum
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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
#onlyinchattanooga #supportlocal #shoplocal #chaeats #supportsmallbusiness #welcomeback #bogo #visitchatt #familyfun

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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.

@nycdanceproject
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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.

@taylorenglishphoto @stephaniegentrydesigns

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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
Venue: @oakleaf_cottage
Model: @fierceandlove101
Hair by: @roseriley.sb.chatthair
Makeup: @crimsonrobinson_mua
Dress: @foxandfernstyle
Event Organizer: @wandermoorephotos

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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.

@joeysnapsphotos

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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.

#AcumenWealthAdvisors @nycdanceproject

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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. 🏛❤️

Picture from @traveling3d

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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.

#acumenwealthadvisors @nycdanceproject

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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
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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!

Photo by @davidbjeffers

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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

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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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