A new exhibit at Hunter Museum titled “Under Construction: Collage from The Mint Museum,” features more than 100 works by more than 30 international artists.
The exhibition focuses on the art of collage, a technique artists made popular in the 20th century, and includes a variety of approaches to the medium.
“Under Construction” examines the growth of the collage technique and aesthetic in the work of Romare Bearden and his colleagues from the 1950s to the present.
It includes numerous works by Bearden, as well as collages by Tim Rollins and K.O.S. (Kids of Survival), Sam Gilliam, Howardena Pindell and James Rosenquist.
Centered on themes such as history, text and abstraction, “Under Construction” also considers how collage has impacted other forms of art, from painting and printmaking to photography and assemblage.
“This exhibition takes a clever look at the cut-and-paste techniques of collage and examines how the medium has influenced all art forms,” notes Hunter associate curator Natalie Mault Mead.
“Under Construction” is organized into thematic sections that explore collage’s approach to narrative and abstract art, the emergence of assemblage and contributions to the digital age, Mead adds.
“The result highlights the remarkable impact of this often-overlooked medium.”
Over the course of the exhibition, Hunter will host several related events, including artist talks, art tutorials and community dialogues, both virtually and in-person.
Visit huntermuseum.org for event listings and links to additional “Under Construction” materials.
The Mint Museum in Charlotte, North Carolina, organized “Under Construction.” EMJ Corporation and Wells Fargo are sponsoring its display at Hunter.
Source: Hunter Museum