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Second Lives: Remixing the Ordinary
This blockbuster exhibition brings together more than 50 artists from around the world who re-purpose and transform every day, ordinary, and mass-produced objects, from buttons, spools of thread, tires, dog tags, old eyeglasses, and telephone books, into extraordinary works of art. More...
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Elegant Armor: The Art of Jewelry
Inaugurating The Tiffany & Co. Foundation Jewelry Gallery, this exhibition presents jewelry from 1948 to the present, drawn from the Museum’s collection of nearly 500 modern and contemporary designs, ranging from the subtle to the flamboyant, from the purely geometric to the organic, and from narrative to sculptural works that extend the limits of the human body. More...
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Permanently MAD: Revealing the Collection
Unveiling 150 of the most significant works from our permanent holdings, many never previously shown to the public. More...
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Forward Thinking: Building the MAD Collection
Showcasing gifts from our loyal friends and supporters that will significantly enrich our collection; visitors have the unique opportunity to see all of these outstanding works.
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Site-Specific
Throughout the building, enjoy the permanent installations of new works, including a stained-glass commission by Judith Schaechter, an abstract ceramic wall relief by Ruth Duckworth, and a ceramic mural by Robert Arneson, titled Alice House Wall, on display for the first time in 20 years.
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Open Studios: A Behind-the-Scenes View
Start your visit on the 6th floor, where artists working in a variety of materials to create their artworks. Stop by and talk with them about their processes, materials, and concepts. More...
Daily 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm & 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Thursday nights 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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Special Programs:
Open Studios: Second Lives Artist Jean Shin
Saturday, Nov 1
Two sessions: 2:00 pm & 3:00 pm
DIY Salon
Thursday, Nov 6
7:00 pm, $10 General; $7 Members
A night of hands-on art-making, music and refreshments in celebration of Second Lives: Remixing the Ordinary.
Exploring Elegant Armor
Saturday, Nov 22
Starting at 11:00 am
A day-long exploration of Elegant Armor with Open Studios, gallery tour and panel discussion.
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Studio Sundays
Every Sunday, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Hands-on art-making activities for the entire family. Ages 6 and up. More...
$10 per individual, includes admission and all materials
Nov 2 Banding Together
Celebrate and express your style and flair by creating original wearable artwork.
Nov 9 Material World
Get your hands dirty in our studios in this introduction to various mixed media.
Nov 16 Tipping the Scales
From large-scale installations to small-scale sculptures, this workshop explores if and how size matters.
Nov 23 Have a Seat
Expand your ideas of sculpture, furniture and site-specific art while designing a prototype for a bench at MAD’s new home at 2 Columbus Circle.
Nov 30 Metamorphosis
Turn an illustration demonstrating the transformation from one idea, image or object into a 3-dimensional version with mixed media materials.
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A ground-breaking new series of multi-media performances
Select Thursdays
$15 General; $12 Members
Sam Amidon: Home Alone Inside My Head
Thursday, Nov 22
7:30 pm
Sam Amidon will perform a combination of his songs, tunes, videos, and comics.
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Save the Date – Visionaries! 2008
Visionaries!, our biggest annual fundraising gala, will be held at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers on Wednesday, November 12, 2008. Support the Museum and help us honor our artists, designers, and donors. More...
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Peek behind the door of the best of New York City’s contemporary architecture and design projects. Become a Circle member today and receive an invitation to the December 8, 2008 event, featuring The Store at MAD’s designers and private reception. For more information email patrons@madmuseum.org.
Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson
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The Store at MAD
From Tsunami Glasswork’s latest creation to Bruce MacDonald−BRM Design’s Moon Bowls, The Store at MAD recognizes and celebrates the artist, material and design. Come see what’s inside. More...
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Community Partners
The Buckingham Hotel has partnered with the Museum of Arts and Design to offer guests a special package in honor of the museum’s new location, starting at $299/per night* from now until December 28th, and includes two complimentary tickets admission. For further details, visit the Buckingham Hotel web site at www.buckinghamhotel.com or call 888.511.1900. This special package may be booked by using the promotional code, "GOMAD." *Two night minimum.
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From our friends
PULSE Miami 2008
PULSE Contemporary Art Fair announces its fourth Miami edition, returning to its permanent venue at Soho Studios in Miami’s Wynwood District. With a record 16,000 visitors attending last year as well as the highest sales to date, the 2008 edition will reaffirm the Fair’s role as a leader in the highly competitive art market. PULSE Miami 2008 will continue to host the acclaimed cultural programming, including an array of exciting programs and installations.
Additional Miami Fairs:
Art Basel Miami, December 4 – 7 (artbasel.com)
Design Miami, December 2 – 6 (designmiami.com)
Art Miami, December 3 – 7 (art-miami.com)
Bridge Art Fair, December 4 – 7 (bridgeartfair.com)
SCOPE Miami, December 3 – 7 (scope-art.com)
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Acknowledgements
The Museum of Arts and Design gratefully acknowledges support from Maharam, Oldcastle Glass, Steelcase, Suzanne Tick, and Swarovski. Opening week was made possible by BNP Paribas. The Museum’s major opening exhibitions, Second Lives: Remixing the Ordinary, is made possible by American Express, with additional support from the National Endowment for the Arts and The Greenwall Foundation. The major donor dinner was generously underwritten by Northern Trust. J.P. Morgan is the proud sponsor of the Chase Education Exploration Day. The Collector’s lunch was underwritten by Chubb Personal Insurance and Bonhams. Additional support provided by Barefoot Wine, Bombay Sapphire, Design Within Reach, GOOD Magazine, Grolsch, IZZE, and Tommy Bahama Rum.
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