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 Turner to Cézanne Opens at the Corcoran after Successful Run at the Everson A remarkably successful exhibition for the Everson Museum of Art, Turner to Cézanne: Masterpieces from the Davies Collection, National Museum Wales had museum-goers lined up and down the block, waiting to catch a glimpse of 53 impressionist and post-impressionist paintings and works on paper. The best attended show in the Everson’s history, Turner to Cézanne helped revitalize tourism in Syracuse, drawing visitors from Buffalo, Rochester, Utica, Albany, and Ottawa and enabling partnerships between the museum and numerous local cultural organizations. The exhibition recently opened at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., where it will be on view through April 5. |
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Two Contemporary Exhibitions Added to AFA Exhibition Program Two monographic exhibitions have been added to the AFA’s roster, both curated by AFA Senior Curator Maura Reilly. Richard Bell: Uz vs. Them will feature the work of Australia’s most talked about contemporary artist. Bell describes himself as "more an activist than an artist," and his politically charged paintings and films address the conflict surrounding the appropriation and exploitation of Aboriginal art by mainstream Australian artists. Ghada Amer: Happily Ever After will be the first touring retrospective of this multimedia artist’s work. In addition to Amer’s well-known canvases embroidered with erotic motifs, the exhibition will include sculptures, photographs, videos, installations, and collaborative works with thematic commonalities. Gender clichés, the representation of female sexuality and pleasure, and western perceptions of Middle Eastern culture will be thoroughly examined in Amer’s work. For further information on either of these exhibitions, please contact AFA Senior Curator Maura Reilly at 212.988.7700 ext. 244 or mreilly@afaweb.org. |
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 ArtTalksGhada Amer Thursday, March 11, 2010, 6:30–8:30 p.m. New York–based multimedia artist Ghada Amer will be the speaker at the next AFA ArtTalk. The subject of an upcoming AFA exhibition (Ghada Amer: Happily Ever After), Amer is best known for pieces in which she "paints" with embroidery. Purchase tickets  Fred Tomaselli Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 6:30–8:30 p.m. The final ArtTalk of the season will feature Fred Tomaselli, an artist internationally recognized for highly textured paintings in which printed materials are layered with leaves and pharmaceuticals and encased in a thick layer of clear resin. Purchase tickets These talks, to be held at Christie’s, will each be followed by a question-and-answer session and a wine reception. Admission for each is $10 per person for AFA members and students with valid identification, $15 per person for guests. |
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| Trustee News Charles Cowles, Brian Ferriso, Alec Machiels, and Julián Zugazagoitia have been elected to the AFA Board of Trustees. Charles Cowles is a retired art dealer and a collector of contemporary art, who for 30 years ran the Charles Cowles Gallery. Brian Ferriso is the Executive Director of the Portland Art Museum and a former Director and CEO of the Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa. Belgian-native Alec Machiels, a partner at the equity firm Pegasus Capital Advisors, is a graduate of Harvard Business School, where he won the 2001 HBS Business Plan Contest with a plan for Potentia Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which he subsequently founded. Julián Zugazagoitia is Director and CEO of El Museo del Barrio in New York. Earlier in his career, he served as a cultural attaché for the Mexican UNESCO delegation in PARIS. |
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| Members Events
Reception Hosted by Jerry Speyer and Katherine Farley Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 6:30–8 p.m. Jerry Speyer and Katherine Farley will welcome the AFA group to a reception and viewing of their private art collection. Chairman of the Museum of Modern Art and Chairman of the Lincoln Center, respectively, Speyer and Farley are prodigious collectors of contemporary art and active supporters of numerous New York arts organizations. Admission is $125 per person for AFA members, $175 per person for guests. Purchase tickets 
ArtWalks—ChelseaSaturday, March 20, 2010, 3:30–6:30 p.m. Enjoy a Saturday afternoon gallery-hopping in Chelsea with AFA Senior Curator Maura Reilly. ArtWalk participants will visit select galleries and have the opportunity to engage in lively conversation about significant works and noteworthy artists. The tour will end with an after-hours reception at Tyler Rollins Fine Art with Thai artist Pinaree Sanpitak. Admission is $35 per person for AFA members, $45 per person for guests. Purchase tickets  Whitney Biennial TourThursday, April 1, 2010, 6:30–8 p.m. Francesco Bonami will lead a private, after-hours tour of 2010, the Whitney’s panoramic signature survey of the latest in American art. This year’s Biennial, curated by Bonami along with Gary Carrion-Murayari, is the 75th in the ongoing series and includes works ranging from film and video to photography, painting, sculpture, drawing, installation, performance, and architecture. Admission is $35 per person for AFA members, $45 per person for guests. Purchase tickets Space is limited and offered on a first come, first served basis. For more information, please call Audrey Flores at 212.988.7700 x230 or email aflores@afaweb.org. SAVE THE DATE  ArtScapes—Chicago April 22–25, 2010 Accompanied by an expert guide, the AFA group will explore the city’s renowned museums and exclusive private collections, visiting the Art Institute of Chicago, the Smart Museum of Art, the Museum of Contemporary Art, and Millennium Park, among others. Hotel accommodations are at the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower, just minutes from the Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Lake Michigan, and upscale boutiques. Registration information and event details will be announced shortly. For more information on upcoming trips and events, please contact Audrey Flores at 212.988.7700 x230 or email aflores@afaweb.org. Become a Member The world of art opens up in new and exciting ways when you become a member of the AFA. Our members enjoy a wide variety of programs and benefits. These include invitations to AFA exhibition openings, discounts on tickets to AFA talks, visits to private collections and artists’ studios, and opportunities to travel with other AFA members. For more information visit the AFA’s website or call Heather Ruth at 212.988.7700 x247. |
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| Development As the AFA reevaluates its mission and opportunities for growth, it has undertaken a crucial strategic planning process. Thanks to AFA Trustee Scott Dahnke, the Parthenon Group, a highly regarded Boston-based strategy consulting firm, will not only be the consultants for the plan but have generously agreed to conduct their work on a pro-bono basis over the next two months. This is equivalent to a donation of services in the amount of approximately $300,000. |
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| AFA Milestone 53 YEARS AGO: At the AFA’s 48th annual convention, held in Houston, Meyer Schapiro gives the keynote address, "The Place of Painting in Contemporary Culture," and Marcel Duchamp gives a brief talk titled "The Creative Act." |
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| Donate Your support helps the AFA continue to be a vital cultural resource, presenting the highest quality art exhibitions, publications, and public programs to a broad and diverse audience. Please help us to continue our work by making a fully tax-deductible contribution online or call Heather Ruth, Senior Manager of Individual Giving and Special Events at 212.988.7700 x247. |
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| Images (top to bottom): Paul Cézanne, The François Zola Dam, ca. 1877–78. Oil on canvas, 21 3/8 x 29 1/4 in. National Museum of Wales; Miss Gwendoline E. Davies Bequest, 1951 (NMWA 2439) • Richard Bell, Wewereherefirst, 2007. Acrylic on canvas, 2 parts, 96 x 144 in. Private collection, Brisbane, Australia • Ghada Amer, And the Beast, 2004. Acrylic, embroidery, and gel medium on canvas, 66 x 79 in. Private collection, New York • Ghada Amer, Lisa’s Secret, 2009. Acrylic, embroidery and gel medium on canvas, 36 x 42 in. Private collection, New York • Fred Tomaselli, Avian Flower Serpent, 2006. Leaves, photocollage, acrylic, gouache, and resin on wood panel, 84 x 72 1/2 in. © the artist. Courtesy James Cohan Gallery, NY • Pinaree Sanpitak, The Mirror, 2009. Aluminum and mirrored glass. 29 1/2 x 76 3/4 x 7 in. Courtesy Tyler Rollins Fine Art • Jesse Aron Green, still from Ärztliche Zimmergymnastik, 2008. Hi-Definition video projection, color, sound; 80 min. loop. Courtesy the artist • Front view of the Modern Wing, Art Institute of Chicago Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2009–10, the American Federation of Arts is a nonprofit institution that organizes art exhibitions for presentation in museums around the world, publishes exhibition catalogues, and develops education programs. American Federation of Arts |