Feb 12, 2012
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Collected. Reflections on the Permanent Collection
Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th Street
(between Lenox Avenue and Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard)
New York, NY 10027
Tel: (212) 864-4500
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The museum is free on Sundays, thanks to the support of Target.
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Thurs, Fri: 12 pm – 9 pmSat: 10 am – 6 pm
Sun: 12 pm – 6 pm
Collected. Reflections on the Permanent Collection is a small gallery on the lower level with works that embody the Studio Museum’s mission and programming, presenting historically significant work by artists of African descent, and art inspired by black culture locally, nationally and internationally. It demonstrates the museum’s ongoing collecting processes, incorporating pieces acquired from former artists-in-residence, artists featured in past exhibitions, as well as gifts and works acquired through the Acquisitions Committee.
- Directions: Subway: 2, 3 to 125th Street
About this Organization
Studio Museum in HarlemThe museum collects, researches and interprets the work of African-American artists and artists of African descent. It is the nexus for artists of African descent---locally, nationally and internationally---and for work that has been inspired and influenced by black culture.
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Studio Museum in Harlem Listings
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Fri, Sept 2, 2011 – Sun, Sept 2, 2012 On view are works by contemporary artists who have been influenced by Romare Bearden in the use of collage as a means of personal reflection and social commentary. Bearden was instrumental in the founding of the Studio Museum.
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Who, What, Wear: Selections from the Permanent Collection
Thurs, Nov 10, 2011 – Sun, May 27, 2012 “Who, What, Wear: Selections from the Permanent Collection,” looks at evolutions in style, from self-expression and artistic technique, to ideals of beauty as sanctioned by different societies.