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TRANSactions: Contemporary Latin American and Latino Art From the Director

The Memorial Art Gallery, with its expansive collection of world art, has long offered temporary exhibitions that reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of western New York. In recent years, we’ve showcased narrative paintings by American TRANSactions showcases political collisions and master Jacob Lawrence, treasures from Africa’s 40 works from the past two universal consequences.“ Kuba Kingdom, a sacred sand painting created by decades by artists from the A number of works present United States, Mexico, Cuba, Tibetan monks, and even, in Sites of Recollection, serious subjects in witty, Puerto Rico, Spain, Brazil, room-sized installations representing five distinc- sometimes humorous ways. Perry Colombia, Argentina and Chile. tive cultural traditions. Vasquez’s cartoonish Keep on By turns humorous and critical, Crossin’ (below) is a passionate inspirational and tragic, the This year we are pleased to present TRANSactions: manifesto and a charge to all exhibition seeks to dispel Contemporary Latin American and Latino Art, an individuals to continue crossing the myth that Latino artists exhibition that opened in San Diego, CA before borders of all kinds. Luis Gispert’s are a homogeneous group Wraseling Girls exploits viewers’ traveling to Rochester and Atlanta. We are proud with common experiences misconceptions about women, that Rochester will play a role in this significant and ambitions. national exhibition. Art that moves across and beyond And true to our goals of collaboration and diversity, we have established a year-long, com- geographical, cultural, political and munity-wide partnership showcasing the creativity and vision of contemporary Latin American and aesthetic borders is the subject of this Latino artists. “Across Borders Rochester” was con- ceived by the Gallery in conjunction with Nazareth major traveling exhibition that comes College Arts Center and joined by a number of to MAG this fall. It’s also the occasion area arts and cultural organizations. Collectively, we will offer exhibitions, lectures, film, dance, for a year-long, community-wide music and poetry that celebrate the legacy and vitality of Latino life and culture. series of events. (See “Across Borders,” box at right.)

All of us at the Gallery look forward to seeing you American iconography and Western art. Gabriel Kuri uses here for TRANSactions, as well as at the events the receipt from a Mexican sponsored by our community partners. Wal-Mart (transformed into an exquisite, hand-loomed tapestry) to examine the relationship between art and consumerism. And Iñigo Grant Holcomb Manglano-Ovalle’s Paternity Mary W. and Donald W. Clark Director Test (Museum of Contemporary “Often resisting classification Art San Diego) (cover and right) as ‘Latin American’ or ‘Latino,’” uses colorful maps of DNA samples writes curator Stephanie Hanor in to challenge the boundaries the exhibition catalog, “these between art and science. artists create works that tell stories of cultural hybrids, Others are more somber, yet equally provocative. Salomón Developed by MAG and Nazareth College Arts Center in cooperation with other area cultural organizations, this year-long, community- wide partnership includes programs of interest to the Latino community and the Rochester community at large. For details and additional events, go to acrossborders.rochester.edu. Huerta’s Untitled Figure (right) and James Luna’s photo triptych Lucha Libre: Masked Mexican Wrestlers Half Indian/Half Mexican Exhibition on view through January 27 at George Eastman House explore issues of identity. International Museum of Photography and Film Alfredo Jaar’s large-scale Art:21 Video Screenings photographic installation Six Four episodes from season 4 of the PBS series feature Alfredo Jaar, Seconds/It is Difficult is a Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle and 15 other contemporary artists powerful view of the personal Tuesdays, October 2 & 9, 7 pm at RoCo repercussions of the Rwandan Thursdays, October 4 & 11, 7 pm at MAG genocide. And Maria Fernanda TRANSactions is drawn from the Cardoso’s installation Cemetery— collection of the Museum of Contem Exhibition Opening Party: TRANSactions Vertical Garden is a poignant porary Art San Diego (MCASD), Friday, October 5, 8–11 pm at MAG reference to the social costs of which has made a priority of violence and political unrest in collecting and commissioning art Tango Buenos Aires her native Colombia. of the border region and works by Friday, October 5, 8 pm at Nazareth College Arts Center artists of the Americas. At MAG only, the exhibition Lecture: TRANSactions Curator Stephanie Hanor includes a related work on loan TRANSactions is not the first Sunday, October 7, 3 pm at MAG from the Smithsonian American exhibition that MAG has hosted Especially for Educators: Art and Identity Art Museum. from MCASD. Blurring the Wednesday, October 10, 4–6:30 pm at MAG Boundaries: Installation Art TRANSactions is accompanied 1969–1996, on view here in the by a fully-illustrated bilingual TRANSactions/Hispanic Heritage Family Day spring of 1998, also showcased catalog and bilingual wall labels. Sunday, October 14, noon–5 pm at MAG MCASD’s permanent collection. Manuel Rivera-Ortiz: India Exhibition on view October 19–November 9 at Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester Gallery

TRANSactions Artist Lecture: Alfredo Jaar Thursday, October 18, 7 pm at MAG

Lecture: Poet Ray Gonzalez Sunday, October 21, 2 pm at MAG

Latin Film Festival January 2008 at the Little Theatre Sponsors TRANSactions is organized by the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and Ballet Hispanico (pictured) made possible by the generous contributions of MCASD’s International Collectors, Friday, January 11, 8 pm at the Cochrane Exhibition Fund, the City of San Diego’s Commission for Arts and Culture, The James Irvine Foundation and Cooley Godward Kronish LLP. Nazareth College Arts Center In Rochester, it is sponsored in part by Deborah Ronnen, with additional support from Charlotte and Raul Herrera, the City of Rochester, and the Rochester Hispanic Business RPO Philharmonics: Spanish & Latin Classics Association; and with the assistance of New York State Senator Joseph Robach. Thursday & Saturday, February 7 & 9, 8 pm at Eastman Theatre

Clockwise from top: Salomón Huerta, Untitled Figure, 2000 (detail). Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle, Tiempo Libre Paternity Test (Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego), 2000. Perry Vasquez, Keep on Crossin,’ 2003–05. All works from the collection of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. Saturday, February 16, 8 pm at Nazareth College Arts Center Grant Holcomb photo by Kimberly McKinzie. 2 Seeing America

“Seeing America,” a major major traveling exhibition reinstallation of the Gallery’s was on view in fall 2006, noted American collection, is concurrently with Georgia now open to the public. O’Keeffe: Color and Spanning four centuries and Conservation. The unprece- occupying 7,000 square feet dented need for exhibition on MAG’s first floor, the new space offered a perfect oppor- installation brings together tunity to plan for an enhanced some of the finest works in the artist abandoned for outstanding collection of presentation of one of MAG’s the collection as it constitutes reasons unknown. American art. As early as preeminent collections. what chief curator Marjorie Three galleries are grouped 1913, the year of its founding, Catalog Searl calls “a journey in chronologically—“Art of a MAG was championing and space and time.” Young Nation” (Colonial era– acquiring such major works Many of the works in “Seeing The 114 works range from 1900); “Controversy and as John Twachtman’s master- America” are highlighted in a the Colonial era, exemplified Change” (1900–1950); and ful White Bridge. Nearly a catalog published by the by John “Art and Ideas” (1950–the century later, the American Gallery in 2006. Seeing Singleton present). A fourth, “Focus collection continues to grow America: Painting and Copley’s on Rochester,” brings together and diversify, as illustrated Sculpture from the Collection unfinished such works with local connec- by three recently acquired of the Memorial Art Gallery portrait tions as MAG’s portrait of works—an 1800 tall case of the University of Rochester (ca. 1762) clock by Simon Willard, a examines 82 objects and their of Boston 1937 modernist painting by connections to American silversmith Nathaniel Hurd Irene Rice Pereira, and a history, culture, literature to politically charged mixed- “chlorophyll print” by Binh and politics. The 336-page, media pieces by contemporary Danh from the 2006 exhibi- coffee-table size book is avail- artists Jaune Quick-to-See tion Extreme Materials. able in hardcover ($65) or Smith and Christian Boltanski. A large part of the collection softcover ($40) at the Gallery Store (276.9010). In between are works by was in storage in fall 2006 to such masters as Thomas Cole, make way for My America: An online version is also Winslow Homer, Augustus Art from The Jewish Museum available at mag.rochester. Saint-Gaudens, Thomas Collection, 1900–1955. This edu/seeingAmerica. Eakins, John Sloan, George Bellows, Helen Frankenthaler, Colonel Nathaniel Rochester, Jackson Pollock, Jacob Maxfield Parrish’s Interlude Lawrence and Dale Chihuly. (which once hung in Eastman Of particular interest, Georgia Theatre), Fritz Trautman’s O’Keeffe’s Jawbone and Galaxy and Wendell Castle’s Fungus (1937) is displayed Last Judgment. for the first time in a way An adjacent gallery, renovated that allows visitors to see the in 2002, houses American brightly colored, unfinished decorative and folk arts. abstract painting on the reverse—a painting that A century of commitment dates to the 1920s and that “Seeing America” documents the Gallery’s longstanding

commitment to building an W ersinger richard P.

This page, clockwise from top: Binh Danh, Found Portraits Collection: from the Cambodian Killing Fields at Tuol Sleng (2003). Marion Stratton Gould Fund. Thomas Ridgeway Gould’s The West Wind (1876) greets visitors to the reinstalled galleries. Gift of the Isaac Gordon Estate through the Lincoln Rochester Trust Company. John Henry Twachtman, The White Bridge (ca. 1900). Gift of Emily Sibley Watson. John Singleton Copley, Unfinished Portrait of Nathaniel Hurd (ca. 1765). Marion Stratton Gould Fund.

Facing page left, from top: Emil Nolde, Woman and Flowers (ca. 1920). Marion Stratton Gould Fund. David Smith, preliminary drawing for Big Diamond (1952). Inner coffin of Pa-debehu-Aset (4th c. bce). Marion Stratton Gould Fund. Lawrence Merrill, NYC, May 2007.

Facing page right, from top: Terrie Handcock Mangat, Fireworks (1989). International Quilt Study Center. Childe Hassam, Washington Arch, Spring (1890). The Phillips Collection. Todd McGrain, sculpture from Lost Bird Project (2007).

3 Also on view Coming in 2008

German Expressionism: Art in an Age of Turbulence Wild By Design: 200 Years Through October 28, Lockhart Gallery of Innovation and Artistry in American Quilts This exhibition includes paintings and January 20–March 16 prints by artists as varied as the social, (Opening Party January 19) political and philosophical changes that shaped the early years of the 20th cen- For at least 200 years, American tury. Ranging from the vivid watercolors artists have made quilts in which of Karl Schmidt-Rottluff and Emil offbeat color placement and Nolde to the dark and brooding wood- manipulation of printed textile cuts of Ernst Barlach and satirical patterns have combined with bold drawings of George Grosz, German experimentation in block formation Expressionism explores these artists’ and appliqué. This lively exhibition presents quilts from the desire to express their personal identities and spiritual beliefs early 1800s to the present day that explore innovations in as well as create a fervent dialogue with the public. color, abstraction, figuration, and other modes of expression. A companion exhibit of seven quilts showcases contemporary Thinking on Paper: Preparatory Drawings master Michael James, and an exhibit and sale of art quilts is from the Memorial Art Gallery Collection on view in the galleries through mid-February (p. 12). November 9–February 10, Lockhart Gallery This exhibition was organized by the International Quilt Study Center at Stuart Davis, Ralston Crawford, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In Rochester, it is underwritten by Lynne David Smith, George Bellows and Lovejoy, with additional support from the UR Humanities Project. John Koch are among the artists in this exhibition of preparatory American Impressionism: works for some of MAG’s best- Paintings from The Phillips Collection known American paintings, sculp- April 13–June 15 (Opening Party April 12) ture and prints. Included are 22 This exhibition showcases 54 rarely-seen paintings from the drawings, three watercolors, a photograph and a maquette for golden age of American Impressionism, from one of America’s works on view in the main galleries; each is accompanied by premier museums. Among the a scaled-down color reproduction of the final work. artists represented are William Presented in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Gallery Docents. Merritt Chase, William Glackens, Lilian Westcott Hale, Childe Hassam, Maurice Prendergast Protected for Eternity: The Coffins of Pa-debehu-Aset and John Twachtman. As mem- Dorothy McBride Gill Discovery Center bers of the first American generation to absorb the aesthetics of French Impressionism, these artists shifted the focus of American painting to atmospheric land- This long-term, interactive exhibit for all ages showcases a scapes, cityscapes and interiors. rare pair of lavishly decorated nesting coffins that once held This exhibition in made possible in Rochester by Presenting Sponsor M&T the mummy of an Egyptian official. Learn how the coffins Bank, with additional support from Dorothy Centner in memory of her husband, were restored, write your name in hieroglyphs and follow William, and from Jane Labrum. the fascinating process of mummification. Third Rochester Biennial Made possible by funding from Dan and Dorothy Gill. Additional support provided by the Museum Loan Network, a program administered by MIT's July 13–September 14 (Opening Party July 12) Office of the Arts, funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and The Pew Charitable Trusts; and by grants from the National Endowment for Summers at MAG are dedicated to the art of the Arts, NY Council for the Humanities and Davenport-Hatch Foundation, Inc. upstate New York. In alternating years, the Gallery presents juried and invitational exhibi- Pedestrian Photographs tions that showcase regional artists working in a variety of media. For the third Rochester December 10-February 28 Biennial, the director and curators will select Lucy Burne Gallery six exceptional artists, each of whom will Forty photos of street life in New present about half a dozen works. Confirmed York City show the keen eye of Larry at press time were photographer Susan Lakin Merrill, longtime director of the and sculptors Ronald Gonzales and Todd Gallery’s Creative Workshop. The McGrain (work shown). Lakin and McGrain are featured exhibition coincides with MAG’s publication of a book of in this issue’s Around the MAG section (pp. 9–10). Merrill’s photos, with an essay by noted author Wendell Berry. Organized by the Memorial Art Gallery. 4 Closeups: Recent Acquisitions

battled neighboring states The Gallery is now part of a Art and the Hermitage in and honed their skills in select group. Other institu- St. Petersburg, Russia. tournaments and jousts. tions that own full or partial The Gallery’s armor was purchased In addition to being histori- sets of Brunswick armor with funds from the Maurice R. cally important, the pieces include Windsor Castle, the and Maxine B. Forman Fund, the Royal Armouries in Leeds, the Clara and Edwin Strasenburgh are significant artworks that Fund, the Marie Adelaide Devine illustrate Old Testament Metropolitan Museum of Art, Fund, and the June Alexander stories, classical myths, and the Philadelphia Museum of Memorial Fund. Renaissance birds, beasts and grotesques. On the breastplate, a medallion illustrating the Old Testament story of O’Keeffe Glows “Over Blue is a magnificent Daniel in the Lion’s Den is work of art by one of the inscribed in German: iconic figures in the history of My life and destiny rest in American art,” says director Armor Sings God’s hands. Oh my lord Grant Holcomb. “It is a glori- God, I pray that you protect ous addition to the Gallery’s “There are few museum my soul, life and honor. 1562. permanent collection.” objects that inspire a sense The work dates from 1918, of wonder or stimulate the Impeccable history when O’Keeffe moved to New imagination more than armor, The Gallery has been looking York and her relationship with its evocations of knight- for a quality suit of armor with photographer and gallery hood and chivalry,” said for at least a decade, says owner Alfred Stieglitz intensi- director Grant Holcomb Nancy Norwood, curator of fied. (The couple would marry last year as he announced European art. What made in 1924.) An early champion one of the most important this one particularly attractive When Georgia O’Keeffe: Color of her work, Stieglitz encour- acquisitions of recent years. was its impeccable history and Conservation closed last aged her to produce more On view since January, the and the exceptional beauty December, most of the works works on paper. beautifully decorated suit of its imagery. In the words on loan went back to their For several months this spring, of etched armor was made in of British expert Ian Eaves, owners. But one of them— visitors had the opportunity to the 1560s for the Dukes of the armor “represents the O’Keeffe’s luminous abstract enjoy the work before it was Brunswick (Braunschweig) Brunswick school of armorers pastel Over Blue—remained taken off view as a protective in northern Germany. at its apogee.” at MAG, the bequest of long- conservation measure. As it is It’s already an integral part The pieces are from a distinc- time Gallery friend Anne a pastel on paper, more pro- of docent-led tours and school tive group identified in ducal Whitman. A teacher and quiet longed exposure to light would curricula. And it has quickly inventories in 1667 and 1732. philanthropist who passed have threatened its pristine proved alluring to the thou- The bulk of this arsenal was away in October 2006, condition and vivid colors. sands of schoolchildren who sold off in the 19th century, Whitman was a dedicated champion of children and To learn about another work meet it face to face just inside when the Dukes of Brunswick by Georgia O’Keeffe, see p. 3 of the tour entrance. kept only the most attractive patron of music and the arts. this publication. pieces to furnish their castle, The art of war Schloss Blankenburg in The Gallery’s armor is a central Germany. In 1942, partial set consisting of the remains of the armory interchangeable, etched steel were transferred to Schloss All in the Family pieces—helmet, breastplate Marienburg, near Hanover, Jacob Hurd (1702–58) was and tassets (thigh protectors), to avoid capture by invading one of Colonial America’s backplate, gorget (collar) Soviet troops. The Royal most important silversmiths. and shoulder plates. The House of Hanover decided He was also the father of breastplate is dated 1562— to sell off the bulk of the Nathaniel Hurd, a silversmith a rarity among Brunswick collection a few years ago. and engraver whose masterful armor—and the other pieces The Gallery’s armor was unfinished portrait by fellow date from the same period. acquired in 2006 from an arms Bostonian John Singleton by Hurd Sr. (shown), it All were made by the same and armor dealer and is in Copley was acquired by the seemed only fitting to install workshop, and all would excellent condition following its Gallery in the 1940s. it near Hurd Jr.’s portrait. have been worn by the Dukes’ recent restoration by a con- So earlier this year when the Both works can be seen in knights and soldiers as they servator specializing in armor. Gallery acquired a fine teapot “Seeing America” (p. 3). 5 Closeups: Recent Acquisitions

Glorifying God museums that it felt would Breaking Bread supper at Emmaus, where honor the objects. Christ reveals himself to his One of the Gallery’s newest disciples following the With the help of consultant acquisitions is by American Lory Friedfertig, the Gallery Crucifixion. That the Christ artist George Tooker (b. 1920), figure is African American identified seven beautifully best known as a “magic real- crafted ritual objects for the takes on a contemporary ist” painter closely allied with meaning, as if to suggest that permanent collection. The the tradition of surrealism. works, made in southern Christ’s martyrdom paralleled Germany in the 18th and Supper (1963) is Tooker’s the sufferings of African 19th centuries, are eloquent response to political events Americans, but also conveys examples of hiddur mitzvah hope that people of all races In 2006, chief curator and faiths can be brought Marjorie Searl learned that (“to beautify a command- ment”). Intended for use together through the simple New York City’s Central act of breaking bread. Synagogue—the oldest Jewish during the Sabbath and holy house of worship in continuous days are a pair of candlesticks, Supper echoes the mysterious use in the US—was planning Kiddush cup and two spice nature of much of Tooker’s to deaccession its collection of containers; a Hannukah oil work, yet is grounded in con- museum-quality Judaica. lamp or Hannukiah (pictured temporary issues, as well as of the Cold War era, as What’s more, before putting at left); and a Tas, or Torah the traditions of Renaissance well as to his own deepening the collection up at auction, shield, for the synagogue. artists like Caravaggio. spiritual beliefs. Central Synagogue would All the objects were installed The work goes on view this allow “first choice” to public last fall on the second floor. It represents a reworking of fall in Seeing America. a New Testament story, the

Gifts of Art 9/1/06–8/31/07

Terracotta Female Figure and Abraham Lincoln, chromolitho- 23 works on paper by Pottery Storage Jar by unknown graph by E. C. Middleton: Eugène Bejot, Auguste Boulard Mycenaean artist; terracotta Henry C. Matheis Family Trust. the Younger, Félix Henri Piniform Jar by unknown Bracquemond, A. Brouet, Kneeling Figure, engraving and Minoan artist: Patricia and Joseph Victor Roux Champion, etching by Stanley William James Conway. Honoré Daumier, Jean Louis Hayter; The Hide Out, litho- Forain, Francis Seymour Haden, Two wood and paint Makonde graph by Warrington Colescott; Peter von Halm, Winslow Lipiko masks by unknown Untitled (Comedy and Tragedy Homer, Auguste Louis Lepère, Mozambican artist: Education Diptych), oil on canvas by Aristide Maillol, Charles Meryon, Department transfer. Nicolas Africano: Benjamin William Rothenstein, John Nicolette. Untitled lithograph by Albert William and Joseph Winkler: Paley: Carolyn Friedlander. Somme Haystack, color etching Dr. & Mrs. Mervyn Schacht. by Raymond Arnold: Print Club Two weathervanes and a decoy Two raku-fired ceramic vessels of Rochester. by unknown American artists: O Ewigkeit, portfolio of litho- by Bennett Bean: Karen P. and Isabel C. Herdle.* graphs by Oskar Kokoschka Two mezzotint portraits by Philip A. Selwyn. (The Woman Leads the Man, Charles-Balthazar-Julien Févret Stoneware bowl by Ted Randall: The Little Girl, etching and above): Dr. Charles Sherman. de Saint-Mémin: Ruth Bickle Ron Kransler. drypoint by Edouard Manet; Richardson. Eight works on paper by gilded metal clock by unknown Nude Bathers, graphite on paper David Bumbeck, Maurice Denis, Two wood engravings with French artist: Helen Wahl.* by Glidden Parker: Ron Kransler Francisco Goya y Lucientes, metal plates and wood blocks in honor of Katherine Parker. Over Blue, pastel on paper Thom O’Connor and Georges by James Dexter Havens: over cardboard by Georgia Mickey Mouse Club Christmas, Rouault; sculpture by Jean Helene Robinson for Cloverdale O'Keeffe: Anne G. Whitman pen and black ink on paper by Lambert-Rucki: William Lum Garden Club. (article at left).* Disney Studios: Ron Kransler in in memory of Monsignor Stoneware birdbath by Robert memory of Karl W. Taylor. Richard M. Quinn. 215 art books to the Charlotte Turner: The Turner Family Whitney Allen Library: Richard Two serigraphs by Josef Albers Beauty Plate, etched zinc by (John Frederic Turner, Robert E. Rickman in memory of Mary and an aquatint by Anni Robert E. Marx: gift of the artist. Henry Turner, Rosalind Turner Loomis Rickman. Albers: Robert E. and Anne- Fat John, woodcut by Howard Zuses), courtesy Helen Drutt, Marie Logan. Cook: Richard and Elise Murdy. Philadelphia. * bequest 6 Charitable Giving: Suzanne Gouvernet

In 2006, through the In addition to MAG, Gouvernet Arts Fund at Gouvernet is a long-time Rochester Area Community supporter of WXXI, a board Foundation, Suzanne brought member at Rochester Area her support to a whole new Community Foundation and level. A major gift helped the Arts & Cultural Council underwrite two exciting but for Greater Rochester, and vastly different exhibitions— a past board member of Extreme Materials and Friends of Eastman Opera. Natura Morta: Italian Still- So it comes as no surprise Life Painting and the Medici that the Gouvernet Arts Collections—as well as a lec- Fund has been selected to Suzanne ture on Georgia O’Keeffe and receive the 2007 “Champion Gouvernet, at home in an upcoming exhibition to be of the Arts” award from the France. announced next year. Arts & Cultural Council.

J ennifer L eonard All the projects were chosen “Suzanne is a gracious, gen- during thoughtful conversa- erous and long-time friend of tions with director Grant the Memorial Art Gallery,” One of Suzanne Gouvernet’s son Philippe. But they’ve Holcomb. says Holcomb, whose letter of most poignant childhood also kept one foot firmly in nomination for the award was “I asked Grant, what are memories is dressing up at Gerard’s native France. Each one of many. “Her love for, the projects you’re excited age eight for a visit to summer for more than thirty and support of, the arts is felt about? That’s where I want Manhattan’s Frick Museum. years, they’ve packed up and throughout our community.” “You’ll see, it’s like a fairy headed to a rustic village in the money to go.” tale,” her mother promised. rural France, to a home dating But when they arrived, the in part to the 16th century. guards would not admit her While she enjoys the pace because she was too young. of village life, says Suzanne, Suzanne was devastated, but it’s a bit of a journey to the Inspire. Educate. fortunately the incident didn’t nearest museum or opera have a lasting effect on her venue. So when in Rochester Enlighten. love of the arts. she’s frequently on the go, to She would grow up to be not music and theater perfor- just an art lover, but also a mances and—of course— philanthropist whose support to the Gallery. has benefited the Memorial At MAG, she’s been a generous Art Gallery and a host of donor to Let the Art Live On other cultural organizations and recent annual campaigns since she arrived in Rochester and a long-time member of in 1982. the Director’s Circle. But first she would have to She’s also been generous with travel from New York City her time. Until recently she to Vassar College to North was a docent, and she’s a Africa (where she met her long-time member of the husband, Gerard, while Each year, thousands of schoolchildren and adults are Gallery Council, where in the working for Tunisian inspired by the masterworks in our collection, educated by 1990s she served two terms National Radio) to Boston on the board as travel com- the stories they tell, and enlightened by major exhibitions. (where Gerard earned his mittee chair. This was no Ph.D. from Harvard) and small job: the travel committee In large part because of your support. finally to Rochester (where he is one of the Council’s most joined the foreign language successful fund-raisers (p. 12 faculty at SUNY Geneseo). of this publication) because Give and make a difference. It’s here that the couple the chairs do much of the Support the Memorial Art Gallery’s Annual Fund put down roots and raised work usually provided by at www.rochester.edu/annualfunds professional tour operators. or by calling 585-276-8937.

7 Gleason Bids Farewell

The announcement in Managers has voted to put native, wanted to be near thropic cornerstone, the family February 2007 that the larg- into the Gallery’s endowment. their children. and foundation have enriched est private foundation in Prudently invested, yearly “The Gleason legacy is a long and enhanced the lives of so Rochester was relocating income from the grant and enduring one in our com- many of us. Our thanks, grat- its operations to California should more than equal munity,” says director Grant itude and love go with Jim should have been bad news $30,000, Gleason’s average Holcomb. “Whether as an and Jan and the Foundation for many in Rochester’s arts annual donation. economic engine or philan- as they journey westward.” community. The Gleason Still, the Gallery will miss Foundation, which makes Gleason’s strong presence in grants of $6 million to $8 the community, particularly Thank you, Gleason Foundation million a year, has for five its extraordinary support of Exhibition sponsorship: decades been a major sup- exhibitions (box at right). • The Walter O. Evans Collection of African porter of area educational American Art (2004) and cultural institutions. • The Art of William Edmondson (2000) But Gleason was not about • Self-Taught Artists of the 20th Century (1999) to leave the community high • Sacred Sand Painting of Tibet (1997, pictured left) and dry. In a final bit of housekeeping, the foundation • White House Collection of American Crafts (1995) recognized many of the orga- • Sites of Recollection: Four Altars J ohn W idman nizations that have come to and a Rap Opera (1993) Family reasons prompted the rely on its generosity. • Jacob Lawrence: The Frederick Douglass and move, said James S. Gleason, Harriet Tubman Series of Narrative Painting (1991) Among these was the Gallery, chair of Gleason Corporation which received an unrestricted, (which is not affected by Other major gifts one-time grant of $500,000, the move) and chair of the • “Clothesline relief” following Hurricane Fran (1996) which MAG’s Board of foundation’s board. Gleason • Contribution to 1980s capital campaign and his wife, a California

Back in the Frame Welcome to Our House

“Would you put a chain-link On April 19, director fence around a Frank Lloyd Grant Holcomb and Board Wright house?” asked Bill president Tom Hubbard Adair, a nationally known hosted MAG Board expert on frames and their members and area CEOs conservation. and business executives at The year was 1999, and the annual CEO dinner. Adair was at MAG to speak More than 75 attendees in conjunction with the exhibition he organized—The Frame learned about upcoming exhibitions and events, sponsorship in America. As the 100 examples in that show made abun- opportunities and the dantly clear, the right frame can enhance a work of art— Gallery’s economic impact and may be an object of value in its own right. on the community. At the request of MAG curators, Adair also identified Pictured are (top) Grant masterworks in MAG’s own collection whose frames were Holcomb, Friederike most in need of restoration or replacement. With his recom- Seligman and UR mendations in hand, the Gallery went on to raise $41,330 President Joel Seligman; earmarked for frames in the 2001 annual campaign. (above) Kathy Cleary, Ann Fast forward to 2007. Two of the frames cited—for J. S. Burr, Vince Buzard, Theresa Copley’s portrait of Nathaniel Hurd (p. 3) and Harold Mazzullo and Dennis Weston’s Three Trees in Winter—have been restored. Three Sugumele; and (left) Rufus other paintings have received new frames. They are Jan Judson, Amy Harden and Davidz. de Heem’s Still Life, Claude Monet’s Rocks at Steve Kelley. Pourville, Low Tide (pictured), and Colin Campbell Cooper’s Main Street Bridge. Photos by Kimberly McKinzie.

8 Around the MAG

Anxious Objects Connections

In January, 75 students from East High and School of For Creative Workshop the Arts had a very special guide for their tour of the instructor Fritz (Fred) exhibition Anxious Objects: Willie Cole’s Favorite Brands. Lipp, it’s no surprise when While cameras rolled for a WXXI one of his Advanced documentary, artist Willie Cole Painting students is selected spoke about his work and answered for the Rochester-Finger questions. He’s shown with Sears W ersinger richard P. Lakes Exhibition. Over the Ross tji wara (mother and child), years, there’ve been quite a number. But when two stu-

K evin J. I ndovino / WXXI which he fashioned from bicycle dents in one year make the cut, it’s definitely newsworthy. parts. The work, which reimagines a ritual headdress from Lipp (himself a veteran of four Finger Lakes) is shown the west African nation of Mali, is a recent MAG acquisition. between Lorraine Bohonos and Rose Mary Hooper. For both women, it was the first Finger Lakes, and Bohonos “I’d like them to think about things they’ve never thought (work shown at lower left) had the added distinction of about before,” said Cole of the students, “to recognize the winning a jurors’ award. connections between themselves and these objects.” Another Finger Lakes artist discovered a Gallery connec- tion of a somewhat different And the Winners Are… kind. Susan Lakin came to Congratulations to these artists, who received jurors’ awards the opening accompanied by at the opening of the 61st Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition: the couple whose reflections you see in her photograph Joyce & Joe (above). “They • Memorial Art Gallery Award of Excellence ($1,000): have lived most of their lives in Rochester and raised Christian Carson of Brockport their family here, and when we walked in, they began • Gertrude Herdle Moore/Isabel Herdle Award, given telling me the history of the building and how it appeared by the Gallery Council ($500): Harry Littell of Ithaca when they were in high school,” says Lakin, an RIT • Elmer Louis Award, given in memory of Mr. Louis professor and relative newcomer to Rochester. It turns by his family ($600): A. E. Ted Aub of Geneva out that the couple had attended their senior prom at • Louis D’Amanda Memorial Award, given by Louis MAG. “To think that some forty years ago they were D’Amanda in memory of his grandfather ($500): dancing in the building, and now here is their portrait Gary Trento of Skaneateles hanging in the Gallery.” • Arena Group Award ($500): Susan Lakin of Rochester • Oxford Gallery Award ($500): Lorraine Bohonos of Rochester (Woman in Gray is shown below) • Rochester Art Club Award ($500): Lynette K. More Connections Stephenson of Hamilton In February and March, the Creative The awards were chosen by jurors Mark Workshop welcomed staff from Alice Durant, professor of visual arts at ScienceStart!, a nationally recognized University of Maryland and faculty member early childhood curriculum developed at Bard College, and Sofia Hernandez Chong at UR’s Warner School. With Workshop Cuy, curator and programs manager at Art instructor Warren Mianecke, the group— in General, New York City. which also included preschool educators An eighth award, the Alice E. Koret award, was selected from four area Catholic schools—explored by Gallery docents. The $500 award, given in memory of connections between art, language and science. Alice E. Koret by Dr. Sidney Koret, friends and family, went “Warren could have come to River Campus,” says director to Michael Beitz of Batavia. Beitz also received the Harris of professional development Martha Mock, of the Warner Popular Vote Award ($500), given in honor of Dr. and Mrs. School, “but it was much more valuable having hands-on Manville S. Harris and chosen by visitors to the exhibition. experiences at the Workshop, seeing art made by kids and learning about Gallery resources.” Finally, Susan Lakin was chosen as one of six artists showcased in next summer’s Third Rochester Biennial (p. 4). The sessions, four in all, were supported by a Federal “Early Reading First” grant. This year’s exhibition was sponsored by Richard F. Brush. 7 Around the MAG

Community Honors “Art in Transit” shelters. In use since July, it’s scheduled to be dedicated September 16. At three of this year’s family days, the Gallery saluted Nearby, MAG was preparing at press time to install a members of the community 65 and older for their lasting six-foot bronze sculpture by Ithaca artist Todd McGrain. contributions. The winners were chosen following a public It’s one of an ongoing series, the Lost Birds Project, that call for nominations. portrays North American birds driven to extinction. Want At Hispanic Heritage Family Day in to see more of McGrain’s work? He’s one of six area artists September, four individuals were chosen for the Third Rochester Biennial, which opens at honored. They are Felicita Mitrano, MAG in July 2008 (p. 4). a community volunteer who recently Around back, the Creative Workshop has also had a face retired from Ibero-American Action lift. Stop by soon and see the newly landscaped entrance, League; Pedro Pedraza, a founder which will be ready when fall classes start September 24. of Ibero-American Action League and the Puerto Rican Festival; Ramon Torres, arts award winner; and Cuban- born Rafael Sanchez Rivero (above), who at the age of New Kid on the Block 102 may be Rochester’s oldest Latino. At Black History Month Family Day For Diane Drechsler, art is all in the family. Her mother in February, three area residents were was an artist, along with several other family members. Her recognized. Shown are (from left) oldest daughter, Debbie Drechsler, was selected for the 1981 Luvon Sheppard, RIT professor of and 1983 Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibitions and won the art and longtime community activist; Rochester Art Club award in 1983. And in the 1990s Dr. David Anderson, St. John Fisher professor of African Drechsler herself chaired Women’s Artworks 4, a national American Studies and Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition exhibit sponsored by the Women’s Foundation of Genesee founder; and Margie Usher, a volunteer in the Skip Valley. So it should come as no surprise that Diane, a long- Generation program. time Gallery member, gravitated to MAG five years ago and And at Asian Pacific American became, in her words, “one of the new kids on the block.” Heritage Family Day in May, awards All five children were grown, her went to Masako Ono Toribara, husband (Wegmans’ first pharmacy professor emerita in voice at Eastman director) had retired, and she had School of Music; Dr. Brijen K. long since left her job of more than Gupta, historian and co-founder of a decade at Rochester Mental the India Community Center; Dr. Tae Byung Whang, com- Health Center. She had tried going munity volunteer and past board member at the Greater back to school and decided it wasn’t for her. Then in Rochester Korean Association. Above, Toribara and Whang 2001, Drechsler came home to the Gallery. In short order, are shown with Debora McDell, MAG coordinator of com- she became an active member of the Gallery Council and munity programs, and Mimi Lee, representing Dr. Gupta. asked Mary Ann Monley, the Gallery’s coordinator of McDell, who organized the awards ceremonies, had her volunteer services, where she could help out. own moment in the limelight last year. In February, she Monley put her to work as one of her star volunteers at was selected by the Democrat and Chronicle as one of MAG events and family days and signed her on during the “Rochester’s Emerging African American Leaders.” Degas and O’Keeffe exhibitions. But these days, Drechsler is most often seen at the Admission Desk, where she assists visitor services coordinator Donna DeFord. Putting on a Good Face Once a week in winter, less frequently in summer, Drechsler spells DeFord during meetings and breaks— By late September, a number of new additions to the greeting visitors, covering the phones and answering grounds will greet Gallery visitors. questions. And she cheerfully pitches in on mailings and The first—an artful new bus other urgently needed projects for Gallery staff. shelter—is part of ARTWalk, the “Diane is simply delightful,” says DeFord. “She’s always outdoor museum and art trail that pleasant, willing to do any task, lots of fun and loves the runs along University Avenue in the Gallery.” Mary Ann Monley agrees. “What more could Neighborhood of the Arts. Designed you ask from a volunteer?” by Ed Stringham, it’s one of three

10 Board of Managers Elects Officers, New Members

Hubbard Berk Greene Leo Schwartz

The Gallery’s Board of Mary M. Koegel, treasurer • Mary M. Berk, clinical • Seymour I. Schwartz, Managers has elected the Ronald Paprocki and chair social worker physician, author and following officers for 2007– Stanley D. Konopko. • John Greene, artist editor emeritus of the 08: president Samuel T. Yearbook of Surgery The Board also elected four • Vincent A. Leo, CPA Hubbard, 1st vice president new members to three-year and partner at Insero, Andrew Gallina, secretary terms. They are: Kasperski, Ciaccia & Co.

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Join the Party party; up to two additional If you enjoy exhibition open- tickets @ $10 each ing parties, there’s never been • Family/Dual Associate Victoria a better time to renew (or ($65) or Individual upgrade) your membership. Associate ($50): two Beginning with the October tickets @ $10 each Moore Jewelry Event and Sale 5th party for TRANSactions: Non-members (or members Contemporary Latin American over their quota) pay $17 and Latino Art, ticket prices per ticket. will rise by $2. For more information, or for In addition to year-round benefits at premium membership free admission and other levels, call 276.8938. benefits, here’s what MAG Cutler’s Discount members enjoy: Members • Friend ($140): four free at all tickets per party; additional levels now tickets @ $10 each receive a • Family/Dual Supporter discount October 18–20, 2007 ($85): two free tickets per in MAG’s Browse, buy and meet the artist party; up to two additional elegant Cutler’s Restaurant. Thurs. 4–8 pm; Fri. & Sat. noon–4 pm tickets @ $10 each Present your membership card Always 10% off to members. • Individual Supporter and get 10% off your check. ($70): one free ticket per For reservations call 473.6380.

Publications Now Accessible Do you have friends or family who are blind or visually impaired? They too can enjoy what the Gallery has to offer. Touch Tours for the Blind have been available for a decade. The Director’s Audiotour has features for visually-impaired users. The Charlotte Whitney Allen Library has materials for the blind and visually impaired that include tactile and audio descriptions of art. And new this year, a monthly listing of exhibitions and events is available upon request in two formats— Braille and electronic for screen reader. Selected articles from this issue of MAGazine will also be available October 1. For more information or to be added to the mailing list, contact Mary Mathews, 276.8970. Visitors may also consult a copy of the Braille calendar at the Admission Desk. Around the Council

7th Annual Fin eCraft Show Nov. 2–4

G raham G ary 2007 ‚ Leading the Gallery Council for 07–08 are (from left): Sponsored by Kristen Sullivan, nominating; Mary Sue Jack, corre- sponding secretary; Sandy Koon, 1st vice president; Wendy Shellman, hospitality; Teddy Carr, past president; Judith Van Bramer, president; Diane Parrinello, membership; Maria Lauriello-Klein, volunteers; Rose Marie Swiskey, program chair; Bev Pickering, public relations; Peg McNamara, travel; Anastasia Markson, projects treasurer. Saturday 10–5 & Sunday 11–4 Admission $7 Not pictured: Nancy Curnutt, recording secretary; Pam Preview Party Friday @ 7 pm Tickets $40 * Foye, 2nd vice president; Christina Howard, administra- *Available at the Admission Desk or by calling 276.8910. tive treasurer; Connie Klein, docent representative. Browse and buy work from 40 artists including (clockwise from upper left): Stephen Merritt, Lisa & Scott Cylinder, Leslie Bowman-Friedlander, Council Continues Support of MAG Linda Huey, Donna Fein & Richard Seegers, and Michelle Lalonde.

In its 67-year history, the Gallery Council has raised more than $2 MAGnificent Inspirations: The Art Quilt million to help support Gallery programs and exhibitions. One of The art of quilting is alive and well in western New York, as its most active fund-raising arms two Gallery Council event chairs recently found out. In May, is the travel committee, which Diane Tichell and Grace Kelly sent out invitations to area quil- planned eight art tours in 2006

G raham G ary ters, inviting each to contribute a small art quilt for a compan- alone, including two multi-day ion show to Wild By Design: 200 Years of Innovation and trips. In June, outgoing committee chair Kristen Sullivan (left) Artistry in American Quilts (p. 4). For inspiration, each quilter and new chair Peg McNamara (right) presented a check for was to choose a work from the Gallery’s permanent collection. $15,000 to Council president Judie Van Bramer. Thirty-one artists took the challenge; their quilts will be At the end of June, it was time for the Council’s exhibited January 19–February 17 alongside the art that annual next-to-new sale. Rechristened Art & inspired them. The quilts will be available for sale, with Treasures, the two-day sale included a well- proceeds benefiting the Gallery. attended preview and lecture and netted more than $21,000—an increase of nearly 30 percent The exhibitors include over last year. Again this year, the event was • Nationally known quilters Jeanne Raffer organized by Ann Braverman and her hardworking committee. Beck and Nancy Davis Murty • Janet Berlo, UR professor of art history and visual and cultural studies and Wild Join Us! By Design curator Want to become more involved at MAG? Join the Gallery • Joyce E. Martelli, deputy auditor general, Council. Since its founding in 1940, the Council has raised finance, Rochester Board of Education. more than $2 million for the Gallery through such fund-raisers • Pat Pauly, vice president of the Genesee Valley Quilting Club as Clothesline food concessions, the Fine Craft Show and Art and a former MAG exhibition designer & Treasures. But it’s not all work. Council members enjoy special programs and meet people who share an interest in • Carol Taylor (work shown), familiar to all at MAG from art. Men and women at all skill levels are welcome. the 2005 Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition and 2006 Rochester Biennial To learn more, call 276.8910 or email [email protected]. 12 Tribute Fund 8/1/06–7/31/07

Eugenia N. Gerber, Mr. & Mrs. In memory of Gloria Gioia: In memory of Jennifer, Marjorie To honor a friend or family Burton Gordon, Dr. & Mrs. Gertrude Beyer, Nancy G. Curme, & Jimmy: Heidi & Tim Tyler. member or commemorate a Arthur H. Herz, Grant Holcomb, Docents of the Memorial Art special occasion, send your Helen & Gordon Jarvis, Earl Kage, Gallery, Eugenia N. Gerber, Mr. & In honor of Don & Aura gift to MAG Tribute Fund, 500 James & Marianne Koller, Tessa Mrs. Burton Gordon, Bill Rice & Kamm’s anniversary: Terry University Ave. Rochester, NY & John Martin, Joan Moxley, Mary Ann Monley, Helen Q. Schwartz & Richard Mader. 14607. Please include your Deb & Larry Oakley, Brendan R. Williams, Joe & Joan Yanni. In honor of Muriel Bank name and address, as well as O'Brien, Mary & Susumu Okubo, In memory of Dr. Gerald Klein’s birthday: Dr. & Mrs. the name and address of the Lenni & Robert Puritz, Bill Rice Arthur J. Moss. person honored. & Mary Ann Monley, Helene B. Glazer: Letty Jean Baxter, Sue Robinson, Lydia Shriver, Ginny & Len Bloch, Frank & Pauline In memory of Ruediger Knodt: Unless otherwise designated, Breit, Dr. & Mrs. Richard Darling, Bob & Helen Jennette. gifts will be used towards art Skuse, Susan W. Smith, Lewessa K. Sorem, Nancy Swett, Diane & Dr. & Mrs. Douglas C. Evans, acquisitions and conservation. Heidi Friederich, Athene S. In memory of Arnold Robert Tichell, Art & Thea Tweet, Mackintosh Jr.: Kathleen For more information call Goldstein, Grant & Siobhan Suzanne K. Webster, Helen Q. Bridgewater & Michael Lipinsky, 276.8939. Williams, Joe & Joan Yanni. Holcomb, InSciTek Microsystems, Inc., Glenn & Nancy Koch, Werner Donald M. Butcher, Raymond E. In memory of Donna LaPlante & Susan Kunz, Cynthia & John Cornelius, Dick & Ginnie In honor of Ned & Beth Adams’s Brantingham: Eric Brantingham, Looney, Laurie A. Nixon-Reinke, Eisenhart, Donald & Elizabeth birthdays: Stuart & Illa Loeb. Todd Brantingham. Anthony & Maryanne Talia. Fisher, Don & Barbara Flynn, Heidi Friederich, Roy & Teresa In memory of Edward L. In honor of Nancy Buckett: In honor of Jim & Jan Gleason: Hanna, Harry & Jean Hart, Grant Alexander: Nancy & Frank Irving & Essie Germanow, Grant Holcomb. & Siobhan Holcomb, James & DiOrio, Heidi Friederich, Lyn Kayser & Dr. Seymour Marianne Koller, Mr. & Mrs. Greater Rochester Penmanship I. Schwartz. In honor of Elta Green’s birthday: Hannah J. Solky. Warren H. Lenhardt, Jim & Jane & Calligraphy Club, Suzanne Littwitz, Nelson & Audrey & Richard Hagen, Betty J. Leary, In memory of Ted Bunce: Grant & Siobhan Holcomb. In honor of Peter Griesinger’s MacCallum, Edward & Dorene Liz Rennert, Ginny Skuse, John marriage: Elaine & Leonard Simon. MacDonald, Mary Soons McCarty, W. Steinhorst, Gary & Marcia In honor of Joe Carney: Betsy Morse, Richard & Joan Stern, Clare T. Wolcott. Grant Holcomb. In memory of Harold S. Hacker: Moxley, Mr. & Mrs. William O. Grant & Siobhan Holcomb. O’Neill, Bill & Pat Palmstrom, In honor of George & Vee In memory of Emily D. Frances H. Quarles, Ginny Skuse, Angle: Irving & Essie Germanow, Cassebeer: In honor of Lu Harper: Anonymous, David Somers, Eileen L. Ross, Bud Grant & Siobhan Holcomb, Lyn Milford Apetz, Barbara C. Barbara C. Cowles. Kayser & Dr. Seymour I. Schwartz, & Grace Spies, Nancy Swett, Cowles, Susan Dodge-Peters In memory of Marion Hawks: Robert & Diane Tichell, William J. Bill Rice & Mary Ann Monley, Daiss, Barbara V. Erbland, Grant & Siobhan Holcomb. Deborah Ronnen & Sherman Tribelhorn, Stephen H. Waite, Mr. Grant & Siobhan Holcomb, & Mrs. John T. Wallace, Stephen Levey, Marie G. Whitbeck. Marjorie M. Ingersoll, Natalie In honor of Alec Hazlett: Grant & Siobhan Holcomb. C. Weber, Edward & Cathrine In honor of Vee Angle, Essie & Herb Schwartz, Anne Weisenbeck, Joe & Joan Yanni. Germanow & Laura Swett: Cassebeer Weld. In memory of Doris Elizabeth In honor of Jim & Rosemary Allyn’s Creek Garden Club. In memory of William A. Hill Hazlett: Alec E. Hazlett. MacKenzie: Mr. & Mrs. H. Centner: In honor of Dr. & Mrs. Gertrude Beyer, In memory of Dr. McCrea Thomas Hodges; Gavin, Fraser & James V. Aquavella: Dr. & Alfred & Mildred Boylan, Hazlett: Myrtle K. Aydelotte, Cameron Phillips. Mrs. Leo R. Landhuis. Dorothy G. Centner. Tarrant & Jacque Clements, In memory of Rosemary In honor of Margaret Cochran: Susan Dodge-Peters Daiss & In memory of Alan S. Barkin: MacKenzie: Susan Hodges Stephen H. Waite. John Daiss, Mr. & Mrs. Tony H. Louise & Allen Brewer, Grant & Dechario, Janis T. Dowd, Mary Bryant & Claire Hodges Bagale, Siobhan Holcomb. In honor of Dr. & Mrs. Gordon V. Fisher, John & Lindsay Garrett, Bruce B. Bates, Donald & Barbara In honor of the Phil Barette Currie’s 50th anniversary: Kim S. Hallatt, Alec E. Hazlett, Bergmann, Gertrude Beyer, Peter family: John & Maureen Menihan. Irving & Essie Germanow. Grant Holcomb, Mr. & Mrs. & Mary Ann Borrelli, Patrick & Gail Burke, James & Joan Burns, In honor of Anne & Vince Jonathan S. Kolko, Mary Mathews, In honor of Pooh Bennett’s Elaine & Leonard Simon. Theodora Carr, Bill & Musette birthday: Grant & Siobhan DeClue: Jeff & Dan DeClue. Castle, John & Mary Crowe, Mr. Holcomb. In memory of Kathleen DeFord: In memory of Jim Hickey: & Mrs. Robert F. Daly, N. Pat Grant Holcomb. Dell, Charles & Marie DeMarco, In memory of Dr. Robert Berg: Theodora Carr, Barbara L. Frank, Maureen & Robert Dobies, Finger Lakes Health Systems Linda Levine. In memory of Harry A. Hicks: Docents of the Memorial Art Agency, Dr. Bryce T. Gillespie, Rochester Art Club. In memory of Sandra Dreyfuss: Gallery, Leaf E. Drake, Mr. & Mrs. Doug & Shannon Gillespie, Dr. & Dr. Eric M. Dreyfuss. In honor of Grant Holcomb: Karl T. Eckweiler, Harold & Joan Mrs. Robert J. Haggerty, Dr. & Pooh & Dick Bennett, Han & Feinbloom, Clare Forbes, Barbara Mrs. William D. McHugh, Joan & In memory of Lenore Felman- William Heyen. L. Frank, Rabbi Moshe & Naomi Bill Morgan, Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Fischler: Marcia & Morrie Isner. Frankel, Heidi Friederich, Carolyn J. Woodlock, Paula L. Zahniser. In honor of Grant Holcomb’s In memory of Beverly Fingold: & Roger Friedlander, Mr. & Mrs. Patricia M. MacDonald, Rudy & 20th anniversary as director: In memory of George L. Beyer: Milford & Jennifer Apetz. Frank B. Garrett, Kim S. Hallatt, Mr. & Mrs. Burton S. August, Gene Salesin. Jeffrey & Mary Beth Herberger, Maureen & George Basil, Margaret In honor of Pam Foye & Wendy In honor of Robert Hursh: Charlotte & Raul Herrera, Beyer & John Bugley, William, Shellman: Grant Holcomb. Irving & Essie Germanow, Ronald E. Hess, Grant & Siobhan Ann & Tom Beyer, Mary & Robert Grant & Siobhan Holcomb. Holcomb, Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Burkwit, Dodo Centner, Nancy G. In honor of Chris Garland & Ierardi, John & Lucille Kinsella, In honor of Dick & Susan Curme, Marlene De Lancie, Nancy Holowka: Grant Holcomb. Stanley M. Kolber & Christina Hyde’s anniversary: Bill Rice Docents of the Memorial Art E. Clayton, Richard & Linda In honor of Irving & Essie & Mary Ann Monley. Gallery, Frank Dunau & Amy Lawrence, Mr. & Mrs. Matthew C. Germanow’s birthdays: Davis, Joan Feinbloom, Barbara Leaf, Virginia & Herbert Lehman, Dick & Bea Rosenbloom. In memory of Shannon Flynn, Donald A. Forsyth, Kara Jamieson: Dorothy Linda & Robert Levine, Jeanne H. & Reinaldo Pizarro. Lindsay, Dr. & Mrs. Alick Little, 13 Paul & Sarah MacKenzie, Mary Marie Derosa, Docents of the In memory of Mae Sears: & Ron Mathews, Mr. & Mrs. John Memorial Art Gallery, Dr. Eric Elizabeth T. Clay, Docents of the C. Menihan Jr., Robert & Elke M. Dreyfuss, Heidi Friederich, Memorial Art Gallery, Jeanne H. Mermelstein, Deanne Molinari, Susan & Russell Gilmore, Lindsay, Ann Marie Schembri, Richard & Joan Moxley, The Raymond & Marilyn Hasenauer, Diane & Robert Tichell. Nakogees, Frank & Patricia Grant Holcomb, Mr. & Mrs. Nehin, Beatrice Olivas, The Ernest Ierardi, Dr. & Mrs. C. A. In memory of Richard H. Paddle Friends, Susan & John Jimenez-Rueda, Lyn Kayser, John Skuse: Frank & Emille Allen, Peachey, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur F. & Pamela Keller, Karen & Howard Claire Hodges Bagale, Marilyn W. and C hronicle Phillips, Gavin, Fraser & Cameron Kessler, Samuel & Diane King, Bailey, Maureen Basil, Patricia S. Phillips, Karen Ralph & Peter Debby & Elliott Landsman, Dr. & Beach, Barb & Ollie Beardmore, Whitbeck, Bill Rice & Mary Ann Mrs. Anthony J. Leone, Jr., Dr. & Patsy Beers, Mr. & Mrs. Donald S. D emocrat Monley, Helene B. Robinson, Mrs. Hobart A. Lerner, Dr. & Mrs. Bennett, Gertrude Beyer, Mr. & Nellie J. Rosenberg, Dick & Bea Norman R. Loomis, Arthur E. Mrs. Anthony Bingo, Dorothy In June, the Gallery mourned Rosenbloom, Natalie & Herb Lowenthal, Phillip Shatz & Bliek, Bill & Virginia Boehm, Joan Vanden Brul, a longtime Schwartz, Margie & Scott Searl, Natalie Marshall, McCabe & Michael & Wendy Brown, Ruth docent and, with husband Herb Cadwallader, Mr. & Mrs. Scott Vanden Brul, MAG benefactor. Ginny Skuse, David D. Somers, Mack LLP, John & Barbara Miller, In 1987, the couple inaugurated Nancy Swett, Gordon & Marcella Muhlbauer Dermatopathology, Crosier, Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Daly, Linda W. Davey, Kevin & the Vanden Brul Pavilion. He Taillie, Bing & Vern Thayer, Sharon & Jon Nachison, Paul & died in 2003. Margaret & Walter Thompson, Diane O'Brien, Bruce Pollock & Joan DiMaggio, Docents of the Diane & Robert Tichell, Dore Van Cheryl Peacock, Lee & Art Memorial Art Gallery, David & Dyke & Ray Sauer, Margaret Phipps, Joan & David Posner, Mary Durfee, East Avenue Manor In memory of Lillian Spiller: Ward, Helen Q. Williams, Bobbi Helen & Saul Presberg, Gertrude Association, Eleanor Evans, Betty & Stanley Glassman. Wilson, Joe & Joan Yanni. R. Raines, Liz Rennert, Janet & Michael Fedoryshyn, Heidi Friederich, Frost, Brown, Todd In memory of Michael Tamez: Richard Richmond, David C. Dotti Tamez. In honor of the MAG docents: Schwaner, Ginny Skuse, David D. LLC, Shirley M. Gray, Tom & Society for Chamber Music Somers, Sally J. States, Frank & Molly Grossman, Frank & Diane In honor of Madalene Triolo: in Rochester. Mary Lou Stotz, Nancy Swett, Grosso, Carol Sue Hai, Mr. & Mrs. Grant & Siobhan Holcomb. William Z. Harper, Rita C. In memory of Robert Marcotte: Diane & Robert Tichell, Dr. & Hickey, Grant Holcomb, John F. In memory of Alan Underberg: Margaret J. Carnall, Docents of Mrs. Alvin L. Ureles, Dr. & Mrs. Theodore Van Zandt, Peter & Holzwarth, Gweneth D. Hunting, Mr. & Mrs. Wayne D. Wisbaum. the Memorial Art Gallery. Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Ierardi, Marcia Judith White. In memory of Joan Vanden In honor of Theresa Mazzullo: C. Karch, Paul & Barbara Brul: Docents of the Memorial Grant Holcomb. In honor of Vivian Palladoro: Kircher, Ken & Linda Kusak, Mr. Anne & Vincent DeClue. & Mrs. John Landolfi, Patricia & Art Gallery, Don & Barbara In memory of Basil Megna for Richard Legge, James & Joyce Flynn, Heidi Friederich, Grant In honor of Lisa Peacock: the Basil Megna Flower Fund: Lucas, Jacqueline H. Lucas, Joyce & Siobhan Holcomb, Roberta & Joseph & Camille Megna. Gina & James Lloyd. & Jim Magee, Mr. & Mrs. R. Ernie Ierardi, Lyn Kayser, Elsbeth J. Kozel, Patricia In honor of Bev Pickering’s Mahar, Tracy Martin, Mr. & Mrs. In honor of the Peter Menihan & Richard Legge, Herb Rees, family: John & Maureen Menihan. birthday: Connections Book Club. Robert J. Marvin, Lorraine & Sy Merrall, Nancy H. Michel, Lynn Diane & Robert Tichell. In honor of the Tom Menihan In memory of Dr. Harry Pinsky: L. Miller, Richard C. Mizer, Marie In memory of Anne G. family: John & Maureen Menihan. Irving & Essie Germanow, Paula A. Moonan, Katherine C. Moyer, Whitman: Grant & Siobhan L. Zahniser. In memory of Howard & Rear Admiral & Mrs. William C. Holcomb, Daniel M. Meyers, Florence Merritt: Janis T. Dowd. In memory of Barbara Dague Neel, Mr. & Mrs. William F. Nortz, Deborah Ronnen & Powers & Marjorie DeFord Adele H. Pardee, Mike & Kathy Sherman Levey. In honor of Edith Nacman’s Dague: Randy Powers. Peppe, Dorothy S. Peppe, Mark & birthday: Hannah J. Solky. Linda Pierce, Ernest & Madelyn In memory of Lowell J. In honor of Mary Roby’s Read, Janet S. Reed, Mary & Williams: Stephen & In honor of Randi Offen: birthday: Alan & Deborah Diane Williams. Jennifer H. Litwak. Tony Rizzo, Lynn & Jeff Rowoth, Lattime, Bobbi Wilson. Martha & George Rumsey, Mr. & In memory of Sandi Wisner: In memory of Alan S. Okun & In memory of Pearl W. Rubin: Mrs. Charles F. Ryan II, Peggy W. Docents of the Memorial Anne S. Okun: Stanley Glassman. Grant & Siobhan Holcomb, Savlov, Mr. & Mrs. Scott D. Art Gallery. Seeman, Frank & Mary Lou In memory of Eileen Oseroff: Dr. Vivian A. Palladoro. Stotz, Diane & Robert Tichell, Mr. In honor of Clara Wolfard: Loma M. Allen, Barbara & E. In honor of Annette Satloff’s & Mrs. Timothy L. Trockenbrot, Grant Holcomb. David Appelbaum, Maureen & birthday: Charlotte & Raul Joan Vanden Brul, Helen Q. George Basil, Sue & Len Bloch, In honor of Carol Yost’s work Herrera, Alexandra R. Northrop Williams, Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. with Nazareth Mentor Network: Luci Bodak, Dr. Lois E. Brennan, & Jules L. Smith. Witzel, Mary Alice & Bob Wolf. Keith & Joan Calkins, Elizabeth Nazareth College of Rochester. T. Clay, Linda & Patrick Condry, In honor of Jacqueline Schertz: In honor of Susie Spencer: Dermatology Partners Staff, Vicki & T. Alan Hurwitz. Gina & James Lloyd.

The Gallery is supported primarily by its members, the University of Rochester and public funds from Monroe County and the New York State Council on the Arts. Reduced admission Thursday 5–9 is made possible by the Democrat and Chronicle/Gannett Foundation, with additional support from ExxonMobil Chemical Company, Thomson West and Monroe County. Support for the Gallery’s 2007–08 school programs is provided by Dominion, Bank of America, and the Mary W. Clark Trust. Additional support is provided by Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation, Hammer Packaging, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Judson Jr., the estate of Estelle B. Goldman and an anonymous donor for the McPherson Director of Education. Director’s Audiotour was made possible by a generous gift from Robert and Joanne Gianniny and contributions from donors to the 2003 Annual Campaign. Additional support was provided by Jay Advertising and The Studios at Linden Oaks. MAGazine is made possible by the Gallery Council. 14 mag.rochester.edu

Hours: Wednesday–Sunday ers, and UR students and staff 11 am to 5 pm and until 9 pm for borrowing. For hours visit NEW phone system: The Gallery has a Thursday; closed Mondays, mag.rochester.edu/library. new central phone number with direct-dial Tuesdays and major holidays. extensions for staff members. Please note: museum offices Join Us! You can join MAG, are open Monday–Friday dur- renew your membership, pur- To reach us call 585.276.8900 and enter option 1 chase a gift membership or for a staff directory. A complete staff list is also ing regular business hours. make a donation online. available at mag.rochester.edu/contact/staff.html. Admission: $7; students with Visit mag.rochester.edu/join. Frequently called departments: are listed below. ID and senior citizens, $5; Room Rentals: MAG is the children 6–18, $3. Reduced perfect setting for meetings, Admission Desk ...... 276.8900 general admission, $3, conferences and events. For Thursdays from 5 to 9. Free Advancement Office ...... 276.8943 details, call 276.8949. to members, UR students, ARTiculate/MAGazine ...... 276.8935 and children five and under. School or Group Tours: Clothesline inquiries ...... 276.8949 To schedule, contact Mary Director’s Audiotour: Corporate members ...... 276.8936 Ann Monley, 276.8974 or Director Grant Holcomb has Creative Workshop ...... 276.8959 [email protected]. chosen 26 favorite works for Curatorial Department ...... 276.8981 this Acoustiguide tour of the Accessibility: The Cutler’s Restaurant (unchanged) ...... 473.6380 Gallery. Free with admission. Gallery is accessible to the Director's Office ...... 276.8903 handicapped through the Gallery Store hours: Open Education Department ...... 276.8970 Tuesday–Saturday 11 am to 5 University Avenue entrance. Events/Space Rental ...... 276.8950 pm and until 9 pm Thursday; Director’s Audiotour is Exhibitions Department ...... 276.9004 Sunday noon to 5 pm. Open for compatible with hearing aids holiday shopping 11 am to 4 and has features for visually- Exhibition Parties (recorded information) . .276.8901 pm Mondays, December 3–24. impaired users. The Fountain Fax (unchanged) ...... 473-6266 Creative Workshop: Court has audio systems for Gallery Council ...... 276.8910 Offering year-round classes the hearing impaired; head- Gallery Store–Sales ...... 276.9010 sets may be obtained from for adults, teens and children. Gallery Store–Office ...... 276.9012 Online catalog at mag.rochester. an usher or security guard edu/creativeworkshop. prior to performances. The Library ...... 276.8999 Auditorium is equipped with Membership Office ...... 276.8938 Cutler’s Restaurant: Open an induction loop system. Public Relations Office ...... 276.8934 for lunch Tuesday–Sunday and dinner Thursday–Saturday; To arrange for an interpreter, Rights & Reproductions ...... 276.8998 Also serving coffee, dessert, schedule touch tours for the Teacher Resource Center ...... 276.8999 cocktails and snacks Thurs blind, or request a calendar in Tour Scheduling & Volunteers . . . . . 276.8974 day–Saturday, 2 to 4:30 pm. Braille or text version, contact [email protected] Calls to our old number will be rerouted through Art Library/Teacher Center: (276.8970). Deaf and hard- mid-January. Open to the public for browsing of-hearing people can call and to MAG members, teach- via Relay Service.

500 UNIVERSITY AVE., ROCHESTER, NY 14607-1415 585.276.8900 FAX 585.473.6266 MAGazine is made possible by MAG.ROCHESTER.EDU The Gallery Council, a volunteer organization dedicated Cover: Detail of Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle, Paternity to raising funds for MAG. Test (Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego), 2000. Collection of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego.