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Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage MAY–AUG 2010 PAID Flint, MI Permit 140 members 1120 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 magazine Flint Institute of Arts the café + + Peach Mint Lemonade This newest beverage, developed by FIA baristas, is a wonderful mix of all things summer. Let the taste of fresh- squeezed lemons, leafy mint leaves, and juicy ripe peaches take you to a Members always receive a place of utter bliss. The Peach Mint 10% discount at The Café. Lemonade is a perfect complement to any summer day spent at the museum. Hours Mon–Wed & Fri 9a–5p* Thursday 9a–9p* Saturday 10a–5p* Sunday 1p–5p * The Café is open extended hours for select special events. FROM THE DIRECTOR 2 from the director 2 Board of Trustees If you have visited the Flint Institute one. This extraordinary collection Elizabeth S. Murphy President Mark L. Lippincott First Vice-President of Arts recently, you may have leaves no doubt about the magical exhibitions 3–5 Timothy Sanford Second Vice-President noticed among the loyal patrons power and beauty of the real thing. Samuel M. Harris Secretary who regularly attend events, a Both exhibitions are sure to appeal to video gallery 6 F. James Cummins Treasurer lot of people you have not seen audiences far and wide. Louis A. Hawkins Immediate Past-President before. That’s because the FIA has featured acquisition 7 Susan Steiner Bolhouse Katharine W. Eiferle introduced over the last couple of years many attractive and diverse acquisitions 8 Chris Flores Arminda Garcia programs and events that are greatly Ayman Haidar expanding our audience. Exhibitions art on loan 9 Armando Hernandez that feature the most important and Lynne Hurand calendar 10 Pete Hutchison popular artists from around the world Chris Kelly, Jr. like the Masterpieces of European films 11–12 Christopher S. Kelly, Sr. Painting, the Landscapes from the Linda LeMieux Age of Impressionism, the Mary Diane Lindholm Lee Bendolph, Gee’s Bend Quilts, news & programs 13–16 Robert S. Piper Marcus Randolph and Beyond and the Dale Chihuly: education 17–18 Michael Rucks Seaforms have great appeal. Lectures Ira A. Rutherford by some of the most noteworthy art school 19–20 Clinton A. Sampson personalities in the art-world, award Grayce Scholt winning films, family programs, and John B. Henry, III Phyllis Sykes Director membership 21–24 Mary Ann Tremaine fun-filled after-hours parties also have Jan Werschky become popular attractions. As a contributions 25–26 Claire M. White result, the FIA is now a destination for Karen Williams Weaver many who live beyond the county. The popular Gala events staged for art sales & rental gallery 27–28 the openings of special exhibitions, Honorary Trustee Elizabeth Neithercut With the events planned for spring attract both long-time patrons and founders travel 28 and summer, the trend should first-time visitors. The lavish affairs Administration continue. Beginning on May 23 offer opportunities to see great museum shop 29 John B. Henry, III Director and continuing through August 15, art, eat good food, enjoy lively Michael A. Melenbrink Assistant Director of the FIA will be the only Midwest entertainment, and socialize with the Finance & Administration Kathryn K. Sharbaugh Assistant Director of venue for renowned glass master, most interesting people. The year’s Development Lino Tagliapietra. Tagliapietra is biggest Gala is scheduled for May 22, Michael D. Martin Coordinator of Collections widely revered as the maestro of the night before the Lino Tagliapietra & Exhibitions glassblowing, an inspiring teacher in Retrospect and the Tiffany Lamps Monique M. Desormeau Curator of Education and the elder statesman linking the exhibitions open to the public. Called Addie Langford Assistant Director of the Art School glass centers of Venice, Italy and the The Party, the event is sure to live up Pacific Northwest. Dale Chihuly is to its name with the most sumptuous among the well-known artists who food and surprise entertainment that contents Tagliapietra has greatly influenced. can only be described as “a night to remember.” What’s more, Maestro Complementing the 165 work Tagliapietra will be in attendance. Cover Image From the exhibition Lino collection will be an exhibition of 40 Tagliapietra in Retrospect: A Modern Renaissance in of the finest leaded glass lamps by So, mark your calendars and plan Italian Glass Louis Comfort Tiffany. Reproductions not to miss any of the exciting events Lino Tagliapietra of the lamps have been so popular, scheduled for the coming months. I Italian, b. 1934 it is hard for many people to know look forward to seeing you, and be Mandara blown glass, 2006 an authentic Tiffany when they see sure to bring a friend. 22 3/4 x 15 3/4 x 7 1/2 inches Organized by Museum of Glass, Tacoma, Washington 3 EXHIBITIONS EXHIBITIONS 4 Lino Tagliapietra Sponsored by Tiffany Lamps John & Marilyn Kopp, Articles of Utility, Objects of Art in Retrospect Goldmans, LLC Sponsored by Lino Tagliapietra 5.23.10 – 8.15.10 A Modern Renaissance Italian, b. 1934 Citizens Bank Silea Johnson & Rabiah Galleries blown glass, 2003 in Italian Glass 29 1/2 x 9 x 6 3/4 inches Organized by Museum of Glass, Tacoma, Washington Tiffany Lamps: Articles of Utility, social context of these iconic objects. 5.23.10 – 8.15.10 Objects of Art celebrates Louis By creating lamps as objects of both Hodge & Temporary Exhibition Galleries Comfort Tiffany’s revolutionary utility and art, Louis Comfort Tiffany contributions to modern decorative realized his goal of making beautiful lighting. Organized by the Neustadt objects accessible to the public. Lino Tagliapietra is widely revered as the maestro Collection of Tiffany Glass in New For related event, see page 14. of glassblowing, an inspiring teacher and the elder York City, this exhibition presents > statesman linking the glass centers of Venice, Italy the first in-depth look at the Tiffany and the Pacific Northwest. Studios’ deliberate efforts to produce lamps that balance artistry with utility Tagliapietra’s artistic imagery and vision continue and profitability. Over 40 stunning Louis Comfort Tiffany to influence Studio Glass artists around the world. objects in an array of colors, sizes American, 1848–1933 Among the well-known artists that he has had a great Wisteria Library Lamp and decorative styles are featured in leaded glass and bronze, 1900–1906 influence on is Dale Chihuly. In 1979, Tagliapietra five sections exploring the themes of 27 x 18 inches came to Pilchuck Glass School, the school that Organized by The Neustadt Collection fabrication, design inspiration, and of Tiffany Glass, New York Chihuly began. Tagliapietra unhesitatingly shared changing lighting technologies. The his expertise with Dale Chihuly as well as other show also includes tools, materials and artists worldwide, universally elevating the art and period photographs to enhance the craft of glassmaking and changing the course of viewer’s appreciation of the objects by contemporary glass. demonstrating how they were made This exhibition is the first comprehensive and what influenced the designs. retrospective of Tagliapietra’s art and career. Tiffany’s lamps are an innovative It represents not only the pivotal and and successful combination of renowned series of artistic work, but also usefulness and beauty. As articles designs made for industry and private of utility, reading lamps, floor lamps, objects that have never been exhibited. and hanging shades come in a It includes 165 objects acquired from the wide variety of sizes and shapes to artist’s own collection and collections regulate and direct light. As objects around the world. of art, the lamps, with their interplay of colored glass and richly sculpted Selections in the exhibition range from bronze, bring beauty into the home. large works and major installations, to Whether understated minimal accents smaller works such as goblets and small of color, or showy, elaborate design vessels. Also included in the exhibition are statements, Tiffany lamps compliment several collaborations with other artists like a diversity of decorative schemes. This Dan Dailey and Marina Angelin. exhibition goes beyond the general > For related event and lecture, appreciation of the beauty of Tiffany see pages 14 and 15. lamps by examining the artistry and 5 EXHIBITIONS EXHIBITIONS 6 Japanese Woodblock Prints fleckenstein video gallery 5.15.10 – 7.25.10 Japanese woodblock prints influenced the paintings and prints of the French Posse Ford Graphics Gallery Impressionists. These delicate images (U.S., 2007) By Dzine, 14 min. reflect the pleasure-seeking culture MAY Benjy Melendez is a Puerto Rican of Japan; depicting beautiful women, youth who heads the Ghetto Brothers, Kabuki actors, and landscapes peopled a South Bronx street gang turned with characters from everyday life. Since peace-minded community activist the mid to late 19th century, printmakers group. The contrast of Benjy’s tough have looked to Japanese prints for their exterior and his private spiritual interior unique use of composition, color, and is the epicenter of the work by Dzine, a Photo Courtesy of Rita Fecher Archives, Zev Greenfield, perspective. Benjy and Wanda Melendez Collection Chicago-based multimedia artist. Among the earliest gifts to the FIA’s collection, the Japanese prints are rarely In Between a Hard Place on view because of the damage that (U.S., 2008) By Kate Gilmore, 9 min. can occur when the delicate colors are Creating the role of many female exposed to light. This exhibition will JUNE stereotypes, the artist interacts with a illustrate the important and influential succession of sheetrock walls that she genre of the most skilled woodblock must punch and kick her way through printers. Included will be works by with a set of incredibly high heels. masters such as Hiroshige, Kunisada and Kuniyoshi. Ando Hiroshige Japanese, 1797–1858 Bataille Sudden Shower Over Shin-Ohashi Bridge woodblock on paper, 1857 (Belgium, 2003) By Nicolas Provost, 7 min.