Columbia Museum of Art August 2015 Calendar
July 1, 2015
From Marilyn to Mao: Andy Warhol’s Famous Faces
On View in the Lipscomb Family Galleries Friday, June 12 through Sunday, September 13
The CMA presents From Marilyn to Mao: Andy Warhol’s Famous Faces, a thematically focused look at the artist’s influential silkscreens and his interest in portraits. Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is central to the pop art movement and one of the best-known 20th-century American artists. From Marilyn to Mao uses 55 of Warhol’s acclaimed portraits to explore pop art’s tenet of the cult of celebrity, the idea that pop culture adores the famous simply because they are famous. Warhol exploited society’s collective obsession with fame like no artist before or after him. The exhibition celebrates the Mao suite, an anonymous gift to the CMA of the complete set of 10 silkscreens Warhol created in 1972 of Mao Zedong, chairman of the Communist Party of China from 1949 to 1976.
Warhol first gained success as a commercial illustrator before becoming a world-renowned artist. His works explore the relationship between artistic expression, celebrity culture, and advertisement that flourished by the 1960s-concepts he continued to examine throughout his career. His art forms a mirror of the rise of commercialism and the cult of personality. He was not a judge of his subjects as much as a talented impresario who brought thousands of people into the pantheon of fame, if only for fifteen minutes. Some, such as Marilyn Monroe, got a few more minutes.
In addition to Marilyn Monroe and Mao Zedong, the exhibition includes the faces of Judy Garland, Muhammad Ali, Sigmund Freud, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Albert Einstein, Annie Oakley, Theodore Roosevelt, Giorgio Armani, and Superman, as well as two self-portraits by Warhol, to name a few. The majority of the works outside of the CMA’s Maosuite are loaned by the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, Penn. The CMA has also secured a partnership loan with Bank of America to borrow seven pieces from their collection. The run of the exhibition is filled with an array of related evening and daytime programs for adults and families.
This exhibition is presented through the generosity of Presenting Sponsor: BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina; Gold Sponsors: Bank of America and U.S. Trust; Silver Sponsors: Columbia Marriott and Marcia and Allen Montgomery; Bronze Sponsors: Adams and Reese LLP, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin M. Gimarc, and Susan Thorpe and John Baynes; Friends of Warhol Sponsors: Dr. Suzan D. Boyd and Mr. M. Edward Sellers, Ms. Cheryl R. Holland and Mr. P. Douglas Quackenbush, and Carol Saunders; Adopt-A-Famous Face Sponsor: AgFrist Farm Credit Bank; Supporting Sponsors: Tony and Sheila DiCioccio, Dr. and Mrs. W. John Bayard, Barbara and Roger Blau, Dr. and Mrs. Alan H. Brill, M.D., Robert L. and Mary Lou Burr, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore B. Dubose, Mr. and Mrs. David E. Dukes, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Gilchrist, Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Kennedy, Jr., Cathy and Michael Love, ReNewell, Inc. Fine Art Conservation, and Kirkland and James Smith;a generous grant from Central Carolina Community Foundation, and additional support provided by individual contributions and donors through Midlands Gives.
ALSO ON VIEW
Culture Clash! Students Interpret Warhol
On View in the Wells Fargo Education Gallery through Sunday, August 16, 2015
This exhibition features works by students from the River Bluff High School 2D Design and Photography 1 classes inspired by the From Marilyn to Mao: Andy Warhol’s Famous Faces exhibition. Christopher Stafford’s 2D Design class worked with a hand-colored linocut, digitally scanned mixed media, and spray-painted stencils on diverse surfaces. Sara McGregor’s Photography 1 students studied Warhol’s artwork, life, and fascination with fame. They followed his printmaking process starting with a photograph and developing it into a series of colorful screen prints giving the viewer a glimpse into the emotions of the subject through color and expression. These students not only saw Warhol’s work as part of their project, but developed a real passion for his artwork.
Identity
On View in the Community Gallery from Tuesday, August 11 through Sunday, September 27, 2015
Warhol interrogated the concept of identity, which remains at the core of the American experience. From Marilyn to Mao: Andy Warhol’s Famous Faces provides the broader community the opportunity to both appreciate the enduring qualities of his art and to question the nature of fame and identity. How do we understand fame and identity in relation to others or to our own sense of self? Can we, like certain celebrities, politicians, or artists, remake ourselves? How are these concepts a part of the 21st-century experience? The Identity exhibition, a community gallery show whose opening will coincide with Arts & Draughts, attempts to address and perhaps offer answers to these broad questions. The CMA has invited four established Columbia artists – Michaela Pilar Brown, Ed Madden, Betsy Newman, and Alejandro García-Lemos, who have each chosen one or more artists to mentor. Together each group will create a work or installation that responds to the questions of identity raised in the Warhol exhibition.
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
To purchase tickets or register for classes, visit columbiamuseum.org or call 803-799-2810.
Book a Tour and Save on Admission
Gather your friends and make a reservation to enjoy a docent-led or self-guided tour of the exhibition and save on admission. Hungry? Choose the tour with a lunch option or enjoy wine and cheese after your tour. Details atcolumbiamuseum.org.
School Tours
School group visits include an in-depth guided tour of From Marilyn to Mao: Andy Warhol’s Famous Facesand a hands-on art project that connects to language arts, social studies, and key areas of the core curriculum. For more information contact CMA Education Manager Kayleigh Vaughn at 803-343-2163 or [email protected].
Art Explorer Backpacks and Gallery Guides
Art Explorer Backpacks are designed to encourage families to have fun in the galleries with interactive activities. Each backpack includes a sketchbook with colored pencils, a pair of binoculars, a compass, and hands-on activities that relate to the theme of the backpack chosen. Themes include: pattern, color, shape, and the current exhibition. Ask for one at the admission desk.
Gallery guides are your source to family fun. Guides include insider information about some of the works and a gallery hunt to discover shapes, patterns, and more. Available for free in the CMA lobby.
Gallery Tour: From Marilyn to Mao: Andy Warhol’s Famous Faces
Every Saturday | 1:00 p.m.
A guided tour provides an overview of thethematically focused exhibition, From Marilyn to Mao: Andy Warhol’s Famous Faces, featuring 55 of Warhol’s famous portraits to explore pop art’s tenet of the cult of celebrity, the idea that pop culture adores the famous simply because they are famous. Free with membership or admission.
Gallery Tour: Highlights of the CMA Collection
Every Sunday | 2:00 p.m.
A guided tour provides an overview of European and American art in the CMA collection. This family-friendly tour features masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo from the Samuel H. Kress Collection and the American galleries. Free.
CMA Summer Camps
Ages: 4-7 | 8-12 | 13-18
This summer, the CMA Art School is offering a variety of unique camps to capture the interest of any young artist. Having your child participate in our summer camps is a great way for them to think creatively, practice their problem-solving skills, and have fun. Below are camps occurring in July. The CMA Summer Camps are supported in part by Publix Super Markets Charities and the Columbia Design League.
Camp Pricing
Ages 4 – 7: $135 / $108 for Dual/Family Members and above
Ages 8 – 12: $160 / $128 for Dual/Family Members and above
Ages 13 – 18: $190 / $152 for Dual/Family Members and above
The CMA also offers needs-based scholarships.
Lunch Buddies Camp: When noted by the three asterisks (***) after the title, campers can stay from morning camp through afternoon camp. Lunch Buddies bring their own brown bag lunch, must be registered for both the morning and afternoon camps, and pay a $25 fee.
Insta-Art***
August 3 – 7 | 9:00 a.m. – Noon | Ages 8 – 12
Come learn how to use your tablet as your own personal canvas. Experiment with photo editing and stop-action filming through fun and innovative apps. Tablet required.
Cartooning Creatures***
August 3 – 7 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Ages 8 – 12
Let your imagination run wild as you make fun and creative cartoon creatures. Spend the week learning the ins and outs of generating one-of-a-kind creations.
Painting 101
August 3 – 7 | 1:00 – 4:00p.m. | Ages 13 – 18
Spend your summer making art! Experience a variety of painting mediums, surfaces, and techniques. Acrylic, gouache, and watercolor- you will be sure to find inspiration in the galleries at the CMA.
Red, Yellow, Blue and YOU!
August 10 – 14 | 9:00 a.m. – Noon | Ages 4 – 7
Learn the basics of what it takes to create great art. Focus on shapes, colors, and other elements of art to prepare for the school year ahead.
Form vs. Function
August 10 – 14 | 9:00 a.m. – Noon | Ages 8 – 12
Discover a variety of objects in the CMA collection that were made to be both beautiful and useful. Then make three-dimensional and mixed media works of your own.
About Face Drawing Sessions
Mondays, August 3 & 17: Topics vary | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Tuesdays, August 11 & 25:
Portrait Drawing | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Figure Drawing | 7:15 – 9:15 p.m.
Looking for a supportive and friendly environment to hone your artistic skills? About Face Drawing Sessions are for you! There’s no instructor, but there is a group of inspired artists, representing a wide range of abilities, who love to draw from the live model. Must be 18 or older to participate. Mondays: $12 / $10 for members / $5 for students. Tuesdays: $10 / $8 for members / $5 for students. Includes both sessions.
Member Appreciation Day
Thursday, August 6| 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Happy birthday, Andy Warhol! Join the CMA for Member Appreciation Day as we celebrate what would have been Andy Warhol’s 87th birthday. Enjoy a slice of Warhol-themed cake and a gallery tour with Exhibition Designer Mike Dwyer at 1:00 p.m. Learn about the behind-the scenes process of designing and hanging the Warhol exhibition from the crate to opening night. Free for members.
Screen Printing 101
Thursdays, August 6, 13, 20, 27 | 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
From burning a screen to pulling the prints, students learn all the basics of screen printing. This four-week class provides an introduction to screen printing. Students will have the opportunity to create, expose, and print their own design. All materials included. $250/$200 for members.
Baker and Baker presents: Music for a Duchess
Saturday, August 8 | 2:00 p.m.
Join Columbia Baroque for an afternoon program coordinating Baroque music with a newly exhibited painting of Louise De Kéroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth, by Dutch artist Jan de Baen. Louise De Kéroualle was one of the many mistresses of King Charles II of England. The program focuses on late 17th and early 18th century England, France, and the Dutch Republic featuring music by Handel, Purcell, Marais, and others. Free with membership or admission.
Arts & Draughts
Friday, August 14 | 7:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Art, drink, and be happy! Join us as Arts & Draughts turns 21 and The Whig celebrates 10 years. Enjoy beer tastings of the Whig’s 10th anniversary ale, musical performances by Jade Janay Blocker, Bologna Eyes and more. Plus featured beer Kona Brewing Company’s Big Wave Golden Ale, Warhol-inspired DIY art activities, food trucks, photo booths, scavenger hunts, and unique perspective tours by Whig trivia master Eric Bargeron. The night also marks the opening of Identity, a community gallery exhibition featuring collaborative works by Michaela Pilar Brown, Ed Madden, Betsy Newman, Alejandro García-Lemos and their chosen protégés. Sponsored by the The Whig, WXRY, and Free Times. $9/ $5 members or renew your membership that night and get in for free.
ArtBreak: Dr. Mathieu Deflem
Tuesday, August 18 | Café at 10:30 a.m. | Lecture at 11:00 a.m.– Noon
ArtBreak is a program that looks at art through a different lens. Each session features a speaker who gives insight into their worldview by sharing their interpretation of works of art at the CMA. This month, begin the morning at the museum with pastries and coffee sold at a pop-up café by Drip followed by a talk from Dr. Mathieu Deflem, USC professor of sociology, who discusses the ideas of celebrity and fame and how they have shaped the modern world, from Andy Warhol to modern-day icons like Lady Gaga. Free with membership or admission.
About The Columbia Museum of Art
The Columbia Museum of Art is a charitable nonprofit organization dedicated to lifelong learning and community enrichment for all. Located in the heart of downtown Columbia, SC, CMA ranks among the leading art institutions in the country and is distinguished by its innovative exhibitions and creative educational programs. At the heart of the CMA and its programs is its collection, which encompasses nearly 7,000 works and spans thousands of years of history, representing a range of world cultures. Established in 1950, the CMA now welcomes more than 135,000 visitors annually and is a catalyst for community creativity, engaging people of all ages and backgrounds with a diverse spectrum of programming, from exhibitions and lectures to concerts, Arts & Draughts parties. It is the recipient of a National Art Education Association award for its contributions to arts education and an Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Award for the Arts for outstanding contributions to the arts in South Carolina.
