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Religion, Ritual, and Performance in Modern and Contemporary Art

August 28 - May 26, 2013
In Ellen Johnson Gallery

Religion, Ritual, and Performance in Modern and Contemporary Art

August 28 - May 26, 2013
In Ellen Johnson Gallery

As in earlier periods, the art of the 20th and 21st centuries engages in a dialogue with the important themes of religion, ritual, and performance. Works from the AMAM collection by artists from diverse backgrounds and artistic approaches reflect a broad array of responses to these concepts. Examples by artists such as Louise Bourgeois and photographer Holly Wright address religion, ranging from the Christian tradition to other beliefs from around the world. Other artists like Jackie Winsor employ the idea of ritual as an art-making strategy, while Alison Saar and José Bedia present it as a subject. Ephemeral performance art is documented in works by artists including Joseph Beuys, Dennis Oppenheim, and Ana Mendieta.

This exhibition was curated by Denise Birkhofer, Assistant Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art.

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Denise Birkhofer

Assistant Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art

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