School of Art collaborates with art historian, the Atlanta University Center Art History and Curatorial Studies Collective, and Crystal Bridges to explore
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art debuts Crafting America, which will be on view February 6 to May 31, 2021, with an array of programs and a virtual experience of the exhibition. Crafting America is the first exhibition at Crystal Bridges dedicated to the subject of modern and contemporary craft. With over 120 objects made from materials such as wood, glass, fiber, ceramics, metal, and more from 98 American artists, the exhibition tells a broad and inclusive story of craft in .
"SUPERNOVA: Charlotte and Gene’s Radical Imagination Station," Panczenko MFA Prize exhibit, through 3/1, Chazen Museum of Art. Open by appointment, noon-5 pm Tuesdays-Wednesdays and noon-7 pm Thursdays-Fridays.
Addiction, Nampeyo and Other Letters to the Editor
Nampeyo, a Hopi-Tewa potter, painting designs on pottery, circa 1900. In his new book, “Craft,” Glenn Adamson discovers “making” in every aspect of our history, framing it as integral to America’s idea of itself as a nation of self-sufficient individualists.Credit.Edward S. Curtis/Library of Congress
Feb. 5, 2021
To the Editor:
Although I appreciate Deborah Needleman’s review of Glenn Adamson’s “Craft: An American History” and its call to recognize the contributions of “Indigenous people, African-Americans, women and the working class,” an addendum should be made to the caption of the photograph that accompanies it.
on view starting February 6 through May 31, 2021.
Crafting America is the first exhibition at Crystal Bridges dedicated to modern and contemporary art. The exhibition tells a broad and inclusive story of craft in the United States from the 1940s to today. The exhibition consists of over 120 objects made from wood, glass, fiber, ceramic, metal, and more from 98 artists.
“At Crystal Bridges, we strive to explore the unfolding story of American art, and this exhibition highlights the technical skill and beauty of making in the America,” said Rod Bigelow, executive director, and chief diversity & inclusion officer. “We know Crafting America will surprise and delight audiences with the creativity and innovation, and we’re excited to build on our everyday connections with craft through the exhibition, programs, and engagements.”