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Exhibition: THE COLLAGE AESTHETIC OF LOUIS ARMSTRONG - In the Cause of Happiness
Fri Oct 14th - Tue Dec 31st
Suggested Admission: $5 / Members Free
Did you know that jazz great Louis Armstrong was an avid collage artist? Made for an exhibition at Lincoln Center, the Louis Armstrong Collage Exhibition features reproductions of some of the remarkable collages created by Louis Armstrong affixed to the boxes of his audio tapes, and introduces audiences to this very public man who could turn his irrepressible creativity to arts other than music.
Fri Oct 14th - Tue Dec 31st
Suggested Admission: $5 / Members Free
Did you know that jazz great Louis Armstrong was an avid collage artist? Made for an exhibition at Lincoln Center, the Louis Armstrong Collage Exhibition features reproductions of some of the remarkable collages created by Louis Armstrong affixed to the boxes of his audio tapes, and introduces audiences to this very public man who could turn his irrepressible creativity to arts other than music.
EXHIBITION: ANTIQUE CHINESE WINDOWS & DOORS
Wed Jan 25th - Sun Feb 26th
Suggested Admission: $5 / Members Free
From the collection of Thomas Chen, President, Crystal Window and Door Systems. Antique Chinese wood windows and doors were considered both functional architectural elements and works of art. and were placed in the home according to Feng Shui to achieve harmony and balance. These intricately hand-carved pieces, collected from numerous towns and provinces throughout China, depict detailed scenery and characters. Thanks also to Steve Chen for his gracious support.
Wed Jan 25th - Sun Feb 26th
Suggested Admission: $5 / Members Free
From the collection of Thomas Chen, President, Crystal Window and Door Systems. Antique Chinese wood windows and doors were considered both functional architectural elements and works of art. and were placed in the home according to Feng Shui to achieve harmony and balance. These intricately hand-carved pieces, collected from numerous towns and provinces throughout China, depict detailed scenery and characters. Thanks also to Steve Chen for his gracious support.
Upcoming
INTERWOVEN WORLDS: EXPLORING DOMESTIC AND NOMADIC LIFE IN TURKEY
Fri Mar 9th - Sun Apr 29th
Suggested Admission: $5 / Members Free
"Interwoven Worlds" highlights hand-made carpets and textiles for which the Turks are celebrated. Beautifully crafted pieces are presented within two recreated dwellings – a nomadic tent and an Ottoman-style home– to weave together the rich traditions of Turkic peoples across space and time. The textiles are complemented by ancient ceramics, glassware and metal-ware.
Fri Mar 9th - Sun Apr 29th
Suggested Admission: $5 / Members Free
"Interwoven Worlds" highlights hand-made carpets and textiles for which the Turks are celebrated. Beautifully crafted pieces are presented within two recreated dwellings – a nomadic tent and an Ottoman-style home– to weave together the rich traditions of Turkic peoples across space and time. The textiles are complemented by ancient ceramics, glassware and metal-ware.
LECTURE: MEDIEVAL ISLAMIC ART - A CLOSER LOOK
Sat Mar 17th
Suggested Admission: $5 / Members & Students Free
KRISTANA RICHARDSON (QUEENS COLLEGE, HISTORY DEPARTMENT), a specialist in Islamic history, will provide a close examination and discussion of key medieval pieces included in Interwoven Worlds to outline an emerging Islamic visual aesthetic that only crystallized in the 16th century.
Sat Mar 17th
Suggested Admission: $5 / Members & Students Free
KRISTANA RICHARDSON (QUEENS COLLEGE, HISTORY DEPARTMENT), a specialist in Islamic history, will provide a close examination and discussion of key medieval pieces included in Interwoven Worlds to outline an emerging Islamic visual aesthetic that only crystallized in the 16th century.
LECTURE: TURKISH MATERIAL CULTURE IN HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Thu Mar 22nd
Suggested Admission: $5 / Members & Students Free
ALEXANDER A. BAUER, QUEENS COLLEGE, DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY The homes of nomadic and settled peoples, and weaving, pottery and other craft traditions highlighted in Interwoven Worlds, have their origins in practices going as far back as the Neolithic period of the Ancient Near East. Alexander Bauer, co-curator of the exhibition, and an archaeologist who co-directs a field project in the Black Sea region of Turkey, will discuss the long-term history of these traditions. He is also a specialist in cultural heritage law and policy and museum studies, ethics and preservation.
Thu Mar 22nd
Suggested Admission: $5 / Members & Students Free
ALEXANDER A. BAUER, QUEENS COLLEGE, DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY The homes of nomadic and settled peoples, and weaving, pottery and other craft traditions highlighted in Interwoven Worlds, have their origins in practices going as far back as the Neolithic period of the Ancient Near East. Alexander Bauer, co-curator of the exhibition, and an archaeologist who co-directs a field project in the Black Sea region of Turkey, will discuss the long-term history of these traditions. He is also a specialist in cultural heritage law and policy and museum studies, ethics and preservation.
LECTURE: MIRROR OF ANOTHER WORLD
Sun Apr 1st
Suggested Admission: $5 / Members & Students Free
Textiles And Costume Traditions In Early Central Asian Photography - Andrew Hale Andrew Hale's archive is the largest private collection of 19th and early 20th century Central Asian photographs in the United States. Hale will draw from this incredible resource to discuss how early photographs document Central Asian costume and textile traditions. A renowned textile scholar, Hale has published numerous studies with his wife, Kate Fitz Gibbon, including Uzbek Embroidery in the Nomadic Tradition (Minneapolis Institute of Arts) and Ikat Silks of Central Asia, and lectures throughout the world.
Sun Apr 1st
Suggested Admission: $5 / Members & Students Free
Textiles And Costume Traditions In Early Central Asian Photography - Andrew Hale Andrew Hale's archive is the largest private collection of 19th and early 20th century Central Asian photographs in the United States. Hale will draw from this incredible resource to discuss how early photographs document Central Asian costume and textile traditions. A renowned textile scholar, Hale has published numerous studies with his wife, Kate Fitz Gibbon, including Uzbek Embroidery in the Nomadic Tradition (Minneapolis Institute of Arts) and Ikat Silks of Central Asia, and lectures throughout the world.
LECTURE:RICKY RICCARDI, ARCHIVIST, LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOUSE MUSEUM
Sun Apr 29th
Suggested Admission: $5 / Members & Students Free
Armstrong Archivist Ricky Riccardi discusses his book, "What a Wonderful World: The Magic of Louis Armstrong's Later Years." He debunks myths about the last two years of Louis's life proving that Armstrong was a vital musician in his late years. Riccardi will play rare Armstrong music to illustrate his points.
Sun Apr 29th
Suggested Admission: $5 / Members & Students Free
Armstrong Archivist Ricky Riccardi discusses his book, "What a Wonderful World: The Magic of Louis Armstrong's Later Years." He debunks myths about the last two years of Louis's life proving that Armstrong was a vital musician in his late years. Riccardi will play rare Armstrong music to illustrate his points.
ART AS LANGUAGE, AN EXHIBITION BY JHS 189
Wed May 16th - Wed May 30th
Suggested Admission: $5 / Members & Students Free
The exhibition by JHS 189's 6th, 7th and 8th graders will include artworks such as illuminated manuscripts, animal drawings, calligraphy, story quilts, paintings emphasizing the language of architecture, the folklore of flowers and birds, and much more. Sculptures and paintings for 189's Make A Difference Project will also be on display.
Wed May 16th - Wed May 30th
Suggested Admission: $5 / Members & Students Free
The exhibition by JHS 189's 6th, 7th and 8th graders will include artworks such as illuminated manuscripts, animal drawings, calligraphy, story quilts, paintings emphasizing the language of architecture, the folklore of flowers and birds, and much more. Sculptures and paintings for 189's Make A Difference Project will also be on display.
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Within the Emperor's Garden - The Ten Thousand Springs Pavilion
Sat Oct 16th - Wed Sep 14th
Suggested Admission: $5/Members free
Sat Oct 16th - Wed Sep 14th
Suggested Admission: $5/Members free
Exhibition begins October 16th. View the Installation: October 12th & 13th, 12-5pm. Gallery Hours: Saturday and Sunday 12-5pm. Based on the original Wan Chun Ting pavilion that majestically stands on the east side of the Imperial Garden of the Forbidden City in China, this highly detailed 1:5 scale replica is made of red sandalwood, prized in Imperial China, and constructed using mortise-and-tenon joinery. The exhibition was organized by the Smithsonian’s Museum Conservation Institute, with assistance of the China Red Sandalwood Museum and the Savannah College of Art and Design.
DROP IN COLLAGE MAKING WORKSHOP
Sun Oct 23rd
FREE (No tickets or RSVP required; first-come, first-served)
Sun Oct 23rd
FREE (No tickets or RSVP required; first-come, first-served)
Get your inspiration from Louis Armstrong's collages and make a little story of your own!
CERAMIC MATERIALS AND MATERIAL CULTURE
Sat Nov 19th - Thu Jan 19th
Suggested Admission: $5 / Members Free
Sat Nov 19th - Thu Jan 19th
Suggested Admission: $5 / Members Free
Curated by Queens College Professor Sin-ying Ho, the exhibition displays the art of contemporary ceramic artists inspired by Turkish culture and history. Ceramics is not only a material for sculpture, pottery, and architecture but also is a cultural material.
MAKE AND DECORATE CLAY TILES
Sat Dec 3rd
$5/Free for Members
Sat Dec 3rd
$5/Free for Members
Make and decorate clay tiles for your home with international ceramic artist and curator Sin-ying Ho. In conjunction with Ceramics Material and Material Culture Exhibition and Queens College Year of Turkey.
HOLIDAY CARD MAKING WITH COLLAGE
Sat Dec 10th
$5/Members Free; Materials provided
Sat Dec 10th
$5/Members Free; Materials provided
Visit Louis Armstrong Collage Exhibition and create one-ofa-kind holiday cards to take home. Feel free to bring a flat momento from home to incorporate into your design.
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Mon Jan 2nd - Tue Jan 31st
Mon Jan 2nd - Tue Jan 31st
Special Early Bird Ticket Sale for SPRING/WINTER 2012 season.
WINTER/SPRING 2012 TICKET SALES START ON MONDAY, JANUARY 9th, 2012.
ORDER TICKETS BY JANUARY 31, 2012 & GET UP TO 30% OFF (20% off for non-members; Excludes any fundraisers, special events, and table packages)
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