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Judy Chicago Tapestries: Woven By Audrey Cowan March 1 – June 19 This special exhibition celebrates the generous gift of Audrey and Bob Cowan to MAD of Ms. Cowan’s artistic archive, documenting her tapestry weaving collaborations with Judy Chicago, the internationally renowned artist, feminist, and educator. This exhibition will feature Chicago’s original sketches, studies, black-and-white cartoons, wood engravings, hung next to nine finished tapestries, including two of her opus works from the Birth Project and the Holocaust Project: From Darkness into Light. More A Bit of Clay on the Skin: New Ceramic Jewelry March 15 – September 4 Organized by the Fondation d’Entreprise Bernardaud and curated by the renowned German-born goldsmith and jewelry artist Monika Brugger, this exhibition demonstrates the versatility and visual allure of ceramic—especially porcelain—jewelry. On view will be more than 100 compelling works by 18 cutting-edge jewelry artists; some are cast or modeled, others are combined with metal, wood, or stone. More Patrick Jouin: Design and Gesture Thru April 17, 2011 With projects spanning quite literally from the spoon to the city, Patrick Jouin is one of the most prolific designers working today. This is his first solo exhibition at a New York museum. It incorporates the Paris-based designer’s landmark objects in a multimedia installation, with videos exploring the relationship between object and gesture. More The Global Africa Project Thru May 15, 2011 An unprecedented exhibition, The Global Africa Project actively challenges conventional notions of a singular African aesthetic or identity, and reflects the integration of African art and design. On show are works of contemporary African art, design, and craft by more than 100 artists working in Africa, Europe, Asia, the United States, and the Caribbean. More Start your visit on the 6th floor where artists work in a variety of materials. Stop by and talk with them about their processes and inspirations. More Daily 11:00 am – 1:30 pm & 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm Thursday nights 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm SPOTLIGHT YOUTH PROGRAM MAD FUN Studio Sunday with SYMA Metallic Foil Objects of Adornment Intergenerational Programs Sunday, March 6 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm $10/person Registration required Join Ceramicist SYMA for her final workshop in a series of three she’s conducted exploring the objects in The Global Africa Project exhibition. Make connections with SYMA in her gallery walk and hands-on workshop. More Artist and Youth Workshop: Marianne van Ooij Thursday, March 10 4:00 – 6:00 pm FREE Registration required Air-dried clay is a favorite medium for the Brooklyn-based Dutch product designer, Marianne van Ooij. If you want to make ‘things’ but do not know where to start, or if you are interested in ceramics and sculpture—here is the workshop you were looking for. This versatile medium lends itself to pottery, sculpture, and jewelry. More Family Day Saturday, March 12 11:00 am – 3:00 pm $30 per family (includes admission) / $25 members No reservations required In conjunction with the critically acclaimed exhibition The Global Africa Project, Family Day has invited the Brooklyn-based ASE Theater Collective, a performance ensemble that specializes in dance theater from the African Diaspora, to lead an intergenerational movement workshop. More DANCE SERIES Dance: Under the Influence Miro Magloire, Ben Munisteri, and Michele Wiles Wednesday, March 16 7:00 pm $18 General, $15 MAD Members and Students with Valid ID “Under the Influence” is a provocative program of dance works inspired by visual art practices. This month’s program showcases works by Miro Magloire, founder and artistic director of New Chamber Ballet; Ben Munisteri, who has created works for the Pennsylvania Dance Theater and has been an artist in residence at the Joyce Theater Foundation and the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival; and Michele Wiles, a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theater, where she has created many leading roles. The series will continue with one Wednesday performance a month through May 18. More THE HOME FRONT: AMERICAN FURNITURE NOW Drafted: The Evolving Role of Architects in Furniture Design Thursday, March 10 7:00 pm $12 General, $10 MAD Members and Students with Valid ID Just as experienced chefs favor local ingredients, one might imagine that architects would prefer sourcing homegrown furnishings. Julie Iovine, Executive Editor of The Architect’s Newspaper, will host a roundtable discussion and Q&A with top design minds including Michael Graves, Calvin Tsao, Gisue Hariri and Jeffrey Bernett on their experiences, strategies and needs when it comes to making American design happen. The Home Front: American Furniture Now runs through May. More VIBRANT SPACE Nightlife: An Oral History of NYC Club Culture Thursday, March 17 7:00 pm $6 MAD Members, $8 General Studio 54, The Palladium, Limelight. These defunct New York clubs were known for wasted debauchery, expressive attire, and a damn good time. But these infamous spaces also played an instrumental part in the evolution of performance, music, and cultural production. Legendary nightlife luminaries of the ‘80s, ‘90s, and today as Michael Alig, Joey Arias, Ladyfag, and Michael Musto will discuss how nightlife served as a nexus for vital artistic collaborations. More New York Design Festival March 12–21, 2011 | New York City There’s never been a better time for art and design enthusiasts to visit New York City than this March. MAD is excited to once again participate in the New York Design Festival: a series of exhibitions, educational programming and special events celebrating New York City’s role as the leader in the fields of art, architecture, and design. For more information on participating venues and events, visit www.nydesignfestival.com. Host your next special event at MAD! More info Members receive complimentary admission, invitations to major exhibition openings, discounts at The Store, and more. Your membership dues support our exhibitions and educational programming—and members always receive discounted admission for up to 4 guests with every visit. Become a member by calling 212.299.7721, emailing membership@madmuseum.org, or stopping by the Museum. Membership Benefits Robert MAD Members, upon presenting their membership card, receive a 10% discount from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm including weekends. The Ailey Extension 405 West 55th Street at 9th Avenue Just a few blocks away from MAD, the Ailey Extension offers a wide variety of dance and fitness classes including Zumba, West African, Ballet, Modern, Yoga, Pilates and Masala Bhangra. No experience necessary. Special offer for friends of MAD: Mention “Museum of Art and Design” and you can take 2 classes for the price of 1. Call 212.405.9500 or visit AileyExtension.com for more information. Nick & Toni’s Café 100 West 67th Street between Broadway and Columbus Avenue With a focus on local products and seasonal produce, Nick and Toni’s Cafe prepares fresh food simply. MAD members receive a 10% discount on purchases with a MAD membership card (cannot be combined with any other promotional offer such as prix fix or ‘Lunch/Dinner and a Movie’; excludes services and purchase of gift certificates). Chamber Music Society At Lincoln Center 70 Lincoln Center Plaza The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center is pleased to offer MAD members a 10% discount off single tickets to its season of events. Call 212.875.5787 or email tickets@chambermusicsociety.org. Emporium Antique Shop 20 West 64th Street between Broadway and Central Park West The Emporium has been known for years as a hidden source for high quality but affordable antiques, jewelry, and art works. MAD members get a 10% discount on purchases (excludes services and purchase of gift certificates) with a MAD membership card. Photo credits from top: Judy Chicago, The Creation, 1998, Collection of Eric Jungermann, Photo: Donald Woodman. Judy Chicago, Color study for ‘The Fall’, 1987, Collection of Elizabeth A. Sackler, Photo: Donald Woodman. Spanish Collar, Peter Hoogeboom, 1995, From the series: ‘Handle with Care,’ Photo: Henni van Beek. Patrick Jouin, Bloom.MGX, 2010, Photo: Patrick Jouin. Serge Mouangue, Wafrica, 2008, cotton, silk, wax print, Courtesy of the artist, Photo: Youji Zendou. Open Studio with Jessica Stoller, Photo by: Sara Silverstein. SYMA, Photo: Eric Drummond for the Summit Daily News. Bowls by Marianne van Ooij, Photo courtesy of the artist. ASE Dance Theatre Collective, Photo: Photo: Radcliffe Roye, Courtesy of Jennifer Samuel. New Chamber Ballet, Photo: Kristin Lodoen Linder. Stanley Ruiz, Raw Clock, 2009, Photo: Greg Vaughan. Palladium, Photo: John Valentino. Not Yet A Member, Photo: Liz Ligon. Museum of Arts and Design 2 Columbus Circle New York, NY 10019 212.299.7777 www.madmuseum.org info@madmuseum.org   This e-mail was sent from Museum of Arts and Design Immediate removal with ® Secure. 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