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Patrick Jouin Design and Gesture Thru April 17, 2011 These are your last couple of weeks to see Patrick Jouin’s first solo exhibition at a New York museum. With projects spanning quite literally from the spoon to the city, Jouin is one of the most prolific designers working today. The exhibition incorporates the Paris-based designer’s landmark objects in a multimedia installation, with videos revealing the relationship between object and gesture. More 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 woven collaborations with Judy Chicago, the renowned artist, feminist, and educator. The exhibition features Chicago’s original sketches, studies, cartoons, wood engravings, with nine tapestries, including two of her opus works “The Creation” from the Birth Project and “The Fall” from the Holocaust Project. More A Bit of Clay on the Skin: New Ceramic Jewelry Through September 4, 2011 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—particularly porcelain—jewelry. On view are 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 The Global Africa Project Thru May 15, 2011 An unprecedented exhibition, The Global Africa Project 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, materials, and concepts. More Daily 11:00 am – 1:30 pm & 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm Thursday nights 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm SPOTLIGHT CINEMA SERIES DANCE SERIES Studio Sunday with Cathy Rosamond Drawing in Space Intergenerational Programs Sunday, April 14 2:00 – 4:00 pm $10/person Registration required Join artist/educator Cathy Rosamond for a special workshop to create sculptures using electric wires. Starting off with an informative and engaging tour in the galleries to look for inspiration, participants will sculpt small figures or objects. No experience necessary! Participants are welcome to bring any electronic items that they would like to re-purpose and incorporate in their artwork. More Isaach De Bankolé: An Unexpected Gentleman April 7 – April 29 $10 General, $7 MAD Members and Students with Valid ID A favorite choice among auteurs like Claire Denis, Jim Jarmusch, and Lars Von Trier, the César award-winning actor Isaach De Bankolé has become the preeminent leading man in a contemporary wave of cinema tackling the effects of Western colonialism on Africa. Surveying this extraordinary actor’s career, MAD is proud to team up with the French Institute Alliance Française for Isaach De Bankolé: An Unexpected Gentleman. Films will be screened at MAD and the French Institute. In addition, Mr. De Bankolé will speak with Film Comment’s Kent Jones; and on April 9, De Bankolé will lead a rare and intimate Master Class at MAD. More Dance: Under the Influence Ron Brown, Sean Curran, Nelida Tirado Wednesday, April 13 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 Ron Brown, founder and artistic director of Evidence; Sean Curran, who was a cast member of “Stomp” and has also directed opera for The Shakespeare Theater and the New York City Opera; and Nelida Tirado, who has worked with Noche Flamenca and was the featured flamenco star in “Riverdance” on Broadway. More THE HOME FRONT: AMERICAN FURNITURE NOW American Design Club Thursday, April 21 7:00 pm $12 General, $10 MAD Members and Students with Valid ID The American Design Club (AmDC) is a loose collective of New York’s leading young design talent. In recent years, the group has executed self-financed events and exhibitions showcasing their highly creative and independent work. The AmDC will invite a group of their members to work in MAD’s Open Studios. An event in the auditiorium will assess the pieces they made and displayed during this full-week period. The Home Front: American Furniture Now runs through May. More VIBRANT SPACE The New Black: Fashion and Design on Branding Culture Thursday, April 7 7:00 pm $6 MAD Members, $8 General From Vogue Black to BET, specialized media outlets have grown to express and reflect a dynamic and global African community. However, with commercial interests playing a major role in the production of these cultural venues, there is increasing concern that over how much influence corporations are wielding in the branding of this emerging identity. More DESIGN COMPETITION In partnership with the Victor J. Papanek Foundation at the University of Applied Arts Vienna and the Austrian Cultural Forum, MAD launches the Design for the Real World Redux competition and the Victor J. Papanek Social Design Award. The finalists will be featured in an exhibition at the University of Applied Arts Vienna in November and at either the Museum of Arts and Design or the Austrian Cultural Institute next spring. Deadline for submissions is June 1, 2011. To learn more about the competition and Victor Papanek, , or follow on Twitter. 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 Blank City, A film by Celine Danhier IFC Center, 323 6th Ave, New York, NY 10014 BLANK CITY tells the long-overdue tale of the motley crew of renegade filmmakers that emerged from an economically bankrupt and dangerous period of New York history. It’s a fascinating look at the way this misfit cinema used deserted, seemingly bombed-out Lower East Side landscapes to craft daring works that would go on to profoundly influence independent film today. Beginning April 7, save $3 on tickets to Blank City, Mon – Thurs (normally $13) upon showing your Museum of Art & Design membership card at the IFC Center Box Office. Visit ifccenter.com to learn more. See the original Blank Generation this fall at MAD! No Wave Cinema screens as part of the series, The New Rebels, running September–December, 2011 FURLA 598 Madison Avenue between 57th and 58th Streets Discover the inspired design and impeccable workmanship that distinguish Furla handbags, footwear and accessories. 10% discount on purchases (excludes sale merchandise, services, and purchase of gift certificates) with a MAD membership card. Robert MAD Members, upon presenting their membership card, receive a 10% discount from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm including weekends. Starting April 3, Robert will offer live jazz brunches every Sunday from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm. 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 for more information. Photo credits from top: Gésine Hackenberg, Kitchen Necklace and Plate, 2009, Earthenware, Photo courtesy of Bernardaud. Patrick Jouin, Bloom.MGX, 2010, Photo: Patrick Jouin. 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. Serge Mouangue, Wafrica, 2008, cotton, silk, wax print, Courtesy of the artist, Photo: Youji Zendou. Open Studio with Erica Rosenfeld, Photo: Alan Klein. Zenzulu, Artist: Vincent Sithole, Imbenge, 2007, PVC-coated telephone wire, Courtesy of Amaridian, New York, Photo: Peter Murdock. Still from Jim Jarmusch’s Limits of Control, Photo: Teresa Isasi-Isasmendi. Ronald Brown, Photo courtesy of the artist. Stanley Ruiz, Raw Clock, 2009, Photo: Greg Vaughan. Hank Willis Thomas, Scarred Chest, 2003, Lambda photograph, Photo: Courtesy of the artist, Jack Shainman Gallery, New York. Jennifer Trask, Swag, Courtesy of Ornamentum Gallery. Not Yet A Member, Photo: Liz Ligon. Underground ‘B’ stars of the No Wave, Filmmakers Scott B. and Beth B.,artist Diego Cortez, Lydia Lunch, Johnny O’Kane, Bill Rice and Adele Bertei of the Contortions, New York City, 1980, Photo by and courtesy of Marcia Resnick from Blank City. 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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