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FRONT COVER Stephen Knapp's Heritage Jitter heralds the arrival of Art of Glass 2 to the Chrysler Museum of Art. The exterior lightpainting honors his in-laws' World War II romance here in Norfolk, as well as the Chrysler's legacy of artistic merit in the city. Photo by Ed Pollard Museum photographer. Stephen Knapp (American, b. 1947) Heritage Jitter, 2009 © Stephen Knapp INSIDE FRONT COVER Toots Zynsky’s vibrant red Sfida joined the Chrysler’s contemporary glass collection. Composed of hundreds of fused glass threads, the undulating form evokes the petals of an unfolding flower. Toots Zynsky (American, b. 1951) Sfida, 2008 Fused and thermo-formed glass threads Museum purchase and gift of Barry Friedman Ltd.
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Dedication: Arnold McKinnon
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From the Director
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Board of Trustees, Staff, and Volunteers
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Highlights of the Year
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Conservation
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Acquisitions
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Exhibitions
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Loans from the Collection
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Education
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Visitor Services
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Members and Supporters
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Financial Statements
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A gift of several works of art by Felrath Hines simultaneously enriched the Chrysler collection holdings by AfricanAmerican and Abstract artists. Felrath Hines (American, 1913-1993) Early Moon, 1991 Pastel on paper Gift of Dorothy Fisher, 2009.4.5