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the rubelle and norman Schafler gallery The Rubelle and noRman SchafleR GalleRy
Mapping the Psychogeography of New York City
SePtember 24– November 6, 2010 Guest-curated by Katharine Harmon, author of The Map as Art: Contemporary Artists Explore Cartography (Princeton Architectural Press, 2009) and You Are Here: Personal Geographies and Other Maps of the Imagination (Princeton Architectural Press, 2003)
Blind dates
This innovative, interdisciplinary, and cross-cultural exhibition and project, guest-curated by Defne Ayas and Neery Melkonian, will involve artists, writers, historians, and sociologists who aim to facilitate meaningful exchanges among those whose lives have been affected by the historical ruptures and legacies associated with the fall of the Ottoman Empire (1299–1922). For the exhibition portion of “Blind Dates,” the curators have been “matchmaking” artists and architects whose backgrounds represent the estranged cultures to mediate through projects together.
celebrating a quarter century of exhibitionS at the rubelle and norman Schafler gallery and including recent work by alumni and StudentS, thiS Show will alSo highlight Six of the moSt memorable and influential exhibitionS that will be reaSSembled along with recent work by the original participantS. the exhibition iS gueSt-curated by former director of exhibitionS eleanor moretta.
10.7.10 – 1.21.11 crossing disciplines:
Books
Nov. 19, 2010–Feb. 12, 2011
opeNiNg receptioN: thursday, November 18, 6–8 pm
Schafler@25
Feb. 25–may may ay 7, 2011
opeNiNg receptioN: thursday, February 24, 6–8 pm
Guest-curated by artist and writer Dave Beech, contributor to Art and Text (Black Dog Publishing, 2009), and fellow artist and writer Paul O'Neill, this exhibition will establish a dialogue between generations as well as draw lines between competing conceptions of the role of text in art.
Feb. 10–march 10, 2011 opeNiNg receptioN: wedNesday, February 9, 4–6 pm
PRaTT manhaTTan GalleRy Pratt manhattan Gallery is a public art gallery affiliated with Pratt Institute. The goals of the program are to present significant innovative and intellectually challenging work in the fields of art, architecture, fashion, and design from around the world and to provide a range of educational initiatives to help viewers relate contemporary art to their lives in a meaningful way. It is located on 144 West 14th Street between Sixth and Seventh avenues and is open Tuesday–Saturday, 11 am–6 Pm. Phone: 212-647-7778.
The Rubelle and noRman SchafleR GalleRy The Schafler Gallery presents exhibitions by Pratt Institute faculty members, students, and alumni from all departments. The gallery
An open call to Pratt faculty and students in all departments surrounding the theme of "books."
favors cross-disciplinary topics that reveal how ideas and issues affect our lives from many different perspectives, and provides an open forum for the presentation and discussion of contemporary culture. The Schafler Gallery is located on the first floor of the chemistry building on Pratt’s brooklyn campus and is open monday– friday, 9 am–5 Pm and Saturday 12–5 Pm. Phone: 718-636-3517.
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