Mark Bradford program guide

Mark Bradford

PROGRAM GUIDE October 16, 2011—January 15, 2012

Mark Bradford has emerged in the past decade as one of the most inventive and accomplished artists of his generation, extending and transforming the traditions of 20th-century American painting into an empathetic yet demanding reflection of the urgency, tension, and vibrancy of our present moment.

This five-venue national exhibition marks the first major survey of the work of this Los Angeles–based artist whose multifaceted practice encompasses painting and sculpture as well as media and sound installation.

Related Programs Unless otherwise noted, all programs are included in general admission to the Museum and DMA members are FREE. Visit DallasMuseumofArt.org for more details.

October State of the Arts Presented in partnership with KERA’s Art&Seek

Thursday, October 13, 7:30 p.m.

To reserve your seat online, visit www.tickets.DallasMuseumofArt.org or call 214-922-1818.

Join KERA’s Jeff Whittington for a thought-provoking conversation with artist Mark Bradford and Vicki Meek, manager of the South Dallas Cultural Center.

Gallery Talk Wednesday, October 19, 12:15 p.m.

Join Dr. Jeffrey Grove, The Hoffman Family Senior Curator of Contemporary Art, as he discusses the work of Mark Bradford.

Late Nights at the Dallas Museum of Art Friday, October 21, 6:00 p.m.–midnight Experience the music of Teddy Pendergrass, performances, a program for teens, films, tours, Creativity Challenges, and family activities, all inspired by Mark Bradford or influenced by his work.

Late Night Lecture: Finding Politics in Unexpected Places: Beauty Shops, Beauticians, and Black Women’s Activism Friday, October 21, 7:00 p.m.

To reserve your seat online, visit www.tickets.DallasMuseumofArt.org or call 214-922-1818.

Join Dr. Tiffany Gill, author and associate professor of history, African American studies, and women’s studies at the University of Texas at Austin, to explore the history and rich culture of black beauty salons. Her award-winning book, Beauty Shop Politics: African American Women’s Activism in the Beauty Industry, chronicles how the black beauty industry played a crucial role in the creation of the modern black female identity and how the seemingly frivolous space of a beauty salon has actually stimulated social, political, and economic change.

Urban Armor: Urban Art Friday, October 21, 9:30–11:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 29, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Free with general admission but registration is required.

To register, call 214-922-1311 or e-mail sjessop@DallasMuseumofArt.org.

Join us for a special tweens and teens workshop where we take a closer look at the art of Mark Bradford. Then join visiting artist Mark Gutting (Saturday, October 29 only) in the studio for a hands-on exploration of identity building through the urban art of graffiti. Participants will have the chance to create an original work of “wall graffiti” to take home with them. All materials for this workshop are provided.

November First Tuesdays: My Neighborhood Tuesday, November 1, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Enjoy free general admission to the Museum and a fun-filled day of family-friendly art projects, tours, story times, and performances inspired by the art of Mark Bradford.

Studio Creations Saturdays and Sundays, November 5–20, 1:00–3:30 p.m.

Use a family gallery guide to explore the Mark Bradford exhibition and then visit the studio to create your own work of art inspired by the artist’s process.

Arturo’s Art & Me: Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

Wednesday, November 9, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., or Thursday, November 10, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., or Saturday, November 12, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Members free/nonmembers $10 (per family.) To register, visit DallasMuseumofArt.org/Tickets.

For 3–5 year olds and a favorite grown-up! Adults and young children will explore works of art in the Mark Bradford exhibition, read a related story in the galleries, and do an art-making activity in the studio.

Gallery Talk: See What I’m Saying?

Decoding the Language and Materials of Mark Bradford Wednesday, November 9, 12:15 p.m.

Artist and former Awards to Artists winner Diedrick Brackens will discuss the language and material used in Mark Bradford’s work.

Meaningful Moments: Exploring Community Tuesday, November 15, 10:00–11:30 a.m.

Free with registration. To register, call 214-922-1251 or e-mail access@DallasMuseumofArt.org.

In this program designed for individuals with early-stage dementia and their family members or caregivers, participants will have the chance to talk about works in the Mark Bradford exhibition and experience an art-making activity in the studio.

Homeschool Class for Families: Art and Community Tuesday, November 15, 1:00–2:30 p.m., or Thursday, November 17, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Members $5 per child/nonmembers $7 per child. To register, call 214-922-1822.

Parents and children will learn about works of art together in the Mark Bradford exhibition, participate in hands-on activities, and create a work of art in the studio.

For children ages 6–12.

December Gallery Talk Wednesday, December 7, 12:15 p.m.

Join artist Matthew Cusick as he explores the Mark Bradford exhibition and discusses his own process as an artist.

Toddler Art: In the City Friday, December 9, 11:00 a.m.–noon, or Tuesday, December 13, 11:00 a.m.–noon, or Friday, December 16, 11:00 a.m.–noon Free with registration. To register, call 214-922-1312.

For 2–3 year olds and a favorite grown-up! Look at works of art in the Mark Bradford exhibition, and then play with new friends in Arturo’s Nest.

Film Showcase Inspired by Mark Bradford Saturday, December 10 From a 1950s thriller to a recent documentary, join us for a day of film screenings with connections to the work of Mark Bradford.

Niagara (1953) 11:30 a.m., Horchow Auditorium A wife vacationing in Niagara Falls with her husband plots with her lover to murder him, and the couple in the bungalow next to them get caught up in the intrigue. Starring Marilyn Monroe and Joseph Cotten, this film influenced Mark Bradford’s video installation of the same name.

This film is not rated. (90 min.)

When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts (2006) Noon, C3 Theater Watch all four acts of Spike Lee’s award-winning documentary that examined the government’s role and its response to Hurricane Katrina. Then visit the Barrel Vault to see a detail of Mark Bradford’s Mithra, an installation he worked on with residents of the Lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans after the hurricane. This film is not rated. (256 min.; 15-minute breaks between each act) Good Hair (2009) 3:30 p.m., Horchow Auditorium This documentary produced and narrated by comedian Chris Rock focuses on African American women’s hair, including the styling industry, the acceptable look of their hair in society, and the effects of both upon African American culture. This film is rated PG-13. (95 min.)

Lecture: Mark Bradford: You’re Nobody (Til Somebody Kills You) Saturday, December 10, 2:00 p.m.

To reserve your seat online, visit www.tickets.DallasMuseumofArt.org or call 214-922-1818.

Christopher Bedford, Chief Curator at the Wexner Center for the Arts and the organizing curator of the Mark Bradford exhibition, will discuss Mark Bradford’s body of work.

Sketching in the Galleries for Kids Saturday, December 17, 1:00–3:00 p.m Families are invited to sketch from original works of art in the Mark Bradford exhibition.

All supplies are provided.

January Closing Weekend Saturday, January 14, and Sunday, January 15, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Don’t miss your last chance to see the Mark Bradford exhibition before it closes on Sunday, January 15, and be one of the first people on Sunday to see the new exhibition Mark Manders: Parallel Occurrences/Documented Assignments.

plan your visit Museum Hours Tuesday and Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Thursday, 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Closed Mondays

Membership Join for as little as $75. Benefits include free parking in our underground garage and free admission to the Museum and to special exhibitions. For membership information, call 214-922-1247 or e-mail membership@DallasMuseumofArt.org.

Admission Admission to Mark Bradford is included in general admission to the Museum (adults, $10; seniors 65+, $7; students with a current school ID, $5; DMA members free).

The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier requires an exhibition ticket, see website for ticket prices.

Programs for Students and Teachers Visit DallasMuseumofArt.org/Education for information about programs and resources ® for students and teachers. Mark Bradford programs include Museum visits, Go van Gogh outreach, online teaching materials, and programs for teachers. The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier programs include Museum visits and programs for teachers.

Group Sales Discounts and tours are available for groups of ten or more. Contact Group Sales at 214-922-1222 or groupsales@DallasMuseumofArt.org.

Parking, Shopping, and Dining For your convenience, on-site parking is available in the Museum’s underground parking garage for a flat fee of $10. The Cafe is open daily for lunch. The Museum Store offers unique gifts, books, jewelry, note cards, and more.

Also on View African Headwear: Beyond Fashion Through January 1, 2012 Mark Manders: Parallel Occurrences/Documented Assignments January 15–April 15, 2011

For additional information on exhibitions and related programs, visit DallasMuseumofArt.org.

The Dallas Museum of Art is supported in part by the generosity of Museum members and donors and by the citizens of Dallas through the City of Dallas/Office of Cultural Affairs and the Texas Commission on the Arts.

Mark Bradford is organized by the Wexner Center for the Arts, The Ohio State University. Major support for this exhibition is provided by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts and Resource Interactive. Significant contributions are provided by The Broad Art Foundation, the Nimoy Foundation, Nancy and Dave Gill, and Toby Devan Lewis. General support for the Wexner Center for the Arts is provided by the Greater Columbus Arts Council, The Columbus Foundation, Nationwide Foundation and the Ohio Arts Council and by the Corporate Annual Fund of the Wexner Center Foundation and Wexner Center Members.

The exhibition in Dallas is presented by the Texas Instruments Foundation.

Additional support is provided by TWO X TWO for AIDS and Art, the Contemporary Art Initiative, and the Donor Circle membership program. Air transportation is provided by American Airlines.

Mark Bradford cover image (detail): Mark Bradford in his studio, fall 2009, photo: Fredrik Nilsen Inside images (details): Mark Bradford, Bag of Tricks, 2009, nylon string and paper, courtesy of the artist and Sikkema Jenkins & Co., New York; Black Venus, 2005, billboard paper, photomechanical reproductions, acrylic gel medium, carbon paper, and additional mixed media, Berezdivin Collection; Bread and Circuses, 2007, photomechanical reproductions, acrylic gel medium, paper, acrylic paint, caulking, nylon string, carbon paper, and additional mixed media on canvas, Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, purchased with funds from Patrick and Mary Scanlan, 2008.42. All images © Mark Bradford.

The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk is organized by the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts in collaboration with the Maison Jean Paul Gaultier. JoliCoeur International is the official supplier of mannequins for the exhibition.

The exhibition in Dallas is presented by Cadillac. Additional support is provided by the DMA’s Junior Associates Circle with funds raised through An Affair of the Art 2011: Maison de la Mode: House of Fashion; NorthPark Center; Forty Five Ten; and BBVA Compass. Air transportation in Dallas is provided by American Airlines. Promotional support provided by Catwalk by TIGI.

The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier cover image: ”Paris by Night” print (detail), used for Paris and Its Muses collection, haute couture fall/winter 2000–2001,© Jean Paul Gaultier Inside images (details): Jean Paul Gaultier, Tribute to Ukraine and Russia collection, “Ce soir à Samarcande” gown, haute couture fall/winter 2005–2006, model: Erin O’Connor; Jean Paul Gaultier, Mermaids collection, “Sirène” gown, haute couture spring/summer 2008; Jean Paul Gaultier, Barbès collection, Women’s prêt-à-porter fall/winter 1984–1985; Jean Paul Gaultier, Fishnet tights, Parisiennes collection, haute couture fall/winter 2010–2011; All images © Patrice Stable/Jean Paul Gaultier