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Tissue Paper Marigolds/Cempasúchil de Papel
Ever wonder what a curator would tell you on a tour of the Art Center? In this edition of our series recorded prior to our closure, Curator Jared stops by Jess’ 𝘈 𝘗𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘤 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘊𝘢𝘯 𝘚𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘜𝘱𝘰𝘯 𝘔𝘦. ‼️SPOILER ALERT: There’s a hidden painting in this one!‼️
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Jess (Burgess Collins)
"𝘈 𝘗𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘤 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘊𝘢𝘯 𝘚𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘜𝘱𝘰𝘯 𝘔𝘦": 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘷𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘐𝘐, 1963-1972
Oil on canvas over oil on wood
16 × 20 inches
Purchased with funds from the Coffin Fine Arts Trust; Nathan Emory Coffin Collection of the Des Moines Art Center, 1972.90
Ever wonder what a curator would tell you on a tour of the Art Center? In the latest edition of our series recorded prior to our closure, Curator Jared stops by Francis Bacon’s 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘺 𝘈𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘝𝘦𝘭á𝘻𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘻'𝘴 𝘗𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘟.⠀
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Want to see this work for yourself? Now you can with Des Moines Art Center virtual tours! Tap the link in bio, scroll to W.T. and Edna M. Dahl Gallery and West Gallery, and select “Start Tour.”
Francis Bacon, (English, 1909 - 1992)
𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘺 𝘈𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘝𝘦𝘭á𝘻𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘻'𝘴 𝘗𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘟, 1953
Oil on canvas
Purchased with funds from the Coffin Fine Arts Trust; Nathan Emory Coffin Collection of the Des Moines Art Center, 1980.1
Ever wonder what a curator would tell you on a tour of the Art Center? In the latest edition of our series recorded prior to our closure, Curator Jared stops by Hedda Sterne’s 𝘈𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘩 #19.
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Want to see this work for yourself? Now you can with Des Moines Art Center virtual tours! Tap the link in bio, scroll to W.T. and Edna M. Dahl Gallery and West Gallery, and select “Start Tour.”
For more Sterne, tap the link in bio, scroll to 𝘏𝘦𝘥𝘥𝘢 𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘦: 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦 in the Blank One Gallery and select “Start Tour.”
Hedda Sterne
𝘈𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘩 #19, 1949
Oil on linen
Credit Line: Des Moines Art Center Permanent Collections; Purchased with funds from the Edmundson Art Foundation, Inc., 2020.2
Looking for a fun activity for the whole family? 🎨 Tune in for a fun art project that is both Art Center-approved and easily accomplished at home.
To prepare you will need:
🔸Coffee filters
🔸Washable markers
🔸Cup of water
🔸Paper towels
🔸Tape
Ever wonder what a curator would tell you on a tour of the Art Center? In the first edition of our new series recorded prior to our closure, Curator Jared stops by Kuhn’s 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘴. 🍌
Want to see this work for yourself? Now you can with Des Moines Art Center virtual tours!
1. Head to our website: https://www.desmoinesartcenter.org/visit/virtualtours
2. Scroll to The Blank Two and Three Galleries
3. Select “Start Tour”
Walt Kuhn
𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘴, 1946
Oil on canvas
20 1/4 x 16 1/8 inches
Credit Line: Des Moines Art Center Permanent Collections; Purchased with funds from the Edmundson Art Foundation, Inc., 1953.32
Studio Classes at the Art Center
"Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep." –Scott Adams
Infuse a dreary winter with color when you take a studio class at the Art Center. 🖌 Now is the time to register! Don't delay: bit.ly/2HFvrhn
Slow your scroll and shop this video! That’s right, Print Club commissioned prints are available for purchase online and in the Shop at the Art Center. Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? Browse our selection of prints online then call the Shop at 515.271.0330 to place your order. Learn more: bit.ly/2MsGlYP
A behind-the-scenes look as we put the finishing touches on Monument Valley. 👀
Join us Friday, October 4 from 6-8 pm for the exhibition opening celebration! Learn more: bit.ly/movuvall
My Museum Monday Tai Chi
For Des Moines Art Center Member Kevin, Tai Chi is meditative and energizing. During his #MyMuseumMonday experience Kevin combined his love of art with his love of Tai Chi to create the ultimate mindful experience.
Summer Family Night: Active Art
{CANCELLED} Bring the whole family and join us August 15 for SUMMER FAMILY NIGHT: ACTIVE ART. Act out your art through games, energetic art stations, and whole body art exercises. Cap off the night with a family-focused museum tour.
Register in advance for a discounted rate: bit.ly/2GFELjk
Sculpting Our Community: Call for Entry!
Head on over to bit.ly/sculptingDM to learn about how you can contribute to Sculpting Our Community!
Summer Family Night: Summer of Shapes
How is your summer shaping up? Has it seemed a little square? Round up the famiily and join us for Summer Family Night: Summer of Shapes!
Explore abstract art in the museum and create a variety of abstract artworks of your own using shapes, colors, patterns, and lines and exploring movement, emotion, and pattern. Register in advance for a discounted rate: bit.ly/2NeBahQ
Queer Abstraction Celebration
Everyone is invited to our Queer Abstraction Celebration on Saturday, June 1. Reserve your spot: bit.ly/qaparty
We Believe in the Power of Art
The Des Moines Art Center believes in the power of art to inspire personal, political, and social transformation. With its new positioning statement, the Art Center reaffirms its commitment to exhibit thought-provoking modern and contemporary art that promotes curiosity as well as critical and empathetic thinking. We hope you'll join us in 2019 and share what the power of art means to you.
Mary Mattingly: Collaborative Community Performance: The Bundle and the Pilgrimage
In conjunction with the exhibition, Wanderlust: Actions, Traces, Journeys 1967 – 2017, artist Mary Mattingly led a collaborative cpublic performance at the Des Moines Art Center on April 13 – 14, 2018. Members of the community brought items to contribute to a collaborative bundle, which was then taken on a pilgrimage around Greenwood Park.
Wanderlust: Marie Lorenz
Artist Marie Lorenz was on site this week installing her piece "Gyre" as part of the exhibition Wanderlust: Actions, Traces, Journeys 1967 – 2017. Located in the atrium of the Richard Meier building, this installation will be on view through May 13.
Learn more about the exhibition: http://bit.ly/2DBJAtm
Drawing in Space: Artist Dave Eppley
"People are so conditioned to see art as something that's contained. So I think that my art really pushes that."
Explore the colorful work of artist Dave Eppley whose piece "Set One, Set Two" is on view in the Art Center lobby as part of the exhibition Drawing in Space.
Visit the exhibition through Sunday, January 21 or learn more online: http://bit.ly/2xs1zN1
Drawing in Space: Monika Grzymala
"All my works are site specific. They are always specially designed for that unique space and situation. I'm leaving a trace of the movement of my body and space with the tape."
Discover the sculptural work of artist Monika Grzymala on view in the Anna K. Meredith Gallery as part of the exhibition Drawing in Space.
Visit the exhibition through Sunday, January 21 or learn more online: http://bit.ly/2xs1zN1
Welcome to In the Studio with Miss Haley! Tune in now to learn how to make an #entirelyunexpected sun catcher that is sure to brighten up your winter day.
Experience the Numen/For Use installation "Tape Des Moines"
Take a 360 degree look as visitors explore the interior of the Numen/For Use installation "Tape Des Moines" in the I. M. Pei building. This sculpture is part of the exhibition #DrawingInSpaceDSM, which is on view through January 21, 2018.
Experience the Numen/For Use installation "Tape Des Moines"
Take a 360 degree look as visitors explore the interior of the Numen/For Use installation "Tape Des Moines" in the I. M. Pei building. This sculpture is part of the exhibition #DrawingInSpaceDSM, which is on view through January 21, 2018.
Drawing in Space: Numen/For Use
"The driving moment is when you see people coming out with joy and glowing eyes."
Discover the large-scale work for Numen/For Use through "Tape Des Moines," an interactive installation in the I. M. Pei building created as part of the exhibition Drawing in Space.
Visit the exhibition through January 21, 2017 or learn more online: http://bit.ly/2xs1zN1
Tune in now as our Studio Education Manager Haley shares hot and cold art activities you can do with your kids at home!