The Mint Museum Annual Report 2008 / 2009

Ball Gown circa 1950-1955
PHILIP HULITAR. American,
1905-1992
black silk velvet with metallic
silver thread embroidery worked
with crystal rhinestones, drops
and stones and black fox fur
From a Southern Collection.
1999.65.86
The Art of Affluence
CHARLES BOYD CRAVEN.
American, 1909-1991
North State Pottery
Flower Holder circa 1926-1928
earthenware
Gift of Eugene Mallar.
H1981.217.9
The Craven Family of North
Carolina Potters
Guests preview Andy Warhol
Portfolios: Life & Legends
during a curator's tour.
From Pop art to platform shoes, The Mint Museum celebrated the diversity of art
with a dynamic year of thought-provoking exhibitions. Presentations included the
iconic screenprints of Andy Warhol, classic paintings and sculpture by european
and American masters, powerful ceramics from emerging israeli artists, and boldly
beautiful contemporary jewelry. The variety and depth of these shows captured
visitors’ imaginations and inspired awe, while also sparking community
conversations about art.
Mint MuseuM oF art
The Art of Affluence: Haute Couture & Luxury Fashions 1947-2007
July 5, 2008 – June 30, 2010
The Art of Affluence presented selections from the Mint’s extensive holdings of haute couture
and luxury garments. The works on display reflected 60 years of creativity by top European
and American fashion designers, including such luminaries as Coco Chanel, Christian Dior
and Gianni Versace. From the sculptural silhouettes of the 1960s to the modern use of vivid
color and bold patterns in couture, the exhibition explored the evolution of fashion trends
throughout the years. Organized by the Mint Museum of Art
Jaguar: Power in the Ancient Americas
July 19 – December 14, 2008
The remarkable diversity of jaguar representations throughout the ancient Americas and
among modern indigenous peoples was featured in Jaguar: Power in the Ancient Americas.
Objects on view included ancient ritual drinking vessels, feasting ceramics, stone sculptures,
textiles and modern performance masks, all decorated with the image of the mighty jaguar.
Through these artworks, visitors explored the social, political and spiritual richness of the
indigenous cultures of the Americas. Organized by the Mint Museum of Art
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