Year-End 2018 MMoCA Newsletter

MUSEUM EVENTS
MMoCA OPENING & ARTIST TALK
DROP-IN TOURS
SATURDAYS, 1 PM
DEC 8 & JAN 12
Drop by MMoCA for lively and informal discussions of
current exhibitions. Expertly led by MMoCA’s docents,
these free, 30-minute guided tours consider artists’
creative decisions and provide insight into their methods,
ideas, and influences. Meet in the museum lobby.
December 8:
January 12:
Nathaniel Mary Quinn
This is Life
Joel Shapiro: The Bronzes
FRIDAY, NOV 30 • 6–9 PM
NATHANIEL MARY QUINN
Nathaniel Mary Quinn, in his own words, is “…trying
to explore the complexity of humanity. Not just portraits.
The entire fabric of experience that makes this
person who they are.” His deftly crafted paintings and
drawings bring together disparate imagery to portray
the multiple, often complex experiences that define
a human life.
Join us on Friday, November 30, to celebrate the opening
of a solo exhibition of Quinn’s work. Beginning at 6
pm, guests may view works in the State Street Gallery.
At 6:30 pm, the artist will give a talk in the lecture
hall (seating capacity is limited). Music for this event
will be provided by DJ M. White, CEO of Intuition
Productions. Hors d’oeuvres from Fresco will be
passed, and cocktails will be available at a cash bar.
This event is free for MMoCA members/$10 for
non-members. MMoCA Openings are sponsored by
Newcomb Construction Company and The Alexander
Company with additional support from Fresco and
media support from Isthmus.
Programming for Nathaniel Mary Quinn: This is Life
will include:
• Ali Muldrow discusses consent culture and racism
in light of the shared humanity expressed in Quinn’s
work.
• Dawn Crim moderates a Black History Panel discussion
of African-American women, femininity,
and strength as inspired by Quinn’s work Big Bertha
• Dana Maya and Madison Poet Laureate Oscar
Mireles organize a poetry reading inspired by the
exhibition.
• TL Solien gives a gallery talk on Quinn’s work.
Additionally, MMoCA will offer an interactive learning
center, after-school ArtZone workshops, and
teaching resources. See details when announced in
MMoCA Notes. Sign up at mmoca.org.
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MMoCA staff at 608.257.0158.
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ABOVE: Nathaniel Mary Quinn, Miss Chairs (detail), 2014. Black charcoal, gouache, oil-pastel, and oil-paint on Coventry Vellum paper. 50
x 43 1/2 inches. Collection of Andre Des Rochers, New York. Image courtesy of the artist and Rhona Hoffman Gallery. • Artist talk. Photo
by Sharon Vanorny. • MMoCA Opening. Photo by Sharon Vanorny. OPPOSITE: Still from Jafar Panahi’s 3 Faces (2018).