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About Tessa Hite

Tessa Hite is the Project Coordinator for Raw/Cooked, a series of five consecutive exhibitions, featuring under-the-radar Brooklyn Artists. Tessa joined the Contemporary Department in June, before which she was the Curatorial Assistant in the Exhibitions Division since 2008. She received a BA from the University of Pennsylvania.

What drew you to the Egyptian Galleries?

One morning in late September, I went to Lan Tuazon’s studio in Bushwick with Pierce Jackson, who is making the videos for Raw/Cooked. Lan was talking us through her sculptural combines, which are now on view in the Museum’s 3rd … Continue reading

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What’s the deal with the pumpkins?

If you have walked through Raw/Cooked: Kristof Wickman then you have probably noticed the abundance of cast pumpkins. As the Coordinator for Raw/Cooked, I had the pleasure of working closely with the artist on the exhibition and when all was said … Continue reading

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Get a Key, Unlock Doors

Last time you were at the Brooklyn Museum, you probably didn’t notice the hidden door next the portrait of George Washington in the Luce Center for American Art, but now you can see what’s inside once you have a key! … Continue reading

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