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Tamara Schechter

About Tamara Schechter

Tamara Schechter joined the new Exhibitions Division as a Curatorial Assistant in October 2006. Born and raised in Queens, Tamara received her BA in Art History from Barnard College, Columbia University, and has had internships at Sotheby’s, the Frick Art Reference Library, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. As the Exhibitions assistant, Tamara provides curatorial and administrative support to the entire Division, comprised of three Curators, the Exhibitions Manager, and the Interpretive Materials Manager.
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© MURAKAMI Preparations!

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Tamara Schechter

With just a day left before the opening of © MURAKAMI, installation has wrapped up here at the Brooklyn Museum. We will be presenting nearly 100 works of art by the internationally-acclaimed artist Takashi Murakami as part of the most … Continue reading…

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Get Ready for ©MURAKAMI!

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Tamara Schechter

We said goodbye to Infinite Island at the end of January. Packing up: The artwork from Infinite Island: Contemporary Caribbean Art is crated in preparation for shipping. The show had a great run, and encouraged much enlightening discussion that will … Continue reading…

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“Infinite” Questions Answered…Tomorrow!

Posted on September 20, 2007 by Tamara Schechter

Infinite Island opened nearly three weeks ago at the Brooklyn Museum, and thousands of people have already visited the exhibition. We’ve been getting great feedback – check out what visitors are saying. Roughly half of the show’s participating artists are … Continue reading…

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A Delicate Balance

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Tamara Schechter

Only two days left until Infinite Island opens here at the Brooklyn Museum! I have enjoyed regaling you with descriptions of huge, complicated installations, and the most unlikely materials ever to be found in a Museum. I assure you, however, … Continue reading…

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Shopping “Infinitely”

Posted on August 27, 2007 by Tamara Schechter

Contemporary art often employs cutting-edge techniques, technologies, and materials, and our Infinite Island artists are proof in point. I would love to share some of the interesting materials coming in to the Museum as we get ready for the exhibition … Continue reading…

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The Heat Is On

Posted on August 14, 2007 by Tamara Schechter

We are well into August, and things are really heating up here at the Brooklyn Museum. Six artists will be coming to the Museum this week to install their works for Infinite Island: Contemporary Caribbean Art – joining us from … Continue reading…

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Let the Countdown Begin!

Posted on August 1, 2007 by Tamara Schechter

We are now exactly one month from the opening of Infinite Island: Contemporary Caribbean Art, and activity in the galleries is already well underway. The first of the installation artists will arrive in just one week to begin constructing their … Continue reading…

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