April 4th, 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 comprehensive retrospective of his work to date. Along with our...
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March 6th, 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 surely continue for years to come. It was...
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September 20th, 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 back in town for this...
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August 29th, 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, that the level of exactitude for which we aim holds true...
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August 27th, 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 opening – just days away! 1200 AA...
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