Thursday, June 1
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Discover the intriguing downtown art scene of 1960s New York and Yayoi Kusama's life and work with professor of Art History, Midori Yoshimoto, in a virtual talk.
Free, registration required 😎
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In 2007 we celebrated the Learning Center’s 10th bday!
On May 7th we will be celebrating the Learning Center’s 25th birthday and we hope you join us!
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Two of the most fun Learning Center installations were when artists Tijay Mohammed (2020) @artoftijay and Jeila Guermanian (2022) @jeila.art literally took over the room with their colorful and brilliant artwork. Did you get to see these exhibitions?
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Three amazing group picture book exhibitions since 2019 – Illustrated Animals in Conversation, Picture our Journey, and A Sense of Community: Celebrating Jerry Pinkney’s Legacy. When you visit the KMA you can borrow Book and Art kits related to these.
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In 2002 the Learning Center’s 5th birthday featured renowned illustrators Eric Carle and Jerry Pinkney. Don’t miss the Learning Center’s 25th birthday on May 7! IT'S FREE!
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2004-2011 and the work of @saxtonfreymann, @peter.sis.art @scissorhouse, @marisabinarusso, @stj_art, @juliedowning, @edelrodriguezstudio, @thebrianselznick, @peterhreynolds.
Celebrate the 25th bday on May 7!
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Don't miss the opportunity to experience the interplay between color and space in Mark Rothko's Untitled (1969). Visit the Rothko Room and immerse yourself in a spiritual "chapel" designed for individual reflection. 🧘♂️ 🪞Thru June 25.
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Beginning in 2015 we also created Learning Center installations that were designed around art ideas.
Join us for the Learning Center's 25th bday celebration May 7!
It's Free!
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The Learning Center is celebrating its 25th birthday! Exhibition highlights from 1998-2004 with artists @peter.sis.art, @keithharingfoundation, @jerrypinkneystudio, @walterwickstudio, @williamwegman, @chris.raschka, and @gisellepotter.
#LearningCenterLookBack#Throwback to 1997 with Carle@officialericcarle and @chevychase celebrating the opening of the new Learning Center. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Learning Center on May 7.
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TODAY! Free virtual talk!
Don't miss out on the chance to explore the fascinating relationship between artists Joseph Cornell and Ray Johnson! 🤯👍️ Free, registration required.
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Check out these 1997 Learning Center design proposals by Tangram. We are celebrating the Learning Center’s 25th birthday on May 7 at the Let’s Create Family Day. We hope to see you there!
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Ever wanted to experience a single masterpiece in a room designed for individual reflection? Step into a spiritual "chapel" inspired by Mark Rothko's vision and draw inspiration from one of the artist's paintings. Through June 25, 2023. 😎😎
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Who says art can’t come alive? Check out the amazing polaroid montages by John O’Reilly. Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in his art! 🤩
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Did You Know?
Ray Johnson and Joseph Cornell also had a creative relationship and friendship. They shared a common love of creating art from found objects and were both part of the New York art scene in the 1950s.
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Polka Dot 🟢 🔵 🟡 ⚫️ 🟣Takeover!!
It's the LAST DAY for School's Out / Art's In!! Inspired by the work of Yayoi Kusama, create artworks that use mixed-media circles and dots in many surprising ways.
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