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The Changing Hands exhibition series demonstrated the vitality and spirit of experimentation that has come to the forefront among the art practices of working today. One of the featured artists, Alan Michelson (@alan_michelson), a Mohawk member of the Six Nations of the Grand River, based his piece Phoenix, on the log print shop in New Echota, Georgia, where the Cherokee Phoenix, the first Native American newspaper, was published by the Cherokee Nation. New Echota, Georgia, was the capital of the Cherokee Nation from 1825 until their forced removal in the 1830s.  The model is imprinted with text from the December 17, 1831 edition of the newspaper, which describes events leading up the forced relocation of Cherokee under the official U.S. policy of Indian Removal. The Cherokee Nation had selectively adapted to modernity in significant ways, with large, prosperous farms, a written constitution, judicial system, police force, and a higher rate of literacy than their non-Native neighbors. They exhausted every political and legal means to retain their lands and were eventually ousted after a series of legal, legislative, and executive maneuvers by the state of Georgia, the Supreme Court, Congress, and President Andrew Jackson. The unauthorized Treaty of New Echota in 1835—printed on the roof of the model—was the basis for the later U.S. Army–directed removal of some 12,000 Cherokees at gunpoint, known as the Trail of Tears. Perhaps as many as a quarter of them perished in the brutal forced march to the Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma). The Cherokee Phoenix continues to publish today in print and online. ______   Phoenix, 2012.  Handmade paper, archival board, and ink, wood  Image: Courtesy of the artist

Margret Craver, the first modern jeweler and metalsmith of the twentieth century was born in 1907 in Kanas. During the mid-1950s, Craver became fascinated with a seventeenth-century technique called en resille, a French term describing elements suspended within an enamel body. Craver’s interest led her to give the process a modern twist. The hair ornament she created in 1959, features completed enamel set like a jewel inside the piece and includes colored enamel and slivers of gold leaf. This design was Craver’s first successful work to come out of her experimentation.  See Craver’s piece and more art jewelry from our permeant collection in in Jewelry: 1947 to Now. _________ Hair Ornament, 1959 Yellow gold, en résille enamel, gold foil; fabricated

Not only does Brian Clarke (@Brian.Clarke_) push the boundaries of stained glass technically, but his work “ has the ability to transform consciousness,” says exhibition curator Paul Greenhalgh. Clarke’s work highlights the “ ability of material and light to explore what it is to be human.” Greenhalgh and other Clarke collaborators and friends share their reflections on the artist and his creative process in the film, “Brian Clarke with HENI,” currently featured in our exhibition, Brian Clarke: The Art of Light. @HENITalks is a non-profit initiative dedicated to sharing insights about art history from authorities in the field, as part of a broader commitment to supporting art education and widening public access to art.  ____

We’re open! Come see us!  MAD is open from 11 am -7 pm this weekend.  @thestoreatmad and @robertrestaurant are welcoming guests as well! Our visitors' and staff's safety and well-being continue to be our top priorities. We remain committed to our health and safety procedures to ensure the best visitor experience possible.  Visit madmuseum.org to book your advance timed ticket. And frontline workers -  don’t forget to present your ID at the Visitor Service desk to receive free admission. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Attention New Yorkers! Today is the LAST DAY for in-person voter registration. Applications are being accepted at your local board of elections or any state agency participating in the National Voter Registration Act. Submitting your registration by mail? Today is also the deadline for applications to be postmarked.  MAD is proud to partner with @planyourvote, the 2020 artist initiative, to promote and empower citizens to exercise their right to vote. Visit www.planyourvote.org (link in bio) to finalize your voting plan.  Don’t miss the opportunity to make your voice heard in this crucial election. ____ Artwork: @jennyholzerstudio    

We are officially ONE WEEK away from !  Next Thursday, October 15, everyone, everywhere, is invited to join us as we celebrate the lifetime contributions of artist and feminist icon Judy Chicago (@judy.chicago). We are bringing the museum experience direct-to-you in an action-packed, live-streamed event. MX Justin Vivian Bond (@mxviv) will emcee the night's celebration, including live remarks from Judy Chicago and a special musical tribute to the artist by singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash (@mrslev). Tune in and join the party for as little as $5 and help MAD remain a home for artists and a center for craft. Click the link in the bio to join us! ———

The 17th-century Dutch still life paintings are a driving force for Beth Lipman’s intricate three-dimensional sculptures. Lipman says, “My work pays homage to still life paintings made between the 17th and 20th centuries. These luscious historical still lifes can be contemplated on a purely formal aesthetic level or interpreted on a political, moral or theological level. Full of symbolism, they are almost always memento mori capturing a fleeting, fated moment in time when a flower bloomed or the light struck a goblet in a very specific way. As with painting, glass makes perishable objects everlasting, and the compositions are simultaneously in the process of formation and decay.” See Lipman’s work currently view in Beth Lipman: Collective Elegy on view through April 4. _______ Laid Table with Melons, Figs, Squash,Pomegranates, and Pineapple, 2013. Lamba print on acrylic

Have you made lunch plans for tomorrow yet?? artist fellow Mia Wright-Ross (@mwrcollection) will join associate curator of public programs, Lydia Brawner (@business_lydia), for the latest edition of Lydia’s Lunch Break on IG Live at 12:30 pm ET. During a lunchtime sewing session, Mia will share insights into her meditation practice, which takes place at her “ alter” - the sewing machine. Don’t miss what is sure to be a much needed therapeutic midday respite. Visit our IG Stories to create an event reminder!

Tomorrow at 6:30 pm ET Luminaries LIVE! returns with artist Gina Beavers (@gina_beavers)! Join the Luminaries as they chat with Beavers about how she incorporates social media content such as , make-up tutorials, and memes into her practice. And don’t miss the artist discuss her transition from pre-med to the art world, her latest exhibition, and more. Click the link in the bio to spend an art-filled happy hour with the  ! _____ Gina Beavers Passo a Passo, 2020 Acrylic and foam on linen on panel

Colombian mixed media artist Liliana Angulo Cortés explores the representation of Black women in contemporary culture through the lenses of gender, race, and identity. In Project Quieto Pelo (Stand Still Hair), Angulo Cortés documents braided hairstyles in Colombia, other parts of Latin America, and the United States, demonstrating a global sense of identity on the part of those from the African diaspora, uniting them despite linguistic and cultural differences imposed by their history as slaves and the impact of colonialism. ________ ́s Project Quieto Pelo, 2009 6 photographs, video, sound interviews Image courtesy of the artist

"Ever since my youth, I've always proclaimed to be, in some mysterious way that I have difficulty explaining, connected to architecture. I respond to architectural culture and to the way architects think." - Brian Clarke (@brian.clarke_ ) Brian Clarke’s integration of art and architecture has allowed him to push the boundaries of stained glass. His unique practice has led him to collaborate with leading figures in architecture, including Zaha Hadid, Norman Foster, Arata Isozaki, Oscar Niemeyer, and I. M. Pei to create stained glass and art installations for projects around the world. In the late 1980s, Clarke was commissioned to create a piece for the restored Victoria Quarter in the center of Leeds, England. The initial commission was for stained glass at either end of the street. However, Clarke developed the idea into a scheme to glaze over the entire street, which was pedestrianized and roofed over to form a contemporary arcade, with stained glass. Clarke’s stained glass roof measures over 400 feet long, and was the largest secular work of stained glass at its completion in 1990 and remains the largest stained glass work in Great Britain and the largest stained glass roof in Europe. _____ Victoria Leeds, Leeds, England, 1989 - 1990

The online benefit auction is now live on @artsy! Discover works of contemporary art and design from a global roster of celebrated and emerging artists. The MAD Ball Benefit Auction is live now through October 16 at 5 pm ET. Auction highlights include:  - Mini Lady Dior Bag created by @dior and Judy Chicago, our 2020 Honoree - Faith Ringgold’s The Sunflower Quilting Bees at Arles print - Jeff Zimmerman’s Crumpled Sculptural Vessel And don’t miss additional works from MAD favorites including Cannupa Hanska Luger, Sanford Biggers, Linda Lopez, and more! All funds raised at MAD Ball directly support the Museum’s efforts to provide a platform for the most innovative artists of today, allowing them to express their view of the world through the lenses of craft and handmaking. Join us for the final night of the auction - MAD Ball 2020 on October 15. This year’s virtual celebration allows you to celebrate from anywhere! Click the link in the bio to make your bids today. _________ Mini Lady Bag, 2020 Immolation, 2015 The Sunflower Quilting Bees at Arles, 1997 Iris, 2020 GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO, 2020  Black Dust Furry with Confetti Cut Outs, 2020 Distill , 2016 Crumpled Sculptural Vessel, 2019   Cocaine Mudra, 2013