On view through August 18, 2019
Renditions with Terry Adkins: Native Son (Circus)
Renditions I - III is an experiemental three-part exhibition highlightling Native Son (Circus), a sound-based kinetic sculpture by the late artist and musician Terry Adkins (American, 1953 - 2014), By exhibiting Adkins' jazz-inspired sculpture in three distinct galleries across the museum, Renditions creates a syncopated interplay between artworks in our collection, presenting new interpretations adn unexpected connections between different artists and media.
Terry Adkins, American (1953-2014)
Native Son (Circus), 2006, fabricated 2015
Cymbals, armature, and additional technical components
Art Bridges, Image courtesy Levy Gorvy, Photography by Elisabeth Bernstein, © Estate of Terry Adkins
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The 901 Black American Portraits Soundtrack
Listen to a soundtrack of Memphis music that exemplifies Black Love, Power, and Joy. The 901 Black American Portraits Soundtrack celebrates the vibrant legacy and future of Black musicians in the city of Memphis. This playlist was curated by Jared “Jay B” Boyd, a Memphis-based multimedia artist, journalist, DJ, and on-air personality.
MCA Exhibition Questionnaire
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Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?
The American art theorist Linda Nochlin (1931-2017) posed this question as the title of a pioneering article in 1971. This essay was considered one of the first major works of Feminist art history, it has become a set text for those who study art internationally, and it is influential in many other fields.