Nina Katchadourian: Curiouser will open at the Art After Dark event at 7 PM on Friday, March 2.
Nina Katchadourian’s work reveals the creative potential that, in her words, “lurks within the mundane.” Her art underscores the remarkable freedom and productivity that can come from working within self-imposed limitations. Although the subjects she explores and the media she uses are wide-ranging, lines of connection—sometimes even literal ones made of red thread—recur throughout this exhibition.
Kathadourian’s expansive practice plays out largely beyond her Brooklyn studio. She has made art in libraries, on airplanes, in forests and parking lots. Enlisting help from both far afield and close to home, Katchadourian has collaborated with sportscasters, zookeepers, museum maintenance staff, United Nations translators, an accent elimination coach, various animals and insects, and her own parents. With ingenuity, insight, and humor, her art invigorates our ability to see our everyday surroundings as a site of possibility.
This exhibition is organized by the Blanton Museum of Art.
Generous support for the exhibition is provided by Suzanne Deal Booth; Eric Herschmann, Orly Genger, and family; and Jeanne and Michael Klein, with additional gifts from George and Nicole Jeffords, the Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation, Jenny and Trey Laird, Kathleen Irvin Loughlin and Christopher Loughlin, and Chris Mattsson and John McHale. Support also is provided by Lawrence Banka and Judith Gordon, Nick Debs, Deborah Green, Pamela and David Hornik, Martin Z. Margulies, Karen and Chip Oswalt, and the West Collection, Philadelphia.
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Friday, March 06
2:00 PM
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The Gates of Paradise in Historical Context with Elliott Wise | BYU Museum of Art | The Gates of Paradise are an icon, but why? We've invited Renaissance expert Dr. Elliott Wise share their fascinating story! |
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Monday, April 06
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
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Dance at the MOA: Kinnect Dance | BYU Museum of Art | Join the BYU Kinnect Dance Company at the MOA! |
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Saturday, April 11
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Slow Art Day | BYU Museum of Art | Take your time to look at art slowly. You'll be surprised what things you never noticed before! |
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Thursday, April 02
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Music at the MOA: Handel's Messiah Sing-Along | BYU Museum of Art | Join an ensemble of musicians from the School of Music in singing Handel's 'Messiah'! |
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Friday, February 20
11:00 AM
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Interfaith Panel: The Gates of Paradise | BYU Museum of Art | To celebrate the unveiling of the Gates of Paradise at the MOA, we're hosting a panel discussion with leaders of various faith traditions. |
July 5, 2018
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Deseret News
Video
MOA Mini-Tour: Genealogy of a Supermarket
May 17, 2018
Blog Post
Nina Katchadourian, Talking Popcorn
Video
Gallery Talk
March 14, 2018
Blog Post
Understanding Contemporary Art: A Guide to Nina Katchadourian: Curiouser
March 7, 2018
March 3 – August 11, 2018
Nina Katchadourian’s work reveals the creative potential that, in her words, “lurks within the mundane.” With ingenuity, insight, and humor, her art invigorates our ability to see our everyday surroundings as a site of possibility.
