DISCOVER ART
In January, Michael Vetter, Associate Curator of Contemporary Art, will give us a tour of Newfields’ newest exhibition, Bold: New Voices in Contemporary Art. It includes newly acquired works from cutting-edge contemporary African artists including Wole Lagunju, Turiya Magadlela and Kimathi Mafafo. The artists in the exhibition push the boundaries of traditional painting, moving beyond oil and acrylic to create dynamic works that incorporate textiles, found objects, digital imagery, and handmade materials in electrifying unconventional compositions. In addition to nine works on view for the first time, the exhibition features beloved favorites from the collection.
What: Tour of Bold: New Voices in Contemporary Art
When: Tuesday, January 13 Tour at 1 pm; Lunch at noon
Where: Indianapolis Museum of Art, Newfields
4000 Michigan Road
Lunch in the café; Tour departs from the atrium
RSVP: Debbie Paulin
In February, we are lucky to be invited for a visit to the private studio of one of Indianapolis’ most recognized artists, Rosanna Hardin Hall (https://rosannahall.net/). Her paintings span a lifetime of adventure in travel to Japan, Hawaii, Tahiti and throughout the South Seas, English country estates, and French street scenes. She has also created many beautiful works of art of Gardens of Paradise in Damascus, Syria; Moghul gardens in India; and in the historic Woodruff Place neighborhood in Indianapolis where her gallery, Villa dell’Artista, is located. Rosanna has a BFA from Herron, an MFA from the University of Hawaii and has studied at the Florence Academy of Art in Italy and with French artist Henri Goetz in Paris. We will visit her gallery, hear her story, and view her paintings and books. This is a special treat! Thanks to Elaine Bennett for providing the connection.
What: Villa dell’Artista gallery tour
When: Tuesday, February 10 at 1 pm
Where: 700 Middle Drive, Woodruff Place, Indianapolis, 46201
RSVP: Bonnie Pribush
Group Leader: Bonnie Pribush
