ART CALENDAR april 13 compiled by Anthony O’Reilly 46 lic courier • april 2013 • www.queenscourier.com MUSEUM OF MODERN ART 22-25 Jackson Avenue Long Island City, NY 11101 (718) 784-2084 mail_ps1@moma.org “Michelangelo Frammartino: Alberi” On view from April 18 to April 27 Written and directed by Michelangelo Frammartino, Alberi takes the viewer on a journey while chronicling mystic appearances in the Italian countryside. Alberi is based on the ancient ritual of the Basilicata region centered on the character of the Romito, a treelike man who, according to the myth, has rejected the idea of migration and planted his roots in his own land. After having been enacted by villagers for centuries the Romito has disappeared and today only lives in people’s memories. The film explores how customs such as the tree-ritual have disappeared from contemporary society, as well exploring film’s imminent extinction. Held in cooperation with the Tribeca Film Festival. Not on view on Sundays. MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE 36-01 35 Avenue (at 37 Street) Astoria, NY 11106 718-777-6888 info@movingimage.us “Spectacle: The Music Video” On view until June 16 The first museum exhibition to look at the early examples of music in film to the work of music video masters such as Madonna and contemporary artists such as Kanye West. The exhibition reveals the enormous influence music videos have had on contemporary culture. The exhibit will look at more than 300 items, including videos and mementos showing the changes that have occurred in music videos. Original props and artifacts from iconic music videos such as A-ha’s groundbreaking “Take On Me” and OK Go’s “This Too Shall Pass” are presented alongside interactive experiences featuring works by Radiohead and Björk. In conjunction with the exhibition, the Museum will present a range of related public programs, including screenings, hands-on workshops, and exclusive special events with personal appearances by music video directors and musicians. Co-organized by the Contemporary Arts Center, Cincinnati and curated by Jonathan Wells and Meg Grey Wells of Flux. Exhibition design by Logan. The exhibition at Museum of the Moving Image is presented in partnership with Sonos and VEVO. Additional support is provided by Adobe and Sol Republic. DORSKY Gallery 11-03 45th Ave , Long Island City, New York 11101 (718) 937-6317 info@dorsky.org “St. John’s University BFA Thesis Exhibition” St. John’s University’s Department of Fine Arts program will display their student’s thesis works at the Dorsky Gallery for the third year in a row. Featured artists will include St. John’s students Brittany Culotta, David Hwang, Minh Dao Nguyen, Kenneth Pizzo, Deanna Rizzi, Jessica Speaks and Raphael Thomas. Opening reception will take place on Saturday, April 20 and will run until the 28th. Gallery hours will be Thursday to Monday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 a.m.to 5 p.m. SCULPTURE CENTER 44-19 Purves Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 718-361-1750 sweissberg@sculpture-center.org “Better Homes” On view from April 22 to July 22 “Better Homes” examines design and homemaking through the critical perspectives of several artists. Chronicling how the notion of a home shifted through the past three centuries, the interior of the home began to reflect the identity of the homeowner. However, in the 21st century the interior has become packaged for the masses. Better Homes is curated by Ruba Katrib, SculptureCenter Curator. The exhibition is accompanied by a full color publication with a text by Katrib and a contribution by poet Ariana Reines. Artists include Jonathas de Andrade, Neïl Beloufa, Keith Edmier, LaToya Ruby Frazier, Robert Gober, Tamar Guimarães, Anthea Hamilton, E’wao Kagoshima, Yuki Kimura, KwieKulik, Paulina Olowska, Kirsten Pieroth, Josephine Pryde, Carissa Rodriguez, Martha Rosler and Güneş Terkol.
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