(Left) Shawn Theodore. Being Black Outweighs One’s Blues, 2016. C-print. Courtesy of the artist. (Center) Delphine Diallo. Highness – Hybrid 5 (Collaboration with Joanne Petit-Frére), 2011. Courtesy of the artist. (Right) Hank Willis Thomas. Faith, 2017. Fiberglass and chameleon auto paint finish. Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, NY. © Hank Willis Thomas.
MassArt’s Bakalar & Paine Galleries Present Legacy of the Cool: A Tribute to Barkley L. Hendricks
On view January 17 – March 3, 2018
Free and open to the public
Boston, MA – December 19, 2017 – MassArt’s Bakalar & Paine Galleries present Legacy of the Cool: A Tribute to Barkley L. Hendricks, on view January 17 – March 3, 2018. This exhibition is a tribute to artist Barkley L. Hendricks’ legacy and a celebration of new generations of figurative artists of color. This group show features the work of 24 artists: Elia Alba, James Brooks, Taha Clayton, Delphine Diallo, Nona Faustine, Kris Graves, Barkley L. Hendricks, Ekua Holmes ’77, Tomashi Jackson, Rashid Johnson, Simone Leigh, Nate Lewis, Steve Locke M’01, Brianna McCarthy, Ari Montford, Zanele Muholi, Toyin Ojih Odutola, Deborah Roberts, Curtis Talwst Santiago, Amy Sherald, Xaviera Simmons, Tiffany Smith, Shawn Theodore, Hank Willis Thomas, and Keith Morris Washington ’93. Many of these artists work in the same spirit as Hendricks and portray themselves; their friends, families, and communities; and the complexities of their lives in captivating and thought-provoking images. Through varied media and diverse approaches, they chronicle the present moment and their work often questions dominant cultural narratives and addresses important contemporary issues. This exhibition was curated by Darci Hanna, Curatorial Associate Bakalar & Paine Galleries. Join the conversation on social media with #LegacyOfCool.
(Left): Steve Locke. Jeremy Christian (Montavilla), 2017. Graphite on Stonehenge paper. Courtesy of the artist and Samsøñ Projects. (Right): Deborah Roberts. The Gaze, 2017. Mixed media on paper. Courtesy of the artist and Fort Gansevoort, NY. Collection Rudy Austin.
special events
Artist Talk, Robert Baines
Friday, January 19, 12pm
Huntington Studio, Design and Media Center
Drawing Together
Wednesday evenings, 6-8pm
January 24 – February 28, 2018
Join us on Wednesday nights for drop-in drawing in the galleries! Sessions are facilitated by professional artists and educators, taking inspiration from the exhibitions on view and encouraging visitors to create collaboratively. Free and open to the public, with drawing materials provided. No previous art experience required.
Family Day
Saturday, February 24, 11am-4pm
Free and open to the public
Twice a year, visitors of all ages are invited to Family Day at the Galleries. Drop in for fun-filled art making activities, designed and led by MassArt art education students, inspired by the exhibitions on view. Refreshments served.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Monday through Saturday 12:00-6:00pm
Wednesdays 12:00-8:00pm
(closed Sundays)
Free and open to the public
Location
MassArt, 621 Huntington Avenue (Avenue of the Arts), Boston
Enter through the Design and Media Center
Public Transportation
MBTA Green Line E Train (Longwood Medical Area stop)
Route 39 MBTA bus (Huntington Ave @ Longwood Ave stop)
galleries renovation and closure
Living Treasure and Fabulous Follies and Legacy of the Cool, on view January 17 – March 3, 2018, will be the last exhibitions organized by the Bakalar & Paine Galleries curatorial staff before the Galleries close for renovations. Following the winter exhibitions, the Galleries will host the 29th MassArt Auction on Saturday, April 7 (Public Preview Days March 29 – April 5) and the MassArt MFA Thesis Show, on view April 19 – May 12. The Galleries will close to the public after May 12 and will reopen in fall 2019.
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About the Bakalar & Paine Galleries and the UNBOUND Campaign
A venue for national and international contemporary art, the Bakalar & Paine Galleries is MassArt’s professionally curated gallery space on campus, featuring thought-provoking exhibitions of work by the world’s most influential, established and emerging artists of our time. As the largest free contemporary art space in New England, the Bakalar & Paine Galleries is a vital cultural resource for the College, the Greater Boston area, and beyond. Exhibitions are curated to represent a variety of disciplines to serve as a teaching space for MassArt students as well as an inspirational, educational resource for the public. In addition to its exhibitions, the Galleries produce numerous free public programs throughout the year including Family Days, receptions, and lectures. Recent exhibitions have featured contemporary artists and designers such as Matthew Brandt, Felix Gonzales-Torres, Mona Hatoum, William Kentridge, Jim Lambie, Maya Lin, Zandra Rhodes and Alison Saar.
In May 2016, MassArt officially kicked off the public phase of UNBOUND: Campaign for the Bakalar & Paine Galleries with a $1 million gift from Pace Gallery founder and MassArt alumnus Arne Glimcher (BA’60, Painting). To date, MassArt has raised $8.2 million towards the $12 million total for the project. UNBOUND will fund a transformative revitalization of the 8,000 square foot, three-floor gallery space. Campaign funds will support restoration and preservation within the historic galleries that occupy one of the original campus buildings. Renovations will allow for improved public access with a visible street-side front entrance on Huntington Avenue, new climate and relative humidity control systems that will allow for year-round programming, an elevator, new curatorial offices, a new gallery education room, an expanded preparatory workshop, and visitor amenities. designLAB Architects and Dimeo Construction have been selected for the project.
About Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) is one of the top colleges of its kind in the United States. Founded in 1873, MassArt has a legacy of leadership as the only freestanding public college of art and design in the country and the nation’s first art school to grant a degree. The College offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in art, design, and art education, all taught by world-class faculty. MassArt is also home to the Bakalar & Paine Galleries, the largest free contemporary art space in New England, professionally curated to enrich the academic curriculum and make contemporary art an accessible experience for all. Among MassArt’s most accomplished alumni are designer Brian Collins, art dealer Arne Glimcher, Oscar-winning set designer Nancy Haigh, visual artist and composer Christian Marclay, Project Runway Season 15 winner Erin Robertson, interior and lifestyle designer Kelly Wearstler, and photographer William Wegman. For more information, visit massart.edu. Follow MassArt on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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Susie Stockwell, Director of Communications
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