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Exhibitions, November 2024

Helen Lonetree, sewing basket, circa 1975. —Through November 10 —West Bend, Wisconsin

Helen Lonetree, sewing basket, circa 1975.
—Through November 10
—West Bend, Wisconsin

Weaving a Legacy: Ho-Chunk Black Ash Basketry at the Museum of Wisconsin Art features 200 baskets by more than 40 Ho-Chunk basket makers from the mid-1800s to the present. Taking inspiration from the indigenous tradition of hand-woven twill and wool mats, rugs, and bags, black ash basketry emerged in Wisconsin by the 1820s. This is the first exhibit of its kind in Wisconsin, introducing audiences to the historically important and visually striking tradition of native basket making in the state.

The museum is located at 205 Veterans Avenue. It is open Wednesday through Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $15 for one adult or $25 for two adults; $50 for a family; and free for members. For more information, visit (www.wisconsinart.org) or phone (262) 334-9638.

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John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), Pietro Corsi, circa 1891-95, oil on canvas. Yale University Art Gallery, Edwin Austin Abbey Memorial Collection.

John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), Pietro Corsi, circa 1891-95, oil on canvas. Yale University Art Gallery, Edwin Austin Abbey Memorial Collection.

—Through January 5, 2025
—New Haven, Connecticut

The Dance of Life: Figure and Imagination in American Art, 1876-1917 at the Yale University Art Gallery explores the creative process and artistic community active during the American Renaissance period of art and architecture, which followed the Civil War. Led by progressive ideals of democratic participation and opportunity, artists adopted the human figure as their focus while they grappled with themes of shared humanity and collaboration, creating a visual language that spoke to a divided nation in need of healing.

The museum is located at 111 Chapel Street. It is open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free to all. For more information, visit (http://artgallery.yale.edu) or phone (203) 432-0601.

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Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000), The 1920’s...The Migrants Arrive and Cast Their Ballots, 1974, ink on paper, 32

Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000), The 1920’s...The Migrants Arrive and Cast Their Ballots, 1974, ink on paper, 32" x 24 5/16". Gift of the Lorillard Co., New York City, 75.70. © Jacob Lawrence.

—Through January 5, 2025
—Seattle, Washington

Jacob Lawrence: American Storyteller at the Seattle Art Museum celebrates the visual storytelling of Jacob Lawrence, an important black American artist. Lawrence’s paintings documented events in American history and everyday scenes of community in a time when abstraction in art dominated.

The museum is located at 1300 First Avenue. It is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $32.99 for adults; $27.99 for seniors and military with ID; $22.99 for students with ID and youths 15 to 19; and free for members and for children 14 and under. For more information, visit (www.seattleartmuseum.org) or call (206) 654-3100.

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Gordon Parks (1912-2006), Husband and Wife, Sunday Morning, Detroit, Michigan (Bert Collins and Pauline Terry), 1950, printed later, 10

Gordon Parks (1912-2006), Husband and Wife, Sunday Morning, Detroit, Michigan (Bert Collins and Pauline Terry), 1950, printed later, 10" x 12 3/8", gelatin silver print. National Gallery of Art, Washington, Corcoran Collection (The Gordon Parks Collection).

—Through January 12, 2025
—Washington, D.C.

Gordon Parks: Camera Portraits from the Corcoran Collection at the National Gallery of Artlooks at this celebrated American photographer and how he forged a new mode of portraiture after World War II. Parks deliberately placed his subjects where they lived and worked, rather than in a studio setting. By doing so, he believed he addressed the cultural significance of his subjects in a statement more true to their lives.

The museum is located at 6th and Constitution Avenue NW. It is open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free to all. For more information, visit (www.nga.gov) or phone (202) 737-4215.

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Wharton Esherick (1887-1970), music stand, 1960, walnut and cherry, 44½

Wharton Esherick (1887-1970), music stand, 1960, walnut and cherry, 44½" x 20" x 20". Wharton Esherick Museum Collection. Photo by Eoin O’Neill, courtesy of Wharton Esherick Museum.

—Through January 19, 2025
—Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

The Crafted World of Wharton Esherick at the Brandywine Museum of Artexplores the creative forces of Wharton Esherick, who created nearly 3000 iconic works of interdisciplinary art spanning seven decades. The exhibit includes many works and objects never seen outside of Esherick’s home and studio, from his woodcut illustrations for books to his revolutionary furniture that started the studio furniture movement.

The museum is located at 1 Hoffman’s Mill Road. Hours are Wednesday through Monday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $20 for adults; $18 for seniors; $8 for children 6 to 18 and students with ID; and free for members and for those 5 and under. For more information, visit (www.brandywine.org) or phone (610) 388-2700.

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Hannah Cohoon (1788-1864), The Tree of Life, Hancock, Massachusetts, 1854, ink and watercolor on paper, 25 1/8

Hannah Cohoon (1788-1864), The Tree of Life, Hancock, Massachusetts, 1854, ink and watercolor on paper, 25 1/8" x 29 13/16". Andrews Collection, Hancock Shaker Village, Massachusetts, 1963.117.

—Through January 26, 2025
—New York City

Anything but Simple: Gift Drawings and the Shaker Aesthetic at the American Folk Art Museum offers a departure from the simplicity that the Shakers are known for with an exhibit featuring complex paintings and drawings and biographical information on the women who created them. Celebrating the 250th year of Shakerism in the United States, the exhibit is divided into several sections that include an in-depth look at the Shakers themselves, the Shaker aesthetic, and the Era of Manifestations.

The museum is located at 2 Lincoln Square. It is open Wednesday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free to all. For more information, visit (www.folkartmuseum.org) or phone (212) 595-9533.

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Robert S. Pious (1908-1983), poster for the American Negro Exposition, 1940, screenprint, 20¾

Robert S. Pious (1908-1983), poster for the American Negro Exposition, 1940, screenprint, 20¾" x 12½". Delaware Art Museum. Acquired through the gift of Norman P. Rood, 2019. © estate of Robert S. Pious.

—Through January 26, 2025
—Wilmington, Delaware

Jazz Age Illustration at the Delaware Art Museum examines the new mass culture that emerged after World War I. The exhibit tells the story of the period between 1919 and 1942, characterized by economic prosperity, cultural vibrancy, and dramatic social change.

The library is located at 2301 Kentmere Parkway. It is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Admission is $18 for adults; $7 for students with ID; $6 for youths 7 to 18; and free for members and for children 6 and under. For more information, visit (www.delart.org) or call (866) 232-3714.

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N. C. Wyeth (1882-1945), Maine Headland, Black Head, Monhegan Island, ca. 1936-38, oil on canvas, 48¼

N. C. Wyeth (1882-1945), Maine Headland, Black Head, Monhegan Island, ca. 1936-38, oil on canvas, 48¼" x 52¼". Bequest of Mrs. Elizabeth B. Noyce, 1997.3.59.

—October 26 to December 31
—Rockland, Maine

The Wyeths: Impressions of Coastal Maine at the Farnsworth Art Museum presents paintings by N. C. Wyeth, Andrew Wyeth, and Jamie Wyeth that depict many of midcoast Maine’s ocean communities that have long inspired the Wyeth family. The voice of each artist interprets the Maine coast in his distinctly singular way.

The museum is located at 16 Museum Street. From October 1 to December 31, the hours are Wednesday through Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $20 for adults; $18 for seniors; $10 for students 17 and older; and free for members, children 16 and under, and Rockland residents. For more information, visit (www.farnsworthmuseum.org) or phone (207) 596-6457.

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Admission information for these exhibitions was accurate as of press time. Please note that some venues require advance tickets. Maine Antique Digest welcomes brief announcements of exhibitions at galleries, museums, or other venues. Email to [email protected] or mail to M.A.D., PO Box 1429, Waldoboro, ME 04572.


Originally published in the November 2024 issue of Maine Antique Digest. © 2024 Maine Antique Digest

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