Current and Upcoming Exhibits
Summer 2011
Figuratively Speaking
In the Garden,
Romare Bearden,
color lithograph
June 3 - July 24, 2011
reopens September 2 - October 2, 2011
Portraits from the Thorne's Permanent Collection including paintings, prints, and photographs by Corneille, Francisco Goya, Alexander James, Rockwell Kent, Robert Mapplethorpe, Fitz Scholder, and others.
Fall 2011
Infinite Mirror: Images of American Identity
Donnie Hawleywood,
Jennifer Greenburg,
archival inkjet print,
© Jennifer Greenburg
September 10 - December 4, 2011
America's self image is explored through paintings, prints, photographs, and video by 42 artists whose insightful works reveal the triumphs, tragedies, relationships, and traditions that inform our notions of nationhood.
Public Reception: Friday, September 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted by Friends of the Thorne
Keene State English Professor Michael Antonucci presents a guided walk through the exhibit at 6:30 p.m.
Panel Discussion: Friday, November 4, 9 a.m.-noon, Thorne Conference Room.
The Infinite Mirror exhibition is part of Keene State's 7th Biennial Symposium "What Sustains Us? Envisioning Our Future." Thorne Director Maureen Ahern moderates an interdisciplinary panel discussion on "Americans: Who We are and Who We are Becoming." The panel will include Keene State faculty Michael Antonucci, Professor of English,; Mike Welsh, Associate Professor of Political Science; Julio Del Sesto, Assistant Professor of Journalism; and Infinite Mirror curator Blake Bradford from the Barnes Foundation.
Friends of the Thorne Education Program: Infinite Mirror: Images of American Identity.
Infinite Mirror is developed by Artrain, Inc. and Brandywine Workshop, Philadelphia, Pa., and is toured by International Arts & Artists, Washington, D.C. Presented with support from the Institute of Museum & Library Services and the National Endowment for the Arts.
China Modern: Designing Popular Culture 1910-1970
Dried Lichee Box,
1930s-1940s,
Manufacturer:
Favor Preserved Fruits Co,
lithograph
October 22 - December 11, 2011
An in-depth exploration of 20th century Chinese advertising images, mass media, graphic and product design that demonstrate how political ideologies and cultural values are transmitted through everyday objects.
Public Reception hosted by Friends of the Thorne
- Friday, October 21
- 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- 6:30 p.m. Keene State professors from China will present a guided walk through the exhibit.
China Modern was organized by the Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena, Calif., and tour organized by International Arts & Artists, Washington, D.C.
Winter/Spring 2012
The Biennial Keene State College Art Faculty Exhibition
January 21 - February 26, 2012
A showcase of recent works in a variety of media by studio art and graphic design faculty members.
Public Reception: Friday, January 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted by Friends of the Thorne
Emerging Art:
The Annual Keene State College Art Students Exhibition
People's Choice Award –
Emerging Art 2011
Follow No Path,
Erin McHugh,
a multi-faceted installation
April 14 - May 5, 2012
The Keene State College Art Department presents works by graduating art majors and other students taking art courses.
Public Reception: Friday, April 13, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., hosted by Friends of the Thorne
