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Director's Dialogue to Focus on Women in the Art WorldMay 8, 2008
Mark your calendars for the Director's Dialogue on Art and Social Change on Wednesday, May 21 at 7 PM, an annual event that hones in on a specific topic in contemporary life through the lens of contemporary art. This year, a panel of prominent art critics and curators—the authors of the book After the Revolution: Women Who Transformed Contemporary Art—will join acclaimed artist Ann Hamilton (an Ohio State art professor and one of the artists featured in the book) for what's sure to be a vigorous and insightful discussion about the progress women have made in the art world and the pitfalls they still face. Admission is free. A public reception and book signing precedes this event at 6 PM.
Films Help Mark Israel at 60
May 6, 2008
Three films and a visiting filmmaker event in May are part of an occasional yearlong series marking and commemorating the 60th anniversary of the founding of Israel. Jellyfish, a new film weaving together the stories of three Tel Aviv women, screens May 6 and 7 at 7 pm, with the May 6 screening introduced and discussed by codirector Etgar Keret.
Also this month: Leila Khaled: Hijacker, a new documentary that tells the story of the first woman to hijack an airliner (and in doing so explores issues of Palestinian identity), screens May 29 at 7 pm; and another new documentary, Goal Dreams — which recounts, often with darkly comic touches, the obstacles faced by the Palestinian national soccer team—screens May 30 at 7 pm.
Spring Exhibition Opening May 9 | 6-9 PM
May 5, 2008
Our next exhibition opening is Friday, May 9, from 6 to 9 PM. Please help us celebrate three new exhibitions: Jeff Smith: Bone and Beyond, Mary Heilmann: To Be Someone, and Jane Hammond: Fallen. Come early, at 5 PM, to hear artist Mary Heilmann talk about her work. Until the opening celebration, the galleries are closed for installation but The Box (our video exhibition space), the Wexner Center Store, and Cam's on Campus remain open regular hours.
The Rock and Roll Picture Show on Thursday
May 5, 2008
Get ready to rock with The Rock and Roll Picture Show on Thursday. For one night only, don't miss this selection of groundbreaking experimental short films that marry rock songs with boundary busting filmmaking. The night will feature films by Lewis Klahr, Thom Andersen, Kenneth Anger, and more.
Bone and Beyond Events
May 5, 2008
We've got a full slate of events to complement the eagerly anticipated exhibition Jeff Smith: Bone and Beyond, which opens to the public on Saturday, May 10. That same day, Smith takes part in a conversation with author Scott McCloud; then on May 14 show curators Dave Filipi and Lucy Shelton Caswell offer up a gallery talk. May 15 finds Strangers in Paradise creator Terry Moore discussing his influential career; on May 20 Batman: Year 100 author Paul Pope talks about his work. Click here for more details (including a new video interview with Smith) on Bone and Beyond.
The Bad Plus Return May 12
May 5, 2008
The irrepressible jazz trio The Bad Plus return to the Wex for the third time on May 12. The band's rockin' spirit and eclectic playlists have made them favorites with our audiences, and this must-see show is the last jazz show of our season. Tickets are available now.
Register Now for teenArts Fusion
May 4, 2008
Do you know a teenager who is still looking for something creative to do this summer? The Wexner Center's always-popular teenArts fusion workshops, for ages 14 to 18, let young people explore varied contemporary art forms while working with talented instructors and meeting other creative teens. Follow the link above to check the schedule online and register now for the week-long workshops, which take place in June and July. Here's how one past student summed up the experience: "Workshops at the Wexner Center present great opportunities for people to learn, grow, explore artistic possibilities, and make friends."
Just Announced: Bon Iver
May 2, 2008
Wisconsin buzz band Bon Iver has just been added to our schedule on August 3. Click here to purchase tickets from Ticketmaster.
Support the Wex on the Green
April 7, 2008
Want to support the Wex while spending the afternoon on the golf course? Through a special arrangement with The Nationwide Tour, Wexner Center fans can purchase tickets to the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Invitational with this form and the entire price of the ticket goes to support the center. Tickets are now on sale for the July 21-28 tournament held on OSU’s Scarlet golf course.
