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Modern Tapestries and Floor Coverings
Conceived by Picasso, Calder and their Contemporaries
January 19 – April 15, 2012
This exhibition features wall hangings and tapestries designed by Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Joan Miro, Annette Kaplan, and John Coburn. Working in the tradition of the tapestry makers of the Middle Ages, master weavers were able to translate the designs of these modern masters into abstract tapestry.
Opening Reception, February 2 Call for ticket information 973.971.3718 or email programs@morrismuseum.org
Image: Star, 1975, Alexander Calder
Morris Museum Collection
Celebrating Our Legacy:
The 20th Anniversary Exhibition of Art in the Atrium
January 13– March 18, 2012
Art in the Atrium, New Jersey’s premier annual African-American fine arts show, celebrates its 20th anniversary this season. Art in the Atrium showcases the work of both established and emerging artists, with a mission to increase community understanding and awareness of African-American art and artists. This exhibition features the work of Norman Lewis and twenty other artists. Guest curator: Tarin Fuller.
January 7 - February 26, 2012
Come in out of the cold to the warmth of exquisite 19th and 20th century bedding covers.
Image: Crazy Quilt detail, Morris Museum Collection
December 2, 2011 - February 19, 2012
Nathan Sawaya is an award-winning artist who creates large-scale sculptures using only toy building blocks: LEGO® bricks. Art of the Brick is the only exhibition focusing exclusively on LEGO as an art medium. A special area has been set up where visitors, inspired by Sawaya's work, can build their own LEGO creations.
Yellow, Nathan Sawaya, Photo credit: brickartist.com
October 20, 2011 through March 25, 2012
Chris Kappmeier's paintings burst with expressionistic specks and dashes of paint that build to capture the splendor of city vistas and landscapes.
Meet the artist at the Opening Reception, October 27, 6-8 p.m. Call 973.971.3718 for reservations.
On Permanent View
Live demos daily at 2 p.m.
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