Word: exhibitions
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...Debord wrote; “the element of surprise is essential and will ensure our success.” The falling out between Debord and Gallizio occurred because the latter had ceased to shock his audience. Debord excitedly writes about the possibility of a scandal whenever a new exhibit is being planned. Indeed, SI is cited as an instigator in the fashionable rise of anarchism of the 70s. This behind-the-scenes view of SI captures the irony of birthing a movement with both artistic and political aspirations—the perceived spontaneity of creative drive is inherently contradictory...
...installation-on-wheels project, “The Black Factory.” Recently commissioned by the Carpenter Center of Visual Arts to create an installation that incorporates the building, the only North American structure designed by architect Le Corbusier, Pope.L has created a performance piece and exhibition in the Carpenter Center. The Crimson sat down with Pope.L to discuss his thoughts on masculinity, the role of arts in a liberal arts education, and “Corbu Pops,” his upcoming Carpenter Center installation.The Harvard Crimson: Give us an overview of your initial ideas for this exhibit...
...been decorated with the artwork of current students. In an effort to inject a contemporary feel into the high-profile space and to increase the visibility of student art at Harvard, University President Drew G. Faust welcomed the work of student artists to Mass Hall on February 5. The exhibition, which features the creations of 22 students in the Department of Visual and Environmental Studies, showcases the artistic diversity of Harvard’s undergraduate population. “We wanted to give a sense of the range of approaches that students in the VES Department take...
...span of about four minutes. “It’s just demoralizing when they hit those threes, especially when the crowd gets into it,” Housman said.The Big Red took a 24-point lead with 5:40 to play and never looked back, continuing to exhibit excellent ball movement and repeatedly finding wide-open looks.Such was the trend of the first half as well. Harvard was grossly overmatched on the interior, giving up 22 field goals and 24 easy baskets in the paint during the opening 20 minutes. Cornell’s swarming defense proved vulnerable...
...admirably nuanced examination of the agonizing politics involved in emancipating the slaves. Perhaps the most moving artifacts on display are also the simplest - plaster casts of Lincoln's craggy face and huge, rough hands, made by a sculptor during Lincoln's life. Somehow, these more than any other exhibit capture the power and the gentleness, the strength and the fatigue, that defined Lincoln as president. (See video of Lincoln in film...