Glenn Adamson News

From today, November 10, 2015, to April 3, 2016, the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) presents DEAD TREEZ, the first monographic New York museum exhibition by artist Ebony G. Patterson, who splits her time between Kingston, Jamaica, and Lexington, Kentucky.

From November 10, 2015, to April 3, 2016, the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) presents DEAD TREEZ, the first monographic New York museum exhibition by artist Ebony G. Patterson, who splits her time between Kingston, Jamaica, and Lexington, Kentucky.

Tonight, November 3rd, 2015, the Museum of Arts and Design's highly anticipated annual gala celebrating outstanding individuals in the arts and design fields will take place at Pier 60.

Hop on your magic carpet and join Aladdin at the Mercury Theatre Colchester for the adventure of a lifetime this Christmas!

The Museum of Arts and Design is pleased to announce the newest selection of artists and designers in the Artist Studios. Open daily to the public, the Artist Studios host emerging and mid-career artists and designers as they produce work in a live studio environment, offering one of the Museum's most unique educational experiences.

On Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015, the Museum of Arts and Design's highly anticipated annual gala celebrating outstanding individuals in the arts and design fields will take place at Pier 60.

Today Glenn Adamson, the Nanette L. Laitman Director of the Museum of Arts and Design, announced the Museum's upcoming program for Fall 2015 and Winter 2016, featuring a diverse set of exhibitions.

From April 28 to September 27, 2015, the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) presents Pathmakers: Women in Art, Craft and Design, Midcentury and Today, an exhibition thatconsiders the notable contributions of women to modernism in postwar visual culture. In the 1950s and '60s, an era when painting, sculpture and architecture were dominated by men, women had extensive impact in alternative materials such as textiles, ceramics and metals. Largely unexamined in major art historical surveys, due to either their gender or their choice of materials, these pioneering women achieved success and international recognition, establishing a model of professional identity for future generations. Check out a sample of the artwork, including photographs, sculptures and more, below! 

From April 28 to September 27, 2015, the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) presents Pathmakers: Women in Art, Craft and Design, Midcentury and Today, an exhibition that considers the notable contributions of women to modernism in postwar visual culture.

The Brooklyn Museum and the Museum of Arts and Design Present 'Judy Chicago: On Fire,' a Special Two-Night Event Exploring the Artist's Fireworks Judy Chicago, A Butterfly for Brooklyn, 2014 Judy Chicago & Pyro Spectaculars Photo (c) Donald Woodman. Today, April 9 and Friday, April 10, The Brooklyn Museum and the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) will collaborate to showcase the pyrotechnic performance pieces of world-renowned artist Judy Chicago.

On view from today, March 31 to August 30, 2015, Ralph Pucci: The Art of the Mannequin is the first museum exhibition to explore the work of renowned New York-based designer Ralph Pucci, widely regarded for his innovative approach to the familiar form of the mannequin.

Lewis Kruger, Chairman of the Board of the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD), today announced the appointment of Shannon Stratton to the position of William and Mildred Lasdon Chief Curator, effective June 2015. In this role, Stratton will work closely with Nanette L. Laitman Director Glenn Adamson to oversee the Museum's diverse exhibition program and collections, foster relationships with artists and designers, and develop new strategies to engage contemporary audiences.

From today, March 10 to September 20, 2015, the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) presents Richard Estes: Painting New York City, the first exhibition of the art of Richard Estes to focus on the artist's technique and process, through an examination of his New York City paintings, prints, and photographs. Spanning from the mid-1960s to the present and featuring over forty paintings and works on paper, the exhibition is Estes' first New York City museum survey. It is also the first solo painting show in the history of the Museum of Arts and Design.

The Brooklyn Museum and the Museum of Arts and Design Present 'Judy Chicago: On Fire,' a Special Two-Night Event Exploring the Artist's Fireworks Judy Chicago, A Butterfly for Brooklyn, 2014 Judy Chicago & Pyro Spectaculars Photo (c) Donald Woodman On Thursday, April 9 and Friday, April 10, The Brooklyn Museum and the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) will collaborate to showcase the pyrotechnic performance pieces of world-renowned artist Judy Chicago.

On view from March 31 to August 30, 2015, Ralph Pucci: The Art of the Mannequin is the first museum exhibition to explore the work of renowned New York-based designer Ralph Pucci, widely regarded for his innovative approach to the familiar form of the mannequin.

AKArt and FolioCue are pleased to host the launch event for The Excellent People (The EP)magazine—whose inaugural issue is themed The Artist—during a pre-Armory week receptionat Beverly's, NYC, tomorrow night, Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 6-9pm.

AKArt and FolioCue are pleased to host the launch event for The Excellent People (The EP) magazine -- whose inaugural issue is themed The Artist -- during a pre-Armory week reception at Beverly's, NYC, tonight, February 25, 2015, 6-9pm.

AKArt and FolioCue are pleased to host the launch event for The Excellent People (The EP) magazine -- whose inaugural issue is themed The Artist -- during a pre-Armory week reception at Beverly's, NYC, on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 6-9pm.

From March 10 to September 20, 2015, the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) presents Richard Estes: Painting New York City, the first exhibition of the art of Richard Estes to focus on the artist's technique and process, through an examination of his New York City paintings, prints, and photographs. Spanning from the mid-1960s to the present and featuring over forty paintings and works on paper, the exhibition is Estes' first New York City museum survey. It is also the first solo painting show in the history of the Museum of Arts and Design.

The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) today announced that Elissa Auther will join the Museum as its new Windgate Research Curator, effective December 1, 2014. She will serve as the inaugural scholar and curator in this newly created position to advance scholarly research and critical discourse about craft and design.