Norton Museum of Art 2013 - 2014 Accomplishments

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NortonMuseum of Art

2013 /2014
Accomplishments
introduction ........................................... 3
curatorial ..............................................14
education ...............................................64
board of trustees .................................82
the new norton .....................................90
development ..........................................98
communications ...................................120
thank you .............................................134
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While fiscal year 2013–2014 included many outreach to Palm Beach County and beyond.
highlights — great exhibitions, creative programs, In the fall, the Norton implemented a new free-
stellar gifts of art, a dazzling annual Gala and admission policy for educators statewide, offering
Premiere — the signature moment may have been complimentary year-round admission to teachers
the announcement of The New Norton master and administrators at public and private Florida
plan by Lord Norman Foster at a December 4 press primary, middle, and high schools, as well as colleges
luncheon in Miami Beach during Art Basel week. and universities. An outreach initiative begun last
In a dining room filled with national media, Norton summer to provide greater public access — Free
Trustees, and Museum supporters and staff, Lord Thursdays for Florida Residents during the summer
Foster unveiled dramatic plans for the long-term — proved to be wildly successful again. It attracted as
future of the institution. It was a landmark day for many as 1,600 visitors every Thursday in June, July,
the Museum, and much of my time as well as that and August. The community also took advantage of
2013/2014 board of trustees
of other staff members has been devoted to turning the Free Saturday program, which provides residents
Harry Howell, Co-Chair
the Foster plan into reality. Details of the plan can be of West Palm Beach free admission every Saturday,
Janine Mayville, Co-Chair
found beginning on page 88. and free admission to Palm Beach County residents
John F. Niblack, Vice Chair
The rest of the year had plenty of memorable the first Saturday of each month. The Norton also
Joey Pearson, Vice Chair
moments as well. Once again, the Norton was participated in the national Blue Star Museum
Richard Barovick
fortunate to receive impressive works of art program, offering free admission to active military
Bruce A. Beal, Secretary
from donors and collectors, highlighted by the and their families throughout the summer.
M. Diane Bodman
Richman gifts. These five paintings by American Now in its fourth year, the Thursday evening
Jane Carroll
Impressionists and Realists working in the early Art After Dark series — Where Culture and
Howard Cox
20th century were given to the Museum by longtime Entertainment Meet! — continued to be popular with
Annie Falk
supporters Priscilla and John Richman. Their residents and tourists. The series has proved to be a
Bruce Gendelman
generosity has strengthened the Museum Collection. welcoming gateway into the Museum, leading to the
Peter Georgescu
The year’s special exhibitions and programming discovery and appreciation of great art and serving as
Pamela Goergen
would have been the envy of any museum. Norton- a showcase for regional talent in all the arts.
Gayle Gross
originated exhibitions Phyllida Barlow: HOARD, the I am deeply appreciative of the dedication of the
Nicki Harris
third in the Recognition of Art by Women (RAW) Norton staff, more than 75 talented and creative
Henry Kaufman
series made possible by the Leonard and Sophie people who, every day, serve the Museum so ably.
Jane Korman
Davis Fund/MLDauray Arts Initiative; David Webb: I am also proud to serve such a dedicated Board of
Gilbert C. Maurer
Society’s Jeweler; and To Jane, Love Andy: Warhol’s Trustees. The vision, expertise, and passion of its
Jerry Pearlman
First Superstar all received national and international members have created a bright and enduring future
John Richman
media attention, as did traveling exhibitions such as for this institution.
Mitch Rubenstein
The Polaroid Years and Industrial Sublime. I’m proud I invite you to enjoy the pages that follow
Ralph Saltzman
that our curators do a superb job of infusing traveling commemorating the 2013–2014 season. I am very
Jean Sharf
exhibitions with the Norton touch! grateful to the many individuals, corporations, and
Anne Berkley Smith
The Museum’s goal of being a welcoming foundations for their generosity and to the state of
Debbie Stapleton
community resource was (and continues to be) Florida for its commitment to the Norton, supporting
Kemp C. Stickney
achieved through year-round outreach and education an array of projects from special exhibitions to
Hope Alswang, Executive Director/CEO
programs, such as the Norton School Partnership educational programming. Without this tremendous
program and the PACE (Progressive Afterschool support and enthusiasm, it would be impossible for
Ruth Baum, Ex Officio
Art Community Education) program, which offers the Museum to fulfill its mission.
Carlos Morrison, Ex Officio
children in the county’s underserved communities
significant, year-round exposure to art. Student Hope Alswang
exhibitions in the Marden Community Gallery, school executive director and ceo
tours, summer camp programs, Family Studio days,
and other programs are also a part of the Museum’s
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The founding of the Norton Museum in 1941 Mrs. Frederic A. Sharf and Richters of Palm Beach.
reflected the passion, civic pride, and exceptional This area’s connection to the art world cannot
generosity of Ralph and Elizabeth Norton, who be overstated and, in the 20th century, none was
gifted more than 300 artworks and a building that more notable than the lifelong friendship of “Baby
remains a noteworthy presence in South Florida. The Jane” Holzer and Andy Warhol. Holzer, a Palm
Curatorial Division contributes to the founders’ vision Beach native, met Warhol when she was a fashion
through thoughtful exhibitions and acquisitions of model dubbed by The New York Times as, “the
outstanding art that inspire Museum visitors. most looked-at girl of ’64.” The exhibition, To Jane,
The 2013–2014 season comprised 16 exhibitions, Love Andy: Warhol’s First Superstar, was the first
all but two organized by Norton curators. We were examination of their relationship, and was organized
pleased to celebrate recent gifts to the collections of in collaboration with The Andy Warhol Museum and
American and European art as well as Photography. the assistance of Davis Fellow Ashley Ford. It was
The arrival of a remarkable 18th-century canvas by made possible through the generosity of Muriel and
Claude-Joseph Vernet (French, 1714–1789) was the Ralph Saltzman and Wilmington Trust.
focus of A Masterpiece Rediscovered, discussed in this The third RAW (Recognition of Art by Women)
publication by Jerry Dobrick, Curatorial Associate exhibition, HOARD, was devoted to the sculpture of
for European Art. Gifts of American paintings from Phyllida Barlow (British, born 1944). Since 2009,
devoted Trustee John Richman and his wife, Priscilla, Barlow has earned international recognition for her
were exhibited, including the Norton’s first painting provocative, three-dimensional works.
by Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1889–1975). Ellen E. Roberts, Harold and Anne Berkley
William and Sarah Ross Soter Curator of Photography Smith Curator of American Art, contributed to
Tim B. Wride exhibited many of the gifts he secured the catalogue accompanying Industrial Sublime:
this past year, including 13 of 26 montage “portraits” Modernism and the Transformation of New York’s
in the summer exhibition, Living Legends: The Montage Rivers, 1900–1940, which included five works from
Portraits of Robert Weingarten. He also organized L.A. the Norton’s American Collection. Industrial Sublime
Stories: Videos from the West Coast. Other acquisitions was supported locally by Mrs. Anne B. Smith.
of note include the exquisite Peach-Form Boxes of The Norton built on the success of last season’s
the Qing Dynasty, discussed in these pages by Laurie inaugural Masterpiece of the Month series, thanks to
Barnes, Elizabeth B. McGraw Curator of Chinese Art. the loans of generous collectors. The year finished
The Museum elevated the discussion of jewelry with Wheels and Heels: The Big Noise Around Little
with David Webb: Society’s Jeweler, exhibiting Toys, an exhibition for children of all ages who fondly
january 2014 beautiful designs ranging from a diamond necklace remember Barbie dolls and Matchbox cars.
worn by Elizabeth Taylor to unique gifts President
To Jane, Love Andy
included portraits Kennedy presented to world leaders. David Webb was Cheryl Brutvan
by Andy Warhol and supported in part through the generosity of Mr. and director of curatorial affairs
fashions worn by Jane
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New Work/New Directions: Phyllida Barlow: HOARD David Webb: Society’s Jeweler
Recent Acquisitions of Photography december 3, 2013 – february 23, 2014 january 16 – april 13, 2014
organized by the norton museum of art organized by the norton museum of art
november 7, 2013 – january 12, 2014
organized by the norton museum of art Phyllida Barlow was the third artist selected for a This exhibition explored Webb as a jewelry designer
Through donations and purchases, more than 500 Recognition of Art by Women (RAW) exhibition whose work was realized with technical mastery
new works entered the Photography Collection and the first sculptor to be included. Barlow’s and who was viewed as a high-society figure;
between 2011 and 2013. This exhibition celebrated sculptural practice centers on her experimentation his clientele included Jacqueline Kennedy, Doris
the significant growth, highlighted some of the new with materials that are most often found in the Duke, and Diana Vreeland. The exhibition brought
additions, and offered insight into new artists and urban environment in which she lives. Cardboard, together 80 extraordinary examples of Webb
areas of institutional interest. Recent acquisitions in fabric, plywood, polystyrene, wire netting, scrim, and jewelry: necklaces, rings, and other pieces rendered
the exhibition ranged from the 19th-century motion- cement are among favored elements she manipulates in hammered gold, jade, coral, enamel, and precious
Exhibitions studies of Eadweard Muybridge to contemporary to create memorable sculptures that defy description. stones. It also featured preparatory drawings,
large-scale narrative works by Canadian-based Several new sculptures and others seen only in video, and photo displays that provided behind-
artists The Sanchez Brothers, and also included Europe were included in this exhibition. the-scenes perspectives on the making of Webb
16 Exhibitions significant works by Ansel Adams, Edward Weston, raw — recognition of art by women — is made jewelry. Publications, advertisements, and film clips
14 Organized by the Norton Museum of Art Eileen Cowin, Holly Roberts, and Sam Taylor-Wood. possible by the leonard and sophie davis fund/ illustrated his influence on 1960s culture.
mldauray arts initiative.
this exhibition was made possible in part through
faux real L.A. Stories: Videos from the West Coast the generosity of mr. and mrs. frederic a. sharf and
The Polaroid Years: richters of palm beach. with additional support
lobby installation by Mickalene Thomas november 7, 2013 – january 12, 2014
organized by the norton museum of art Instant Photography and Experimentation provided by the michael m. rea endowment for
september 17, 2013 – september 7, 2014 special exhibitions. media support provided by the
organized by the norton museum of art Story-telling and narrative strategies have been december 19, 2013 – march 23, 2014 palm beach post.
organized by the frances lehman loeb art center,
The third site-specific artwork for the Museum lobby staples in contemporary image making since the vassar college, poughkeepsie, new york
was created by New York-based artist Mickalene 1970s. Many of the artists using video today have This survey exhibition brought together ground- To Jane, Love Andy: Warhol’s First Superstar
Thomas (born 1971, Camden, NJ), inspired by the continued to explore this fertile genre. L.A. Stories breaking Polaroid pictures by 40 artists spanning the february 2 – may 25, 2014
organized by the norton museum of art
Museum’s sub-tropical location and Thomas’ interest brought together four artists whose work embraces period from the initial release of the sx-70 camera
As Andy Warhol’s first and most glamorous
in landscapes. While nature serves as a source of the narrative potentials of video: Eileen Cowin and in 1972 to the present. The exhibition centered on
superstar, as well as a lifelong intimate, Jane Holzer
sublime inspiration, it is the manipulation of nature Judy Fiskin — mainstays in the Southern California experimentation and examined how the invention
holds a singular role in the understanding of Warhol
into a constructed and artificial state that was art scene for more than three decades — and Mark of instant photography — in particular, Polaroid —
as an artist, media star, and focus of the 1960s cult of
addressed in faux real. With this spectacular work — Daybell and Julie Orser. influenced and inspired amateurs and professionals
personality. This exhibition explored the rise of “Baby
the first mural Thomas created outside of New York this exhibition was made possible with support from for nearly 40 years. Artists included Ansel Adams,
Jane” as a Warhol muse and friend, as well as an
— she suggested complex ideas about nature as well the william and sarah ross soter photography fund Ellen Carey, Chuck Close, Walker Evans, David
and the dr. henry and lois foster endowment for internationally known model. The exhibition included
as modern painting. the exhibition of contemporary art. Hockney, Robert Mapplethorpe, Joyce Neimanas,
fashions from Holzer’s career; photographs by David
this was the third site-specific installation Andy Warhol, and William Wegman, as well as a new
generously supported by vanessa and anthony beyer Bailey, Nat Finkelstein, and others; Warhol artwork
The Four Princely Gentlemen: Plum Blossoms, generation of artists such as Anne Collier, Bryan Graf,
as part of their commitment to contemporary art and films featuring “Baby Jane”; and rarely seen
at the norton museum. Orchids, Bamboo, and Chrysanthemums and Grant Worth.
material from Warhol’s Time Capsules.
november 14, 2013 – january 26, 2014
organized with research support from the andy
organized by the norton museum of art this exhibition was made possible through the
A Masterpiece Rediscovered: warhol foundation for the visual arts and
This exhibition featured the recently acquired album exhibition sponsorship by the smart family fund for generosity of muriel and ralph saltzman.
Claude-Joseph Vernet’s The Fishermen exclusive corporate sponsorship provided by
october 10 – december 8, 2013 of ink painting of orchids and bamboo by the Qing aexrht iebxithiiobnit wioans smuappdoe rpto. slsoicbalel ipnr epsaerntt bayt imonr. oafn tdh misr s. wilmington trust. with additional support provided
organized by the norton museum of art Dynasty scholar Qian Zai (1708–1793). Inspired gilbert c. maurer. with additional support provided by the state of florida, department of state,
division of cultural affairs, and the florida council
A gift of Eleonore and Ronald Bacher, The Fishermen by both the beauty and resilience of nature’s flora, by the gioconda and joseph king endowment for
on arts and culture. with media support provided by
exhibitions and the sydelle and arthur i. meyer
(1746) is a spectacularly beautiful painting of an Chinese painters and poets have imbued particular the palm beach post.
endowment fund.
idyllic Roman campagna scene by Claude–Joseph plants with auspicious meaning, literary resonance,
Vernet (1714–1789), the leading 18th-century French and scholarly virtue. Plum blossoms, orchids,
painter in Rome. Of eight canvases commissioned in bamboo, and chrysanthemums collectively exemplify
1746 by the Marquis Pierre Charles de Villette, it is qualities of the ideal Confucian scholar: strong,
one of only four known to exist today. humble, moral, resilient. Qian Zai was such a man.
this exhibition was made possible with support from this exhibition was made possible in part through
the george and valerie delacorte endowment fund. the generosity of john and heidi niblack.