Cincinnati Art Museum Announces 2007-2008 Exhibition Schedule

The Cincinnati Art Museum announced today the 2007-2008 exhibition schedule.

A New Yorker's View of Cincinnati
June 23 - Sept. 23, 2007
Rediscover the mural Saul Steinberg created for the original Cincinnati Terrace Plaza Hotel. On view for the first time in decades and recently conserved, the 80-foot-long mural depicts Cincinnati's people and its landmarks as only Steinberg's humorous art can.

Saul Steinberg: Illuminations
July 21 - Sept. 23, 2007
A great artist and one of America's most famous illustrators, Saul Steinberg is the subject of this major retrospective exhibition. Explore more than 100 drawings, collages and sculptures showcasing Steinberg's amusing and insightful perspective of the world around him. Also, see some of his art that lit up the pages of The New Yorker for six decades. This exhibition is organized by the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York.

Charley and Edie Harper, 1940 -1960
Aug. 18 - Oct. 21, 2007
Enjoy the bold, stylized images of natural scenes and whimsical representations of animals by Cincinnati artists Charley and Edie Harper. This intimate display of rarely seen paintings explores the Harpers' early years as artists. Their work continues to influence 21st-century artists and designers.

Vanishing Frontier: Rookwood, Farny, and the American Indian
Oct. 20, 2007 - Jan. 20, 2008
Explore the art and history of Native Americans as depicted in a premiere collection of Rookwood Pottery, complemented by the exquisite art of Henry Farny. Featuring more than 50 gouaches by Farny and 52 ceramic portraits from the James J. Gardner Collection of Rookwood, this exhibition displays the American Indians as remembered heroes during the final days of the frontier.
Tickets required: $8 for adults; $6 for seniors and college students; $4 for children 17 and under; free for Art Museum members

Designed to Dazzle: Cincinnati Collects Tiffany Jewelry
Nov. 1, 2007 - Feb. 17, 2008
Celebrate the superior design tradition of jewelry created by Tiffany & Co. Featuring works by the finest Tiffany jewelry designers, this exhibition includes examples from both the Art Museum's permanent collection and local private collections. It marks the 10th anniversary of the local Tiffany & Co. store.

The Lure of the Arctic: Eskimo and Inuit Artifacts from the W. Roger and Patricia K. Fry Collection
Nov. 3, 2007 - Jan. 6, 2008
Catch a glimpse of the Inuit people's innovative lifestyle. Drawn from the collection of Cincinnatians W. Roger and Patricia K. Fry, this exhibition features utilitarian objects created by the people of the North American Arctic.

Sol LeWitt x 2
Feb. 16 - May 11, 2008
Discover the art of Sol LeWitt, one of America's most influential artists of the 20th century through this two-part exhibition. Selections from the LeWitt Collection, on view at the Cincinnati Art Museum, includes approximately 100 works from 1960 to the present by LeWitt's fellow artists. On view at the Contemporary Arts Center, Sol LeWitt: Structure and Line features the art of LeWitt. This exhibition is organized by the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.

Masterpiece Quilts from the Shelburne Museum
Feb. 16 - June 1, 2008
From bold Amish prints to peculiar patchwork, explore 40 heirloom American quilts dating from 1800 to 1900. Admired for their aesthetic appeal and expert craftsmanship, these represent some of the finest examples of quilting from the New England, mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions.
Tickets required: $7 for adults; $5 for seniors and college students; $4 for children 17 and under; free for Art Museum members

Building Books: The Art of David Macaulay
June 14 - Sept. 7, 2008
View the original drawings, paintings and studies of best-selling author and illustrator David Macaulay, recognized for his interpretations of the way things work, from simple gadgets to complex buildings. As a Caldecott Medal-winning artist and 2006 MacArthur Foundation Fellow, Macaulay brings together the worlds of art, history, science and fantasy.

The Arts of Kashmir
June 28 - Sept. 21, 2008
Experience the first comprehensive exhibition featuring the rich traditions of Kashmir, including 125 objects from both religious and secular art. The exhibition spans sixteen centuries of history and is organized by the Asia Society and Museum, New York City.
Tickets required: Fees are to be determined.

Cincinnati Art Museum
Located in scenic Eden Park, the Cincinnati Art Museum features an unparalleled art collection of more than 60,000 works spanning 6,000 years. In addition to displaying its own broad collection, the Museum also hosts several national and international traveling exhibitions each year. Visitors can enjoy the exhibitions or participate in the Museum's wide range of art-related programs, activities and special events. General admission is always free for all, plus Museum members receive additional benefits. The Museum is open six days a week, making greater Cincinnati's most treasured cultural asset accessible to everyone.

Hours of operation are Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesdays until 9 p.m. The Museum is closed on Mondays. The Museum is located at 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202.

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