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Friday, July 04, 2008
Like most institutions that collect art, the Cincinnati Art Museum can only display a small fraction — less than 6 percent — of the 61,000 works it owns.
"Long Time No See: Hidden Treasures from the Cincinnati Art Museum," on view through Aug. 31, takes more than 100 objects out of storage, some of them to be put on display for the first time.
Among the rarely seen and diverse works are an exquisite 17th century Duhme & Co. silver tea set, a vibrant Tahitian scene by Gauguin, a sheer metallic jacket by ground-breaking fashion-designer Issey Miyake, a brilliant watercolor of a harbor by John Singer Sargent and a more than 500-year-old silk scroll from the Ming Dynasty.
The exhibition also gives a first look at the early conceptualize stages of a new design for the Cincinnati Art Museum that would provide more exhibition space as well provide visitors with innovative, engaging ways to explore and experience works of art, according to spokesperson Preeti Thakar, as well as expanded education programs for even broader and more diverse audiences.
"New and versatile gallery spaces would enable the Art Museum to display more of its outstanding collections and present major traveling exhibitions," Thakar said. "The new design will blend harmoniously with Eden Park, restoring the building to its original splendor and integrating historic and innovative architecture."
"The Cincinnati Art Museum is a tremendous cultural and educational resource for the region, and its collection needs to be made even more accessible to the community," said museum director Aaron Betsky in a press release. "By displaying great objects, we help inspire a deeper connection with the shared cultural heritage that unites all people of all backgrounds and all times."
CONTACT this reporter at (513) 820-2188 or rjones@coxohio.com.
how to go
WHAT: Long Time No See: Hidden Treasures from the Cincinnati Art Museum
WHERE: Cincinnati Art Museum
WHEN: Through Aug. 31
COST: No charge
MORE INFO: (513) 639-2995; www.cincinnatiartmusuem.org
