The Detroit Institute of Arts - Calendar http://www.dia.org/calendar/ The Detroit Institute of Arts - Calendar Exhibition<![CDATA[Motor City Muse: Detroit Photographs, Then and Now]]>
For more than 70 years, photographers have found inspiration for their work from the people, city streets, and automobile culture of Detroit. This exhibition includes select photographers who, through their personal vision and photographic skill, have captured subjects, past and present, specific to Detroit, its changing landscape, architecture and auto industry. Included are more than 100 photographs by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Frank, Dave Jordano, Karin Jobst, Detroiters Nicola Kuperus, Russ Marshall and Bill Rauhauser, along with select members of the Detroit School of Automotive Photography. This exhibition has been organized by the Detroit Institute of Arts.

This exhibition has been organized by the Detroit Institute of Arts. Support has been provided by the Chrysler brand and Rock Ventures. Additional support has been provided by the City of Detroit.
 
Artist Reception and Exhibition Opening, Friday, December 14, 4-7 p.m. Open to the public.  
 
Image: Bill Rauhauser, Kresge Court, Detroit Institute of Arts, 1960s. Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of the artist, T2012.141. ©Bill Rauhauser, 2012.
 
 
 
    
]]>Exhibition<![CDATA[Guest of Honor: Van Gogh’s Bedroom in Arles ]]> The Detroit Institute of Arts is bringing one of Vincent van Gogh’s most famous paintings from the Musée d’Orsay in Paris to its gallery walls. Van Gogh’s Bedroom in Arles will be on view from February 19 to May 28. It will be displayed in the Dutch galleries, where visitors saw the Vermeer painting last August, and will be installed along with three other Van Gogh paintings owned by the DIA.
 
The display is supported by Talmer Bank and Trust.

Image: Gogh, Vincent van (1853-1890). The Bedroom at ArIes. 1889. Oil on canvas, 57.5 x 74.0 cm. Inv. RFI959-2. Photo: Herve Lewandowski. Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France © RMN-Grand Palais I Art Resource, NY  ]]>Special Event<![CDATA[Inside|Out]]> Inside|Out, now in its fourth year, brings nearly 80 reproductions of masterpieces from the DIA's collection to the streets and parks of metro Detroit, pleasantly surprising and delighting residents of the participating communities. Where possible, the works are clustered within walking or biking distance of each other in a grand, open-air gallery.

The DIA is working with the communities to plan educational opportunities and other fun activities, such as bicycle and walking tours. Residents of participating communities will enjoy a designated weekend to visit the museum for free and see "their" works of art. Visitors will receive a 10 percent discount in Café DIA and the museum shop, $1 off Detroit Film Theatre (DFT) tickets and free admission to showings of the DFT 101 film series.

Stay tuned for updates on the Inside|Out photo contest and geocaching series.

Click on a city below to find the art!

Ann Arbor Ann Arbor Dearborn Heights Dearborn Heights Fraser Fraser Hazel Park Hazel Park New Baltimore New Baltimore Novi Novi Pontiac Pontiac Redford Twp Redford Twp Rochester Hills Rochester Hills Southwest Detroit Southwest Detroit Utica Utica Walled Lake Walled Lake Westland Westland

Participating Communities and Community Weekend Dates

Click on a city to download a detailed map of the reproductions.


]]>Exhibition<![CDATA[Shirin Neshat]]> Shirin Neshat, an Iranian American artist living in New York City, is widely acclaimed for her extraordinary video installations and photographs, yet her collected works are rarely considered as a singular production or displayed together. This mid-career retrospective includes eight video installations and two series of photography. Through visual metaphor and compelling sound, Neshat confronts the complexities of identity, gender and power to express her own vision that embraces the depth of Islamic tradition and Western concepts of individuality and liberty.

This exhibition is free with museum admission.

The DIA presents a variety of public programs in conjunction with Shirin Neshat that expand on the themes, materials, and topics explored in this special exhibition.

Iranian Cinema Series

All films will be shown in the Detroit Film Theatre. Admission is free for DIA members and tri-county residents; $5 for all others. Visit the winter 2013 DFT schedule to see a complete list of films.

GLOBAL IMAGINARIES | Individual Realities

This lecture series establishes a platform for artists and their communities to enter into a conversation about socially engaged art. Admission is free with registration at fmca-dia.org. Join the conversation at globalimaginarydia.org—the official blog for the lecture series, which features videos and posts about the lectures.

Sponsored by Friends of Modern and Contemporary Art and The Center for the Study of Citizenship at Wayne State University.

Shirin Neshat discusses art, aesthetics, politics, and identity in this video series for the DIA.

 

 

This catalogue, which accompanies the exhibition, includes insightful essays on Shirin Neshat's work and in-depth treatment of eight video installations and two series of photography.

Member's Price: $54.00
Nonmember's price: $60.00

Click here to purchase

Exhibition App

For Shirin Neshat, the DIA has developed its first exhibition app. In Shirin Neshat at the DIA, we invite you to explore the breadth of Shirin Neshat's work through video clips and interactive presentations of selected still images, as well as a video interview with the artist and additional information about her life and inspiration. The app, which is designed for iPad and Android tablets, is free.

Download on iTunes         Download on Google Play

Schools

A field trip to see Shirin Neshat can be used to address the Michigan Department of Education's Grade Level Content Expectations for grades nine to 12. Through Shirin Neshat's representation of her personal experiences and perspectives on Iranian and Islamic culture, students will have the opportunity to discover themes that are at once personal and universal. Click here to learn more about a school field trip.

Speakers Bureau

One of the DIA's highly-trained Speakers Bureau volunteers will bring to your group, organization, or venue a forty-five minute illustrated overview of the exhibition. Speakers Bureau talks have a suggested donation of $50. Schedule your Shirin Neshat Speakers Bureau talk today by calling 313-833-1510 or complete the online Speakers Bureau reservation request form.

 

This exhibition is organized by the Detroit Institute of Arts. Generous support has been provided by the MetLife Foundation, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation, and Marjorie & Maxwell Jospey Foundation. Additional support has been provided by the City of Detroit.

Image: Shirin Neshat, Offered Eyes, 1993, RC print and ink, © Shirin Neshat, Courtesy of the artist and Gladstone Gallery, New York and Brussels.

]]>Class<![CDATA[Meet Me at the DIA]]>
People with early stage dementia (including Alzheimer’s) and their caregivers are invited to participate in gallery discussions about art led by DIA staff and volunteers with expertise in this area. Participants are made to feel welcome and comfortable and discussions are based on the observations and connections made by the group. The program provides opportunities for social engagement and intellectual stimulation in a safe, inspiring environment. All participants, including caregivers, are encouraged to contribute to the discussions. Meet Me at the DIA is modeled after a successful program at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
 
Sessions meet by the elephant sculptures in the Walter Gibbs Learning Center.
 
Registration for these free events is preferred, but not required.
Sign up here or by contacting the DIA Box Office: 313.833.4005
 
Questions or further information contact Sue Troia: 313.833.7416 
 
 
Today's Location: Fashionable Living S330.2 
]]>Class<![CDATA[Meet Me at the DIA]]>
People with early stage dementia (including Alzheimer’s) and their caregivers are invited to participate in gallery discussions about art led by DIA staff and volunteers with expertise in this area. Participants are made to feel welcome and comfortable and discussions are based on the observations and connections made by the group. The program provides opportunities for social engagement and intellectual stimulation in a safe, inspiring environment. All participants, including caregivers, are encouraged to contribute to the discussions. Meet Me at the DIA is modeled after a successful program at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
 
Sessions meet by the elephant sculptures in the Walter Gibbs Learning Center.
 
Registration for these free events is preferred, but not required.
Sign up here or by contacting the DIA Box Office: 313.833.4005
 
Questions or further information contact Sue Troia: 313.833.7416 
 
Today's Location: European Cret W230, W231 
]]>Class<![CDATA[Meet Me at the DIA]]>
People with early stage dementia (including Alzheimer’s) and their caregivers are invited to participate in gallery discussions about art led by DIA staff and volunteers with expertise in this area. Participants are made to feel welcome and comfortable and discussions are based on the observations and connections made by the group. The program provides opportunities for social engagement and intellectual stimulation in a safe, inspiring environment. All participants, including caregivers, are encouraged to contribute to the discussions. Meet Me at the DIA is modeled after a successful program at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
 
Sessions meet by the elephant sculptures in the Walter Gibbs Learning Center.
 
Registration for these free events is preferred, but not required.
Sign up here or by contacting the DIA Box Office: 313.833.4005
 
Questions or further information contact Sue Troia: 313.833.7416 
 
Today's Location: American W273 
]]>Class<![CDATA[Meet Me at the DIA]]>
People with early stage dementia (including Alzheimer’s) and their caregivers are invited to participate in gallery discussions about art led by DIA staff and volunteers with expertise in this area. Participants are made to feel welcome and comfortable and discussions are based on the observations and connections made by the group. The program provides opportunities for social engagement and intellectual stimulation in a safe, inspiring environment. All participants, including caregivers, are encouraged to contribute to the discussions. Meet Me at the DIA is modeled after a successful program at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
 
Sessions meet by the elephant sculptures in the Walter Gibbs Learning Center.
 
Registration for these free events is preferred, but not required.
Sign up here or by contacting the DIA Box Office: 313.833.4005
 
Questions or further information contact Sue Troia: 313.833.7416 
 
Today's Location: Native American & African S130.1, N100.2 
]]>Class<![CDATA[Meet Me at the DIA]]>
People with early stage dementia (including Alzheimer’s) and their caregivers are invited to participate in gallery discussions about art led by DIA staff and volunteers with expertise in this area. Participants are made to feel welcome and comfortable and discussions are based on the observations and connections made by the group. The program provides opportunities for social engagement and intellectual stimulation in a safe, inspiring environment. All participants, including caregivers, are encouraged to contribute to the discussions. Meet Me at the DIA is modeled after a successful program at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
 
Sessions meet by the elephant sculptures in the Walter Gibbs Learning Center.
 
Registration for these free events is preferred, but not required.
Sign up here or by contacting the DIA Box Office: 313.833.4005
 
Questions or further information contact Sue Troia: 313.833.7416 
 
Today's Location: American W290 
]]>Class<![CDATA[Meet Me at the DIA]]>
People with early stage dementia (including Alzheimer’s) and their caregivers are invited to participate in gallery discussions about art led by DIA staff and volunteers with expertise in this area. Participants are made to feel welcome and comfortable and discussions are based on the observations and connections made by the group. The program provides opportunities for social engagement and intellectual stimulation in a safe, inspiring environment. All participants, including caregivers, are encouraged to contribute to the discussions. Meet Me at the DIA is modeled after a successful program at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
 
Sessions meet by the elephant sculptures in the Walter Gibbs Learning Center.
 
Registration for these free events is preferred, but not required.
Sign up here or by contacting the DIA Box Office: 313.833.4005
 
Questions or further information contact Sue Troia: 313.833.7416 
 
Today's Location: Dutch S380.7 
]]>Class<![CDATA[Meet Me at the DIA]]>
People with early stage dementia (including Alzheimer’s) and their caregivers are invited to participate in gallery discussions about art led by DIA staff and volunteers with expertise in this area. Participants are made to feel welcome and comfortable and discussions are based on the observations and connections made by the group. The program provides opportunities for social engagement and intellectual stimulation in a safe, inspiring environment. All participants, including caregivers, are encouraged to contribute to the discussions. Meet Me at the DIA is modeled after a successful program at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
 
Sessions meet by the elephant sculptures in the Walter Gibbs Learning Center.
 
Registration for these free events is preferred, but not required.
Sign up here or by contacting the DIA Box Office: 313.833.4005
 
Questions or further information contact Sue Troia: 313.833.7416 
 
Today's Location: Modern C236, C234 
]]>Class<![CDATA[Meet Me at the DIA]]>
People with early stage dementia (including Alzheimer’s) and their caregivers are invited to participate in gallery discussions about art led by DIA staff and volunteers with expertise in this area. Participants are made to feel welcome and comfortable and discussions are based on the observations and connections made by the group. The program provides opportunities for social engagement and intellectual stimulation in a safe, inspiring environment. All participants, including caregivers, are encouraged to contribute to the discussions. Meet Me at the DIA is modeled after a successful program at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
 
Sessions meet by the elephant sculptures in the Walter Gibbs Learning Center.
 
Registration for these free events is preferred, but not required.
Sign up here or by contacting the DIA Box Office: 313.833.4005
 
Questions or further information contact Sue Troia: 313.833.7416 
 
Today's Location: American W280 
]]>Exhibition<![CDATA[Seventy-Sixth Annual Detroit Public Schools Student Exhibition]]> The annual Detroit Public Schools Student Exhibition features hundreds of imaginative works created by Detroit Public Schools students in grades K-12, ranging from paintings, prints, drawings, photography, ceramics, videos, jewelry and more. The exhibition is free with museum admission. 
The 76th Detroit Public Schools Student Exhibition was organized by the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Detroit Public Schools and is made possible with support from the Ruth T. T. Cattell Education Endowment Fund.  Additional support was provided by the City of Detroit.

Caption:
Oxvaldo Martinez
Peacock
Watercolor
Grade 1
Earhart Elementary/Middle School
]]>Drop-In Workshop<![CDATA[Musical instruments: Wrist/Ankle Rattles]]> Use leather, beads, wire, and markers to create a whimsical percussion instrument.]]>Drawing in the Galleries<![CDATA[Drawing in the Galleries for Adults]]>

(Ages 15 and older)
 
Artist/instructors help participants create pencil drawings to take home. No experience necessary. All supplies provided.
 
Today's Location: European: Medieval and Renaissance W240, W241 
]]>Drawing in the Galleries<![CDATA[Drawing in the Galleries for Youth and Adults]]>
(Ages 6-adult; children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult)
 
Artist/instructors help participants create pencil drawings to take home. No experience necessary. All supplies provided.
 
Today's Location: Native American S130, S130.1, S131 (south wall only)
]]>Drawing in the Galleries<![CDATA[Drawing in the Galleries for Youth and Adults]]>
(Ages 6-adult; children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult)
 
Artist/instructors help participants create pencil drawings to take home. No experience necessary. All supplies provided.
 
Today's Location: European: Medieval and Renaissance W220, W221, W251, W242
]]>Drawing in the Galleries<![CDATA[Drawing in the Galleries for Adults]]>

(Ages 15 and older)
 
Artist/instructors help participants create pencil drawings to take home. No experience necessary. All supplies provided.
 
Today's Location: American W290, W293 
]]>Drop-In Workshop<![CDATA[Musical instruments: Wrist/Ankle Rattles]]> Use leather, beads, wire, and markers to create a whimsical percussion instrument.]]>Drop-In Workshop<![CDATA[Musical instruments: Wrist/Ankle Rattles]]> Use leather, beads, wire, and markers to create a whimsical percussion instrument.]]>