The 2008 DeCordova Annual Exhibition
Joyce and Edward Linde Gallery, James and Audrey Foster Galleries, Phyllis and Jerome Lyle Rappaport Media Space, Grand Staircase, Window Gallery, Arcade Gallery, and Fourth Floor Hallway
May 10 – Aug 17, 2008 (opening reception: May 15 from 6 - 9 pm)
Matt Brackett, Water Sign, 2007, oil on canvas on aluminum panel, 48" x 60", Lent by the Artist, Courtesy Alpha Gallery, Boston, MA
Director of Curatorial Affairs Rachel Rosenfield Lafo is delighted to announce the artists selected for The 2008 DeCordova Annual Exhibition. DeCordova’s Curators have selected 12 artists/artist teams—who work in a variety of media including painting, installation, performance, sculpture, drawing, and photography—for The 2008 DeCordova Annual Exhibition. The selected artists are: Mitchel K. Ahern, Matt Brackett, Leah Gauthier, The Institute for Infinitely Small Things, Niho Kozuru, Eva Lee, Yana Payusova, David Prifti, Kirsten Reynolds, Mark Schoening, Vanessa Tropeano, and Marguerite White.
Originally titled the Artists/Visions series, the DeCordova Annual has showcased the works of emerging, mid-career, and established artists since 1989. This exhibition highlights the work of a limited number of contemporary artists from the six New England states and emphasizes the quality and variety of works rather than any single or overarching theme. Each year the DeCordova Annual seeks to feature some of most innovative artists working in the region.
The DeCordova Annual is the backbone of the Museum’s exhibition program, solidly reflecting our mission. The series also reinforces DeCordova’s commitment to regional artists, and its leadership position in celebrating contemporary art in New England.
The exhibition is organized by Director of Curatorial Affairs Rachel Rosenfield Lafo, Curator Nick Capasso, Assistant Curator Dina Deitsch, and Koch Curatorial Fellow Kate Dempsey. The 2008 DeCordova Annual Exhibition has been funded by the Deborah A. Hawkins Charitable Trust.
For 2008, the following 12 artists/artist teams from three New England states will be featured:
The Institute for Infinitely Small Things
DeCordova has planned a full slate of programming in conjunction with this exhibition. Individual artist programs are listed on their pages or click here to read about all of DeCordova's summer activities .
For images or more information, contact Corey Cronin at 781/259-3628.
