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photos by Claire Warden and Peter Bugg
Humor helps us to understand the world. Seriously Funny brings together ten dynamic artists who show us how to laugh at some of life's most challenging issues, from spirituality to cultural identity. This playful exhibition proves that contemporary art can be thought-provoking and fun at the same time. Through humor we can come to a sense of community, exploring comedy in the human condition.
In honor of SMoCA's 10th Anniversary, ten artists are showcased and include the contemporary art world's most celebrated figures alongside innovative new comers. They work in all media: painting, wall drawing, ceramics, video, sculpture and installation. Five artists will create new works especially for SMoCA's exhibition. The ten artists included are: Kjellgren Alkire, Tamy Ben-Tor, Maurizio Cattelan, Alejandro Diaz, Christian Jankowski, Nina Katchadourian, Martin Kersels, Dan Perjovschi, Arlene Shechet and Amy Sillman.
Organized by the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. Co-curated by Senior Curator Claire Schneider and Associate Curator Cassandra Coblentz. Sponsored by Eric Jungermann and Family in memory of Gerald Blank; Rachel Blank; and Fogle Novak Foundation. SMoCA thanks Lara Taubman for facilitating Dan Perjovschi's participation in this exhibition.
CLICK HERE to download the Seriously Funny brochure.
CLICK HERE to go to our Audio Guides Archive where you can hear artists, curators and other cool, smart people discuss the art in SMoCA's Seriously Funny exhibition.
RELATED EVENTS
FREE PROGRAMS ON THURSDAYS @ 6:30 PM THIS SUMMER :
JUNE 4 Creative writing workshop (Part I) in response to Seriously Funny. Taught by Deborah Sussman-Susser (Jewish News of Greater Phoenix) and Amy Silverman (Phoenix New Times). Meet the writing instructors, enjoy a tour of the exhibition with co-curators Cassandra Coblentz & Claire Schneider and begin writing response pieces to the art.
JUNE 11 Creative writing workshop (Part II) Return to the Seriously Funny exhibition to continue working with writers Deborah Sussman-Susser and Amy Silverman to complete a two-page writing piece in response to the humorous exhibition.
JUNE 25 Sketching in the galleries. Museum visitors will explore works of art in Seriously Funny through directed activities. Bring a sketch pad and pencil.
MEDIA BUZZ
Check out SMoCA in the travel section of The New York Times.
"Unusual Campaign Signs Cause Stir in the Valley" by David Mills
Read this abc15 article about Nina Katchadourian's Monument to the Unelected.
Seriously Funny PRESS RELEASE
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Dan Perjovschi, You Have To Deliver, 2009, (detail from The Arizona Drawing, approximately 16 x 44 feet) marker on drywall. © Dan Perjovschi. Courtesy of the artist and Lombard-Fried Projects, New York
Held over! Exhibition extended to July 5th
February 14, 2009-
July 5, 2009
Gerard L. Cafesjian Founder's Gallery, Michael and Ellie Ziegler Gallery and Virginia Ullman Gallery, SMoCA |
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