April at The Albuquerque Museum

April at The Albuquerque Museum

Three exhibitions closing on Sunday, April 15

Unlimited Boundaries: Dichotomy of Place in Contemporary Native American Art
In collaboration with the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.
An invitational exhibition featuring twelve Native American artists, from the United States and Canada, who were selected for their cutting-edge concepts in the visual arts.
Participating artists: Norman Akers, Steven Deo, Bob Haozous, Gregory Lomayesva, Nora Naranjo-Morse, Shelley Niro, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Neal Ambrose-Smith, Diego Romero, Duane Slick, C. Maxx Stevens, and Emmi Whitehorse.
The Unlimited Boundaries Artist Lecture Series concludes on Sunday, April 1 with nationally known artist Bob Haozous. The lecture begins at 1 p.m. and admission is free.

Extraordinary Bodies: Photographs from the Mütter Museum
This exhibition places work by current photographers in juxtaposition with powerful images from the Mütter Museum's renowned medical historical photography collection.

Descansos: The Sacred Landscape of New Mexico
Photographs by Joan E. Alessi
An exhibition of forty color photographs depicting descansos (roadside memorials) from various roadways throughout Northern New Mexico.

New Exhibitions Opening in April

Sunday, April 8
Judy Chicago: The Birth Project
The Birth Project was created by internationally renowned feminist artist and writer Judy Chicago from 1980 – 1985. It was designed by Chicago and executed in cooperation with 150 skilled needle workers. In this series of images, Chicago set out to redress an absence of images about the birth process in art. The collection includes images of birth and creation in embroidery, needlepoint, crochet, macramé and quilting which are combined with drawing and paintings by Judy Chicago. On display through August 19.
Thursday, May 10, Artist Judy Chicago and author Gail Levin will discuss the re-installation of the Birth Project exhibition at the museum and sign copies of the new Chicago biography written by Levin. The book signing takes place from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. and the dialogue begins at 6 p.m.
Sunday, April 29
Out of the Bag
This exhibition features never-before exhibited examples of handbags and pouches from the Museum’s permanent collection. Out of the Bag includes Victorian beaded reticules and mesh purses, fringed “flapper” bags, Plateau, Plains and Apache beaded pouches, and a silver filigree dance purse. Public opening 2 – 4 p.m. On display through Sept. 16.


Opening Sunday, May 13
Dreamscape Desperado: Billy the Kid and the Outlaw in America
The story of legendary gunman Billy the Kid presented through historic artifacts and contemporary pop culture. This exhibit explores the life and death of Billy the Kid and looks at why this infamous character continues to fascinate the public 125 years after his death in Fort Sumner, NM. On display through July 22, 2007.
April Events

Saturday, April 21, 2 p.m.
New Mexico's Feminist Art Pioneers: May Stevens Lecture
Through the Flower is proud to present feminist artist May Stevens as part its 2007 programming honoring pioneers of Feminist art in New Mexico. On April 21 at 2 p.m. May Stevens will show slides and lecture about her work, addressing how she would like to see her art recognized in art history.
For more information: call (505) 864-4080 or e-mail info@throughtheflower.org
Free General Admission Days at The Albuquerque Museum.
The first Wednesday of the month is a free general admission day. General admission to the Museum is also free every Sunday morning from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Saturdays in April - Family Art Workshops – 1 – 2:30 pm
All supplies are provided. Free with Museum general admission.

Also on display

Haunted Highways
A collection of photographs by the late Ralph Looney, longtime journalist for the Albuquerque Tribune, featuring ghost towns of New Mexico and portraits of the people who lived there. The images were taken by Looney for his book Haunted Highways: The Ghost Towns of New Mexico published in 1968. On display through June 2007.

The Sewell Family: Old Town and the Tourist Pottery Market
The story of the Sewell family’s role in the preservation of the Old Town Armijo properties, and the subsequent revival of the local tourist pottery market. On display through August 2007.

Alburquerque Conmemorado – Alburquerque Commemorated
From its history collections and photograph archives The Albuquerque Museum presents artifacts that, brought together for the first time, commemorate people, places and events in our city’s history.

Common Ground: Art in New Mexico
Common Ground is a permanent art exhibition highlighting a significant amount of museum-owned works from the late 19th century to the present day. It is displayed chronologically giving visitors a glimpse into the evolution of art in New Mexico.

Four Centuries: A History of Albuquerque
A permanent exhibition of local history depicting four hundred years of the history of Albuquerque and the Rio Grande Valley region. Look over early maps, arms and armor and weaving. Learn about trade routes, colonial life and statehood era relics.

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