March 7 - April 4, 2020
Nasher Sculpture Center announces a series of public programs celebrating the work of the 2020 Nasher Prize Laureate Michael Rakowitz, from March 7 to April 4, 2020. Several free public events will be offered as part of Nasher Prize Dialogues, the discursive platform of the Nasher Prize, including a symposium promoting scholarship related to Rakowitz’s work, a panel addressing socially- and politically-driven art, and a lecture presented by Rakowitz himself. Additionally, family activities and resources will specifically engage students and families, including free general admission and family activities during spring break, from March 17-22, and a celebratory student festival and Michael Rakowitz-inspired zine launch on March 28.
Drawing upon his heritage as an American artist of Iraqi-Jewish descent, Rakowitz explores the legacies of centuries of conflict in the Middle East, most recently addressing the Iraq War and its aftermath. Two works by Rakowitz will be on view from March 7 through May 3: The invisible enemy should not exist (Room F, section 1, Northwest Palace of Nimrud) and The Ballad of Special Ops Cody. Together, the works—a series of relief sculptures and a film, respectively—exemplify the achievements of an artist who creates complex layers of meaning by delving into the unexpected connections between ancient historical conflicts and our present moment.
Now in its fifth year, Nasher Prize is an ambitious international award established to honor a living artist who elevates our understanding of sculpture and its possibilities. Michael Rakowitz was selected for this year’s award by an international jury of museum directors, curators, artists, and art historians who demonstrate an unparalleled expertise in the field of sculpture.
ALL PROGRAMS LISTED ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Special event: March 28, 2020 | 11 am – 2 pm
Student Festival
Special event: April 2, 2020 | 11 am – 5 pm
Nasher Prize Graduate Symposium, moderated by Dr. Nada Shabout of University of North Texas, keynote presentation by Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev. Keynote speaker at 4 p.m.
Lecture: April 3, 2020 | 1–2 pm
Nasher Prize Dialogues: Michael Rakowitz
Conversation: April 4, 2020 | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Nasher Prize Dialogues: Stepping Up: Political Activism in Contemporary Sculpture. Moderated by Pablo León de la Barra, with Sofia Bastidas, Claire Bishop, and Justine Ludwig
Artist talk: February 22, 2020
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