October Member Hour: Reimagining Reverence
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Peter Gerakaris (United States, born 1981), Peregrine Icon (Reprise) (detail), 2024, unique archival UV-cured pigment print on hand-crafted and distressed wood panel. Gift of Hilary Wood and Heather Wood, in memory of Blair and Peggy Wood. Completed by the artist in 2026 with support of the Dorothea L. Leonhardt Foundation, Inc. What happens when an ancient artistic tradition is reimagined for the world we live in today? Spend a quieter morning at the Museum exploring Reimagining Reverence: A Spotlight on Gilded Icons with Laura K. Higgins, Curator of the Permanent Collection and Deputy Director of Special Projects. During October’s Member Hour, discover how artists across centuries and cultures have used symbolism and iconography to communicate ideas of devotion, dignity, and transcendence. Then see how contemporary artist Peter D. Gerakaris turns that tradition in a new direction, using gilded imagery of endangered and rare plants and animals to invite reflection on our relationship
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The Taubman is a striking 75,000 square foot Randall Stout-designed building that's hard to miss. Inside are a dozen galleries and a steady rotation of exhibitions throughout the year. They also run evening events, lectures, and community nights that bring in a different crowd than the usual downtown flow. Even if you're just passing through, the space itself is worth seeing.
