Kiki Smith
Prints, Books, and Things
The Museum of Modern Art, New York
The following programs will be held in conjunction with Kiki Smith: Prints, Books, and Things:
A Conversation between Kiki Smith and Lynne Tillman
Wednesday, January 28, 2004, 6:30 P.M.
The Gramercy Theatre
127 East 23 Street at Lexington Avenue
Retelling Little Red et al: Fairy Tales in Art and Literature
Tuesday, February 24, 2004, 6:30 P.M.
The Gramercy Theatre
127 East 23 Street at Lexington Avenue
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The following programs will be held in conjunction with Kiki Smith: Prints, Books, and Things:
A Conversation between Kiki Smith and Lynne Tillman
Wednesday, January 28, 2004, 6:30 P.M.
The Gramercy Theatre
127 East 23 Street at Lexington Avenue
Artist Kiki Smith and critic and novelist Lynne Tillman explore major themes in Smith’s work, such as anatomy, self-portraiture, nature, and the feminine, with special attention to the artist’s articulation of these themes in printed art. Smith’s fascination with printed art forms-from postage stamps to medieval prayer books to Victorian children’s books-and how they have informed her own printed work, are also discussed. Moderated by Wendy Weitman, Curator, Department of Prints and Illustrated Books, The Museum of Modern Art, and organizer of Kiki Smith: Prints, Books, and Things.
Retelling Little Red et al: Fairy Tales in Art and Literature
Tuesday, February 24, 2004, 6:30 P.M.
The Gramercy Theatre
127 East 23 Street at Lexington Avenue
Kiki Smith’s representations of childhood heroines, such as Little Red Riding Hood and Alice in Wonderland, reflect a personal reading of popular fairy tales,often refashioning their plots and motivations. Panelists investigate the way feminine characters have been portrayed in classic fairy tales, and discuss contemporary interpretations in art and literature. Moderated by Wendy Weitman, curator of the Smith exhibition. Panelists include Kate Bernheimer, editor and novelist; Francine Prose, novelist; Jack Zipes, Professor of German and Comparative Literature, University of Minnesota; and Kiki Smith.
Tickets can be purchased in person only at the MoMA QNS Lobby Ticketing Desk, 33 Street at Queens Boulevard, and at the Visitor Center at the MoMA Design Store, 44 West 53 Street (open daily 10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. and 3:00-5:30 P.M.). Remaining tickets will be available at the door on the evening of the program.
Kiki Smith: Prints, Books, and Things is on view at MoMA QNS from December 5, 2003 to March 8, 2004.
For more information about Public Programs, please call (212 ) 708-9781 or (212) 247-1230 (TTY), or visit www.moma.org/momalearning For general information about Kiki Smith: Prints, Books, and Things, please call (212) 708-9400.
The exhibition is made possible by Agnes Gund and Daniel Shapiro. Generous support is also provided by the Lily Auchincloss Foundation, Emily Fisher Landau, and Jerry I. Speyer and Katherine G. Farley. Additional funding is provided by The Contemporary Arts Council of The Museum of Modern Art.
The accompanying educational programs are made possible by BNP Paribas.
