IN THE NEWS

RENÉE COX: A PROOF OF BEING

Closing Monday, September 4

Summer In The Hamptons Can Mean Art, Too

by Chadd Scott for Forbes, 7/14/23

“… Renee Cox: A Proof of Being exhibits the artist’s most celebrated photographs from 1993 to the present. The survey demonstrates how her practice has evolved through a series of performative self-portraits of stylized, powerful, and iconoclast figures.”

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ALSO IN THE NEWS

LEO VILLAREAL: CELESTIAL GARDEN

On View Through October 16

The Artful Life: 5 Things Galerie Editors Love This Week

by Galerie Editors, 8/1/22

“… To experience the dazzling piece, visitors are invited to sit on zero-gravity chairs designed by the artist himself. The work features moving light forms created with custom software that orchestrates the compositions, and an audio soundscape accompanies the visual display. “

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NOTEWORTHY

GUILD HALL’S SUMMER GALA RAISED OVER $1.1 MILLION

On Friday, August 4 at Mulford Farm in East Hampton, over 350 dinner guests settled in for an evening celebrating Guild Hall and 2023 Summer Gala honoree, Trustee Ken Wyse. Mr. Wyse was recognized for his outstanding leadership and enduring commitment to Guild Hall. Rejoicing the creative process and the people who champion it, the annual benefit raised over $1.1 million in support of the institution’s year-round interdisciplinary programs and capital campaign. The lively and festive event was emceed by theatrical innovator, fashion model, and style influencer Jordan Roth.

NEW EXHIBITIONS

OCT 28-JAN 8

84th ARTIST MEMBERS EXHIBITION & 2019 AME WINNER MARY BOOCHEVER

Started in 1938, this open-call, non-juried exhibition includes current Guild Hall members at all levels of artistic practice. The popular, democratic exhibit typically yields over 300 entries. A long tradition that is deeply rooted in the history of the East End’s artist colony, early participants included Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner, Alfonso Ossorio, James Brooks, Charlotte Park, and many more.

Simultaneously, works by artist Mary Boochever will be on view. Mary was chosen by MoMA PS1 Associate Curator Jocelyn Miller as the winner of the 2019 81st Artist Members Exhibition. Deeply rooted in research and investigations of color systems, Boochever creates color experiences for the viewer through her paintings, sculptures, and installations.

Members who would like to participate in this exhibition must register by September 15, 2023. Please note there is limited capacity, and registration will close once capacity has been reached, which may be before September 15. Questions can be directed to ame@guildhall.org.

LOOKING BACK

PAUL GOLDBERGER & CHARLES RENFRO IN THE GARDEN

Last Thursday, August 24, writer and architecture critic Paul Goldberger was joined by architect Charles Renfro, partner, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, in the newly renovated Furman Garden for an illustrated conversation on the subject of Goldberger’s newest book, Blue Dream and the Legacy of Modernism in the Hamptons. Attendees included East Hampton’s Blue Dream House homeowners and many members of the design and building team, DS+R partner Elizabeth Diller, book publisher Mary DelMonico, and press from The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and The Economist. Afterward, attendees were able to mix and mingle with the two as they signed copies of the newly released book, available now through BookHampton.

LOOKING AHEAD

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 7-10 PM

END OF SUMMER SILENT DISCO DANCE PARTY

OUTDOORS IN THE FURMAN GARDEN

Everyone’s favorite night of fun returns this Saturday. Guild Hall’s Furman Garden will be lit up and ready to greet dancers for another evening of quiet movin’ and groovin’. Wireless headsets will feature three different channels, including 70s disco and funk, 80s and 90s pop and hip-hop, and hits from the 2000s to today. Each station is represented by a color, so when you notice someone having a great time on red, you can just switch over to that channel and join them! Refreshments will be available for purchase at Louise & Howie’s Coffee Bar in the lobby.

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