Scarsdale Adult School Catalog Winter 2024
Walking Tour: Going Dark: The Contemporary Figure at the Edge of Visibility at the Guggenheim Going Dark: The Contemporary Figure at the Edge of Visibility (October 20, 2023 through April 7, 2024) presents works featuring partially obscured or hidden figures, positioned at the "edge of visibility.” The phrase "going dark" conveys the tactic of visually concealing the body to explore contemporary society's tension between the desire to be seen and the desire to be hidden from sight. Artistic methods to convey the theme include shadowing; rotating the body, novel materials and printing methods, and postproduction tools that blur or brighten. Occupying the Guggenheim Museum’s iconic rotunda, Going Dark presents more than 100 works from the 1980s to the present, including selections by David Hammons, Faith Ringgold, and Charles White. HELENLEE (see bio for “Walking Tour: Meiji Modern”). Thursday, March 28 • 11:00am-12:30pm • Guggenheim Museum • Course 12434 • $80
Walking Tour: Galleries of Chelsea A guided tour of major galleries in Chelsea
will help art enthusiasts and novices develop an awareness of current movements and trends in the arts. Discover an amazing variety of styles in today's art world with pieces bound to surprise and please. Tour highlights the best selection of what is currently on display in the neighborhood. RONNIT VASSERMAN is the founder of Art Connect Group (ACG), a full service art consulting firm that focuses on exhibition curating and design, art acquisition for residential and commercial spaces, education and cultural programming, and public relations for upcoming art exhibitions. Thursday, January 18 • 11:00am-1:00pm • TBD in NYC • Course 12315 • $80 Tuesday, March 19 • 11:00am-1:00pm • TBD in NYC • Course 12553 • $80 One standout feature of the March tour will be a solo exhibition by
Israeli artist Orit Hofshi, renowned for her mastery of printmaking. Hofshi employs both conventional and unconventional approaches, producing artworks that delve into the complexities of the human condition. Many of her pieces are inspired by the events of October 7, 2023, and their aftermath. Her works will be featured in a group exhibition at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC this spring.
Walking Tour: Discover DUMBO Art Scene DUMBO (Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass) is one of the most popular neighborhoods in Brooklyn. The area was an important industrial zone filled with factories, including one that produced Andy Warhol's beloved Brillo soap pads and boxes. When manufacturing slowed down in the 70s, artists moved in and developers pounced on the waterfront opportunity. Visit several galleries and artists in their studios while taking in splendid views of the Lower Manhattan skyline. Maximize your Brooklyn adventure by taking the ferry from Wall Street/Pier 11 to DUMBO/Fulton Ferry and back. RONNIT VASSERMAN (see bio for “Walking Tour: Galleries of Chelsea”). Thursday, February 1 • 11:00am-1:00pm • TBD in NYC • Course 12313 • $80
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