art foreward
Jordan Schnitzer’s leadership role in advancing the ex- pression and public appreciation of art cannot be disputed. The newest treasure and gift to the region from his seem- ingly boundless creative thought process is The Schnitzer Collection in Portland, Oregon. The new space features rotating shows of artwork selected from the Jordan D. Schnitzer and his Family Foundation’s collection of over 22,000 works. Through March 30, the “We Are The Revolution” exhibition occupies the space. Designed in part to explore ways in which the art of the past meets and affects the art of the present, the exhibition gives voice to art as both social commentary and aesthetic experimentation from the 1960s to today. Driven by the conviction that history is construct- ed through continuity and discontinuity, the exhibition strives to establish unexpected juxtapositions and reveal connections among historical and contemporary artists and artworks. It is curated by Converge 45 Guest Curator Christian Viveros-Fauné. Schnitzer is committed to making art from the collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and his Family Foundation accessible to qualified museums in diverse communities. Since the program’s inception, the Foundation has organized over 160 exhibitions and has art exhibited at over 120 museums. “For me, waking up each day without art around me would be like waking up without the sun. When you live with art around you, your mind and soul are filled with the beauty of life and the creativity of the human spirit,” he said. www.jordanschnitzer.org
Retired Oregon State Senator Betsy Johnson and Jordan D. Schnitzer.
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PHOTOS Courtesy The Schnitzer Collection
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