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Various artworks in the Ana England exhibition
Ana England's Sense, large beads of ceramic connected together forming a tail like structure that comes to a rounded point on the left end

Sense, 2009, Ana England (b. 1953), United States, glazed and unglazed ceramic with mixed media, © Ana England

Various artworks in the Ana England exhibition
Various artworks in the Ana England exhibition
Wall in the Ana England exhibition
Ana England's See, a sculpture of a multitude of hexagons coming together to form a tortoise shell. Each hexagon is uniquely sculpted into an eye of animals
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Ana England: Kinship

September 8, 2017 – March 4, 2018

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Ana England is fascinated by the foundational and fundamental connections inherent in nature, and believes that if you look closely, you will find that the connections between us are greater than those separating us. England’s work emphasizes and incorporates shared patterns and structures that are present in vastly different scales and across various natural elements as a way to underscore the connections, or kinship, between the larger cosmos, the human realm, and the microscopic universe. 

In observing the curl of a galaxy imprinted in a fingerprint or in contemplating that minute solar systems are embedded in the atoms creating our cells, England reveals a community that transcends race, nationality and species identification. This exhibition will feature several of England’s large-scale sculptures and installations, masterfully crafted to highlight the profound tapestry of kinship in our existence.

Programming

9/7/2017 | Member’s First Look Reception

5:00–7:00

 

9/16/2017 | Artist Workshop: Ceramics 

1:00–3:00 p.m.

Visitors of all ages are welcome to join us for this workshop led by a local artist. Discover some of the printmaking techniques used in the exhibition Ana England: Kinship and create your own clay sculpture to take home. $6 members, $12 general admission. Reservations Required.

 

9/16/2017 | Public Tour with ASL Interpretation: Ana England: Kinship

1:00–2:00 p.m.
A certified American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter joins an Art Museum docent each month for a free tour of one of our special exhibitions. FREE. 

 

9/21/17 | Evenings for Educators

4:00–7:00

Ceramic artist, Ana England will share her insights into the creation of the Kinship exhibition such as inspiration from nature, patterns, and our kinship between the larger cosmos.

FREE. Reservations Required   

 

10.22.17 | *Gallery Experience: Ana England:Kinship

3:00–4:00 

FREE. Reservations Recommended

Join artist Ana England this Sunday for a closer look at her multimedia work, now on display in the exhibition Ana England: Kinship.  

FREE. Reservations Recommended

 

11.12.17 | *Gallery Experience: Ana England:Kinship

3:00–4:00

FREE. Reservations Recommended

Join artist Ana England this Sunday for a closer look at her multimedia work, now on display in the exhibition Ana England: Kinship.  

FREE. Reservations Recommended

 

11/29/17 | Wee Wednesday: Make it 3D

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Our popular “open house” program for preschoolers and their parents offers interactive learning stations in the galleries, story tellers, and a hands-on art project each month.This month we will explore sculptures of all sorts as we learn through play. We’re sorry, but we are unable to accommodate school groups for this program.

 

12/2/17 | Family First Saturday: Art and Science

12:00–4:00 p.m.

This fun-filled day is perfect for the whole family. We’re celebrating the way art and science interract and our special exhibit, Anna England: Kinship, with scavenger hunt, visits from local artists, special performances and much more. FREE.

1/27/2018 | Connect: Clay Creations

11:00–12:30 p.m.

This program is specifically designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. Each month, we will explore different parts of the museum on a multisensory tour, then create art related to what we see. FREE. Reservations recommended.

 

12/7/17 | Moving Images: Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision

6:00 p.m.

This visually stunning documentary tells the story of biologist and artist Ernst Haeckel (1834–1919), whose remarkable discoveries in the depths of the sea united concepts of art and science. Haeckel’s achievements and the ideas explored in this film relate closely to the current exhibition Ana England: Kinship. England creates sculptural work that prompts reflection on the connections between us and consideration of the profound tapestry of kinship in our existence.   Join us for this screening with an introduction and post-film discussion led by Dr. Svea Bräunert, Visiting Associate Professor in German Studies at the University of Cincinnati.

 

2/7/2018 | Memories in the Museum: Local Ceramics

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

(Accessibility)

Local Ceramics Join the Taft Museum of Art, the Contemporary Arts Center, the Cincinnati Art Museum, and the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati on the first Wednesday of each month for Memories in the Museum. This program is designed for visitors with memory loss and their guests. Explore the vibrant ceramics scene of Greater Cincinnati this month, as we look at the multi-faceted work of Ana England: Kinship and other local ceramicists. FREE. Reservations required. Space is limited. For reservations please contact the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati at 1-800-272-3900.

 

2/9/18 and 2/10/18 | Kinship: Art and Music

6:00–8:00 p.m.

Explore the connection between contemporary art and contemporary classical music that is performed by the ensemble, All of the Above. Music will take place just outside of the special exhibition, Ana England: Kinship.

Exhibition and cash bar: 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Concert: 7:00–8:00 p.m.

Ticket charge: $20 ($10 member)

Generously supported by: 

Fund Evaluation Group

& 

The Women’s Committee of the Cincinnati Art Museum