MOTHER (noun, verb, adjective): an iconic, feminine figure or that which contributes to icon status. e.g. 👇

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Artist Isaac Witkin was #BornOnThisDay in 1936. Enjoy this archival view of his weathering streel sculpture 'Kumo' (1971) at Storm King.

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How did 'Girl Group' get its title?
'I wanted to address the notion of the female presence. Not that I'm making it explicit in the way [the sculptures] exist individually, but I feel they're presenting a different, non-macho version of sculpture.' -Arlene Shechet

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The artist Arlene Shechet has created “Girl Group,” a chorus of six giant welded sculptures for Storm King Art Center. The shapes and colors are a striking comment on the park’s collection, which is dominated by men. nyti.ms/3UpSL5U

Maximum springtime! 🌸 View of the north woods with Liberman, Kadishman, and LeWitt.

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Scenes from the opening celebration of 'Arlene Shechet: Girl Group,' now on view through November 10.

📷 Thank you to Matt Borkowski and BFA for capturing the day!

Now on view: 'Arlene Shechet: Girl Group' ⭐️ Bringing together Shechet’s recent work in wood, steel, ceramic, paper, and bronze with six new commissions for Storm King:

As April, 2024
Rapunzel, 2024
Maiden May, 2023
Midnight, 2024
Dawn, 2024
Bea Blue, 2024

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A juicy detail of one of the new large-scale, welded-metal sculptures by Arlene Shechet, debuting in her exhibition 'Girl Group,' this weekend at Storm King.

Stay tuned tomorrow for the full reveal!

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The final touches...

'Arlene Shechet: Girl Group' opens this weekend!

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Digital postcard 📧 We love seeing Storm King through your lens! Tag us or use #StormKing to share photos of your visit.

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Spring sightlines: Andy Goldsworthy's 'Storm King Wall' weaving through the woods. In the summer, this view becomes lush with leaves which offer shade on sunny days.

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'Arlene Shechet: Girl Group,' opening May 4 at Storm King and previewed in today's The New York Times Weekend Arts: nytimes.com/2024/04/27/art…

Is this an Arbor Day 🌳 pic or a sneaky glimpse of the 'Arlene Shechet: Girl Group' install in-progress in the south fields?

The visit doesn't count unless you've got one of these in your camera roll!

Menashe Kadishman, Suspended, 1977
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'The idea of Girl Group is that each sculpture functions alone—as a solo—and as a member of an ensemble. They have gesture, sass and color. Seems like a girl group to me.” —Arlene Shechet in this week's #TList T Magazine

Read the article: t.ly/6kyTX
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