New Exhibits Coming To Framingham State's Danforth Museum

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Three new exhibitions will be unveiled at Framingham State University’s Danforth Art Museum this summer. The exhibits feature the work of two contemporary photographers, highlights from the permanent collection, and a mixed-media exhibition focused on the intricacies of covering the body and the meaning held in garments.

On July 30th, the museum will open "Populuxe," featuring the work of contemporary photographers Sean Sullivan and Steven Duede. The exhibit explores the color, design, and popular luxury of the car and home in the postwar era.

On the same day, the second exhibit, "Highlights from the Permanent Collection" will go on display. The exhibit features works from the early nineteenth century to today in all media with a focus on some of the favorites in the collection, including Charles Sprague Pearce’s A Village
Funeral in Brittany.

In late August, the exhibit "Dressed" will open, featuring six contemporary artists who reference the intricacies of covering the body and the meaning held in garments such as the dress form. The artist puts an emphasis on adorning the body and the gendering of handwork. Work by Catherine Bertulli (sculpture), Jodi Colella (mixed media fiber art), Merill Comeau (mixed media fiber art), Mia Cross (painting and sculpture), Nancy Grace Horton (photography and alternative processes), and Marky Kauffmann (alternative process photography).

"The opening of these new installations affirms the Museum's mission," said Museum Director Debra Petke. “We are happy to showcase significant works from the Permanent Collection that are visitor favorites, and exhibit a wide range of artwork by eight contemporary regional artists in Populuxe and Dressed."