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Wed Oct
24
12:00 pm 4:00 pm

An Exhibition of Contemporary Potato Art

presented by

Islip Arts Council

Now through November 19, 2012

Islip Art Museum, Brickwood Hall, Islip

MAIN EXHIBITION:  Occupying Potato:  An Exhibition of Contemporary Potato Art

Curated by Jeffrey Allen Price

The Potato Revolution continues with an international exhibition of contemporary Potato Art at the Islip Art Museum. “Occupying Potato” brings together a wide range of works by artists deriving inspiration from different aspects of the Potato. This exhibit explores the potato as the most nutritional and abundant vegetable in the world; looks at its storied history and wide-ranging scientific uses and its spiritual aspects as well as its enduring comedic potential, and the prevalence of the potato in popular culture – a very unique exhibition.

MUSEUM STORE EXHIBITION:   Archie Rand: The Potato Prints

The Museum Store is excited and honored to present Archie Rand’s “The Potato Prints” have earned an unexpected niche in contemporary art history. They radiate joy and are appreciated by viewers of all ages. Bold in visual impact, they are filled with humanity and charm. Praised as technically remarkable achievements they remain just pure fun.

HISTORICAL ROOM EXHIBITION:  Potato Project Room: Unpacking My Potato Collection–Artifacts, Ephemera and Recent Acquisitions

The Islip Art Museum has invited Jeffrey Allen Price, artist and curator of the Occupying Potato exhibition to create a special installation in our historical room. The installation will feature a selection of over a hundred potato-themed objects collected from around the world over the last two decades. The show includes historical items, books, prints, tools, original works of art and more.

Cost: Donations Accepted
Event location:
50 Irish Lane , East Islip, NY, 11730, United States

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