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Book Synopsis: In the Vanguard: Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, 1950–1969 traces this unique school’s impact on American art during the mid-twentieth century. Accompanying a landmark exhibition, this catalogue documents Haystack’s innovative pedagogy and its role as a major force in the studio craft movement. Anni Albers, Robert Arneson, Dale Chihuly, Arline Fisch, Jack Lenor Larsen, Harvey Littleton, and Toshiko Takaezu are among the artists who helped define the school’s model of communally oriented, process-based learning. With deeply researched essays that detail the school’s founding and first two decades, archival photographs, and images of rarely or never-before published works made at Haystack, In the Vanguard introduces readers to the important legacy of this groundbreaking institution. Published in association with the Portland Museum of Art. Exhibition dates: Portland Museum of Art, Maine: May 24–September 8, 2019 Cranbrook Academy of Art, Michigan: December 13, 2019–March 8, 2020.
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Discover the hidden gems of American art with In the Vanguard: Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, 1950-1969. This captivating book takes you on a journey through the mid-twentieth century, showcasing the transformative impact of Haystack Mountain School of Crafts on the American art scene. From Anni Albers to Toshiko Takaezu, this comprehensive catalogue unveils the works of influential artists who helped shape the studio craft movement. Immerse yourself in Haystack's innovative pedagogy, which fostered communal learning and process-based creativity. With meticulously researched essays, archival photographs, and rarely-seen works, In the Vanguard unlocks the important legacy of this remarkable institution.
Published in association with the esteemed Portland Museum of Art, In the Vanguard is a testament to the significance of Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in shaping the course of American art. The accompanying exhibition showcases the school's founding and first two decades, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience the groundbreaking works created at Haystack. From May 24 to September 8, 2019, the Portland Museum of Art will be your gateway to a world of artistic exploration and insight.
But the celebration doesn't stop there. From December 13, 2019, to March 8, 2020, the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan will continue the journey with their own showcase of Haystack's unparalleled influence. Don't miss out on the chance to immerse yourself in this extraordinary exhibition, as it is the perfect way to uncover the roots of the studio craft movement and appreciate the masterpieces created by artists like Robert Arneson, Dale Chihuly, and more.
Experience the legacy of Haystack Mountain School of Crafts and witness the transformative power of American art. Don't let this opportunity slip away. Grab your copy of In the Vanguard: Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, 1950-1969 today and join us on this remarkable artistic journey. Click here to order now.
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