as of September 6, 2024

MARK ARMIJO MCKNIGHT: Decreation
on view through January 5
Whitney Museum of American Art // Floor 1, Free Lobby Gallery
Art & Design faculty member Mark Armijo McKnight’s solo exhibition focuses on his ongoing body of work, “Decreation.” The concept, originated by the French philosopher, activist, and mystic Simone Weil (1909–1943), describes an intentional undoing of the self, a process Armijo McKnight explores in images of bodies and landscapes in intermediate states, such as anonymous nude figures engaged in erotic play amidst harsh environments. These photographs convey a sense of both ecstasy and affliction. A new 16mm film in the gallery plays a cacophonous symphony of gradually unwinding metronomes set within the dramatic geological formations of the Bisti Badlands/De-Na-Zin Wilderness in New Mexico. Two large limestone sculptures, which double as seating, suggest the forms of a pair of ancient sundials. As a whole, Decreation simultaneously evokes tumult and quietude, darkness and light, isolation and togetherness. This exhibition is on view in the Lobby gallery, accessible to the public free of charge. More here.

CROSSING BORDERS: GEOMETRIC ABSTRACTION 1960 to Now
on view September 11-July 31
Zimmerli Art Museum
This soon to open exhibition on abstraction at the Zimmerli features Art & Design faculty Julie Langsam and Stephen Westfall. Rutgers Today published a wonderful conversation with them about the show.

VISITING ARTIST: Lyric Shen
Wednesday, September 11 at 7pm
CSB Room 110
Lyric Shen’s practice currently involves the composition of destressed images that consider language and memory using porcelain, steel, cosmopolitan artifacts, video and handmade paper. If you cannot make it in person, click here for zoom link.

OPENING RECEPTION: Smoke & Mirrors
Saturday, September 14, 4-7pm
Zimmerli Art Museum
The evening spotlights the major exhibition Smoke & Mirrors, featuring work from across the globe by 14 contemporary artists with disabilities who conceptualize access through humor, antagonism, transparency, and invisibility. Explore the exhibition, catch up with old friends (or make new ones), and meet guest curator Amanda Cachia. For all details, including parking registration and accessibility accommodations, visit the event page.

FALL CAREER & INTERNSHIP MEGAFAIR
September 17-20
Jersey Mike’s Arena, Livingston Campus
Join this in-person event to network with employers to discuss full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities from a wide variety of fields. This event is open to Rutgers University (New Brunswick, Camden, Newark, and RBHS) students and alumni from all academic disciplines. Learn more here.

BIG NIGHT OF SHORTS presented by Art21
Friday, September 27, 2024
The Paley Center for Media, 25 W 52nd Street, NYC
Join Art21, artists, and filmmakers for a Big Night of Shorts. A celebration of recent Extended Play and New York Close Up films. Click here for more information and $12 tickets.
6:30 pm Doors open
7:00 pm Program
8:00 pm Reception