Chain Stitch Embroidery (Designed for Era Industries, 1970), Evelyn Ackerman. Image courtesy Mingei International Museum
Exhibition
Masters of Mid-Century California Modernism: Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman
March 28–October 18
Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado - on the Plaza de Panama, San Diego, California 92101
The exhibition will offer an overview of the Ackermans' 50-year collaborative partnership, focusing on their work in decorative art and design, and their contribution to California mid-century modernism.
More info: mingei.org
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I went to the opening of the exhibition and let me tell you, it is fantastic! I had the opportunity to meet the Ackermans--warm and intelligent people, still spry in their 80s. The variety of work is unbelievable--from mosaics to ceramics to tapestries to woodcarvings. Clearly an very talented duo who leveraged their fine art talents and made beautiful pieces that people could afford to have in their homes. A must see for anyone interested in Modernism and the special influence that California had on the movement.
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