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The Art in Embassies Program : in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the U.S. Department of State Art in Embassies Program, Washington, D.C. / essay by Andrew Solomon

Catalog Data

Author:
Solomon, Andrew 1963-  Search this
Author:
Art in Embassies Program (U.S.)  Search this
United States Department of State  Search this
Subject:
Art in Embassies Program (U.S.)  Search this
Physical description:
47 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Type:
Exhibitions
Exhibition catalogs
Date:
2004
20th century
Summary:
Information on the U.S. State Dept. program that exhibits original U.S. art in the public rooms of American embassies worldwide. Includes a searchable database of art works with images.
Mission Statement: " For five decades, Art in Embassies (AIE) has played a leading role in U.S. public diplomacy through a focused mission of vital cross-cultural dialogue and understanding through the visual arts and dynamic artist exchange. The Museum of Modern Art first envisioned this global visual arts program in 1953, and President John F. Kennedy formalized it at the U.S. Department of State in 1963. Today, AIE is a public-private partnership engaging over 20,000 participants globally, including artists, museums, galleries, universities, and private collectors, and encompasses over 200 venues in 189 countries. Professional curators and registrars create and ship about 60 exhibitions per year, and since 2000, over 58 permanent collections have been installed in the Department's diplomatic facilities throughout the world. AIE fosters U.S. relations within local communities world-wide - an integral aspect of Department of State's commitment to smART power. In the last decade, more than 100 artists have traveled to countries participating in AIE's exchange programs and collaborated with local artists to produce works now on display in embassies and consulates. Going forward, AIE will continue to engage, educate, and inspire global audiences, showing how art can transcend national borders and build connections among peoples." -- Text from website (see link).
Topic:
Art, American  Search this
Art, Modern  Search this
Call number:
N8838 .S685 2004
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_761366