Exhibition Events
A series of virtual events accompany the ‘MONUMENTS NOW‘ exhibition:
‘MONUMENTS NOW:’ Part I – Jeffrey Gibson, Paul Ramírez Jonas, and Xaviera Simmons
Part I Artists In Conversation with The Brooklyn Rail
Friend of the Park, The Brooklyn Rail, invited the three acclaimed artists whose respective monument projects comprise the first part of the ‘MONUMENTS NOW‘ exhibition – Jeffrey Gibson, Paul Ramírez Jonas, and Xaviera Simmons – to speak about their projects and the contested form of the monument. Socrates Curator and Director of Exhibitions, Jess Wilcox, moderated and poet Jive Poetic also contributed to the conversation and rounded out the event with a reading.
Jeffrey Gibson’s Programming
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Artist Jeffrey Gibson considers his monument installation, ‘Because Once You Enter My House It Becomes Our House,’ to be a platform that can serve to elevate marginalized voice, particular those of Indigenous peoples.
In keeping with this sentiment, Gibson invited three Indigenous creatives – Laura Ortman, Emily Johnson, and Raven Chacon – to activate ‘Because Once You Enter My House It Becomes Our House,’ with a series of performances released as part of a virtual screening series over the course of the ‘MONUMENTS NOW‘ exhibition.
In Conversation: Artist Jeffrey Gibson & Socrates Curator Jess Wilcox–>
Laura Ortman Performance Documentary Premiere–>
Emily Johnson Performance Documentary Premiere–>
In Conversation: Jeffrey Gibson, Laura Ortman, Emily Johnson, & Raven Chacon–>
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 • 6pm EST • On Zoom & Facebook Live
Raven Chacon Performance Live-Stream–>
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 (Rain Date: March 24) • Time TBA • On Zoom & Facebook Live
Paul Ramírez Jonas’ Programming
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Artist Paul Ramírez Jonas‘ monument project, ‘Eternal Flame,’ functions as a communal barbecue. He sees the project as a catalyst for conversation and exchange among individuals coming together over a shared enjoyment of cooking and eating. The barbecues are available for public use on a first-come, first-served basis when the Park is open, which is every day from 9am to sunset. In addition, Ramírez Jonas has created a limited edition ‘Eternal Flame‘ matchbook that is freely available to Park-goers via dispensers attached to the base of the sculpture.
‘ETERNAL FLAME’ DOCUMENTARY SHORT
See artist Paul Ramírez Jonas’ ‘Eternal Flame’ monument installation activated by five Queens, New York-based chefs in this documentary short by film-makers RAVA (Ava Wiland and Rafael Salazar). As the chefs cook delicious recipes from around the world, they share their thoughts on cuisine as an enduring component of culture and heritage.
VIRTUAL CONVERSATION: AFTER THE MONUMENT
Socrates’ Curator Jess Wilcox facilitated ‘After the Monument‘ a conversation on the topic of monuments with acclaimed artist Paul Ramírez Jonas; NYC Cultural Affairs‘ Percent for Art Director, Kendal Henry; and Cleveland Museum of Contemporary Art‘s Curator Courtenay Finn.
Xaviera Simmons’ Programming
Artist & Curator Conversation
Artist Xaviera Simmons and Socrates’ Curator Jess Wilcox spoke about Simmons’ powerful three part installation, ‘The structure the labor the foundation the escape the pause,’ for the ‘MONUMENTS NOW‘ exhibition.
‘Call and Response’ Programming
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The 2020 Socrates Artist Fellows present a series of virtual programs alongside their exhibition ‘Call and Response,’ Part II of the ‘MONUMENTS NOW‘ exhibition. The programming encompasses discussions with groupings of the 2020 Artist Fellows moderated by Socrates Curatorial Assistant danilo machado and live-streamed on Zoom and Facebook as well as scheduled takeovers by 2020 Artist Fellows of the Park’s Instagram account. These virtual programs will provide deeper insights into each 2020 Artist Fellow’s monument project at the Park as well as their artistic practice leading up to it.
Discussion Schedule
In Conversation: Patrick Costello, Jenny Polak, & Aya Rodriguez Izumi
In Conversation: Daniel Bejar, Fontaine Capel, Dionisio Cortes Ortega, & Bel Falleiros
In Conversation: Andrea Solstad, Kiyan Williams, & Sandy Williams IV
Thursday, March 11 • 6pm EST • On Zoom & Facebook
Instagram Takeover Schedule
Aya Rodriguez Izumi’s Takeover
Sandy Williams IV’s Takeover
Bel Falleiros’ Takeover
Jenny Polak’s Takeover
Dionisio Cortes Ortega’s Takeover
Friday, February 26 • On Instagram
Daniel Bejar’s Takeover
Friday, March 5 • On Instagram
Andrea Solstad’s Takeover
Friday, March 12 • On Instagram
Patrick Costello’s Takeover
Friday, March 19 • On Instagram