This Week at CMA: 3.25.19–3.31.19

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March 25, 2019
Black-and-white photograph of a person buttoning their suit jacket and wearing a cap, looking out at the viewer.

A coal “sketcher” is a helper on a coal truck. The number of trips he makes a day determines the extent of his salary. Harlem River, New York City., November 1946. Gordon Parks (American, 1912–2006). Gelatin silver print; 23.2 x 23.8 cm. Standard Oil (New Jersey) Collection, Photographic Archives, University of Louisville, SONJ Archives–43727. Courtesy of and copyright The Gordon Parks Foundation

Check out these must-attend events this week at the CMA.

Gordon Parks: The New Tide, Early Work 1940–1950
OPEN NOW | FREE
Discover the pioneering photographs of iconic American artist Gordon Parks as he chronicled life in the 20th century. This exhibition was named one of the 7 Art Exhibitions You Won’t Want to Miss This Spring by Vogue.

Image courtesy of the artist.

Performance: Carolin Widmann
Fri, 3/29, 7:30–9:00 p.m.
Transformer Station
A wonderfully versatile musician, violinist Carolin Widmann is known to perform the great classical concerti, new commissions specially written for her, solo recitals, and a wide variety of chamber music.

Art Stories
Saturdays, 11:00–11:30 a.m.
FREE
Join us for this weekly story time that combines children’s books, CMA artworks, and interactive fun. Explore a new topic each week. Designed for children and their favorite grown-up. Each session ends with a gallery walk.

Color and Comfort: Swedish Modern Design Installation image, courtesy David Brichford for the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Color and Comfort: Swedish Modern Design
OPEN NOW
“As each one was revealed, the vibrancy, boldness, and life these textiles possess were striking — each one a masterpiece of fully realized design.” — Lori Wienke, Associate Director of Interpretation. Learn more #ontheblog.

Installation view, Raúl de Nieves: Fina, February 2–April 28, 2019. The Cleveland Museum of Art at the Transformer Station. Photo © The Cleveland Museum of Art

CMA at Transformer Station
Raúl de Nieves: Fina
OPEN NOW
“Through energetic acts of accumulation that involve sewing, gluing, cutting and sculpting, the artist turns military surplus jumpsuits and humble, craft supplies into opulent celebrations of the senses and the joy of living.”- Steven Litt, The Plain Dealer. This exhibition is organized by the CMA and is on view at Transformer Station.

Upcoming related event: Gallery Talk: Raúl de Nieves: Fina
Thu, 3/28 & 4/11–6:30 p.m. English and 7:30 p.m. Spanish
Sat, 4/6, 2:00 p.m. English and 3:00 p.m. Spanish
Tickets: https://www.clevelandart.org/plan-your-visit
Free; registration required. Limit 25.
This event takes place at Transformer Station. Enjoy a guided tour of a new site-specific installation featuring an array of vibrantly colored and densely textured figurative sculptures, masks, and costumes informed by the artist’s experience of Mexican cultural traditions.