This Week at CMA: 5.6.19–5.12.19

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May 6, 2019
Sardine Fishermen Departing for Tréboul, from Breton Landscapes, 1893. Henri Rivière (French, 1864–1951). 2004.16Copyright

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

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Shinto: Discovery of the Divine in Japanese Art
OPEN NOW
Members: See it FREE | Member Guests: Half Off
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“The big new Shinto exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art is the latest in a long line of excellent, Cleveland-only cultural experiences dished up by one of America’s greatest art museums.” — Steven Litt via The Plain Dealer

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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. Learn more about Gordon Parks from WKYC Senior Reporter Leon Bibb on the blog.

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CMA Spring Members Party
Sat, 5/11 , 6:00–9:00 p.m.
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Witness a live painting performance by internationally celebrated contemporary Japanese artist Miwa Komatsu. Visit our spring exhibitions Shinto: Discovery of the Divine in Japanese Art and Gordon Parks: The New Tide, Early Work 1940–1950.

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Performance: Cenk Ergün
Wed, 5/8, 7:30 p.m.
FREE
Experience composer Cenk Ergün’s world premiere performance of Formare, a commissioned work inspired by the CMA Ames Family Atrium featuring notable ensembles of northeast Ohio, including the Cleveland Chamber Choir, the Cleveland Institute of Music Children’s Choir, harpsichordists, and trombonists.

Sardine Fishermen Departing for Tréboul, from Breton Landscapes, 1893. Henri Rivière (French, 1864–1951). Color woodcut printed from 12 blocks; 23 x 35.1 cm. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland 2004.16. © Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris

A Lasting Impression: Gifts of the Print Club of Cleveland
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Featuring more than 75 works by masters such as Edgar Degas, Roy Lichtenstein, and Rembrandt van Rijn, this exhibition traces the history of European printmaking over the course of six centuries. Organized in celebration of the centennial anniversary of the Print Club of Cleveland — the first museum affiliate group in the United States. Learn more #ontheblog.