Dear *|FNAME|*,

BGC’s fall exhibition SIGHTLINES on Peace, Power & Prestige: Metal Arts in Africa brings leading contemporary artists into conversation with historic African metal arts. Curated by BGC associate professor Drew Thompson, it expands on an exhibition originally organized by the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida, curated by Susan Cooksey. Through its dynamic design by internationally acclaimed architects Emanuel Admassu and Jen Wood (AD-WO), the resulting presentation at Bard Graduate Center creates literal and metaphorical ‘sightlines’ among the objects on view.

As a member, you are invited to join us for an exclusive Curator’s Tour on October 3rd, at 5 pm. This will be the only tour offered by curator Drew Thompson, who recently co-curated the award-winning exhibition Benjamin Wigfall and Communications Village at the Dorsky Museum of Art and Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. These in-depth and behind-the-scenes curator’s tours sell out quickly, so be sure to register today. If your membership has expired, this is a great time to renew. Contact us at membership@bgc.bard.edu or (212) 501-3071 to reserve your spot or if you have any questions about your membership.

RSVP for the SIGHTLINES Curator’s Tour
October 3 at 5 pm

Enjoy all your membership benefits this fall, including free admission to the BGC Gallery, early access and special pricing for SIGHTLINES programs, and invitations to special previews and receptions all year long.

There’s so much to look forward to at Bard Graduate Center when you’re a member! Enjoy free admission, receive invitations to member events, priority reservations for public programs, and discounts on gifts, books, and select programs. Please see BGC Membership for a complete list of benefits.

We look forward to welcoming you to an exciting year of exhibitions and programs! Thank you.

Yoruba artist, Òpa Òsanyìn (herbalist’s staff), Nigeria, late 19th or early 20th century. Iron. Private collection. Photograph: Vincent Girier Dufournier.

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                                                <p>Dear *|FNAME|*,</p>
<p>BGC’s fall exhibition<a href="https://www.bgc.bard.edu/exhibitions/exhibitions/135/sightlines"><strong><i> SIGHTLINES </i>on<i> Peace, Power & Prestige: Metal Arts in Africa</i></strong></a> brings leading contemporary artists into conversation with historic African metal arts. Curated by BGC associate professor <a href="https://www.bgc.bard.edu/DrewThompson">Drew Thompson</a>, it expands on an exhibition originally organized by the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida, curated by Susan Cooksey. Through its dynamic design by internationally acclaimed architects Emanuel Admassu and Jen Wood (<a href="http://ad-wo.com/profile">AD-WO</a>), the resulting presentation at Bard Graduate Center creates literal and metaphorical ‘sightlines’ among the objects on view.</p>
<p>As a member, you are invited to join us for an exclusive <strong><u>Curator’s Tour</u></strong> on October 3rd, at 5 pm. This will be the only tour offered by curator <strong>Drew Thompson</strong>, who recently co-curated the award-winning exhibition <i><a href="https://vmfa.museum/exhibitions/exhibitions/benjamin-wigfall-communications-village/">Benjamin Wigfall and Communications Village</a> </i>at the Dorsky Museum of Art and Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. These in-depth and behind-the-scenes curator’s tours sell out quickly, so be sure to register today. If your membership has expired, this is a great time to renew. Contact us at <a href="mailto:membership@bgc.bard.edu">membership@bgc.bard.edu</a> or (212) 501-3071 to reserve your spot or if you have any questions about your membership.</p>
<p><strong>RSVP for the <em>SIGHTLINES</em> Curator’s Tour<br />
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                                                                           <p>Enjoy all your membership benefits this fall, including free admission to the BGC Gallery, early access and special pricing for <em>SIGHTLINES</em> programs, and invitations to <u>special previews and receptions all year long.</u></p>
<p><a href="https://www.bgc.bard.edu/membership"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-9374" src="https://eblasts.bgcdml.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Renew-your-membership.png" alt="" width="224" height="32" srcset="https://eblasts.bgcdml.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Renew-your-membership.png 448w, https://eblasts.bgcdml.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Renew-your-membership-300x43.png 300w, https://eblasts.bgcdml.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Renew-your-membership-340x49.png 340w" sizes="(max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px" /></a></p>
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                                                                           <p>There’s so much to look forward to at Bard Graduate Center when you’re a member! Enjoy free admission, receive invitations to member events, priority reservations for public programs, and discounts on gifts, books, and select programs. Please see <a href="https://www.bgc.bard.edu/membership">BGC Membership</a> for a complete list of benefits.</p>
<p>We look forward to welcoming you to an exciting year of exhibitions and programs! Thank you.</p>
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