Milwaukee Art Museum, designed by Santiago Calatrava

A 90-ton mechanized, wing-like sun shield opens and closes twice daily atop the Milwaukee Art Museum’s Santiago Calatrava-designed reception hall.

Milwaukee Art Museum
 

Then and Again: A Sign Project by Nicolas Lampert


December 5, 2009 - May 9, 2010

Madison

Organized by the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Then and Again is a public project by Milwaukee artist Nicolas Lampert. The exhibition involves actual-size aluminum road signs created by the artist with statements inspired by activist movements, for example “DON’T MOURN, ORGANIZE” and “FIGHT THE POWER.” Other signs commemorate progressive institutions from Madison’s past, including the Whole Earth Learning Center, O’Cayz Corral, Club de Wash, and Mifflin Street Coop. These reminders of underlying contemporary socio-political issues, as well as the city’s colorful past, will be installed in Madison’s vibrant downtown, as well as residential and commercial neighborhoods throughout the city. Lampert is known for his politically based works, which attempt to raise awareness through historically inspired graphic sensibilities. Website www.mmoca.org Details Address

Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
227 State St
Madison, WI 53703


Contact Information
Voice: 608-257-0158
Email: info@mmoca.org

Event Date Detail
12/5/2009-5/9/2010

Sun, Tues, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat Tue-Thu, noon-5 pm • Fri, noon-8 pm • Sat, 10 am-8 pm • Sun, noon-5 pm • Closed Mondays