10 Reasons to See Metro Montage XIV and Duncan & Walkowitz: Modernists of Movement and Line

1. Metro Montage XIV: Metro Montage is an annual exhibition showcasing works from artists all over the country. Artists submit pieces of any subject matter, media, and style to be considered for a spot in our Metro Montage. It is a juried competition and each year we have a unique selection of art because no two jurors are the same. It’s a handpicked show just for you!
2. Juror Extraordinaire: Our juror for this year’s Metro Montage is Rachel White. White received her BA in English and Journalism from the University of Tennessee and earned her MA in Art History from George Washington University. White went on to earn a PhD in Art History from the University of Illinois. Her area of expertise is Modern and Contemporary Art, along with American Art. She worked at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution, the Krannert Art Museum and the University of Illinois. White is currently the Assistant Curator of Education at the Hunter Museum of American Art in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
3. Something for everyone: Do you love portraits or do you prefer sculptures? Is there just something about a charcoal drawing that grabs your attention or could you look at a painting all day? Metro Montage is the exhibit for all tastes. So you’re sure to find something you love!
4. The Man, the Myth, the Legend: Abraham Walkowitz was born in Tyumen, Siberia but later
   
   immigrated to the United States with his mother. He studied at the National Academy of Design in New York City and Académie Julian in Paris. Before he began his studies in Europe, Walkowitz worked as a sign painter in New York City where he also made sketches of immigrants in his neighborhood. Walkowitz was heavily influenced by European modernism and abstraction and is considered an American modernist painter.
5. Less is more? NO. More is more: Walkowitz created over 5,000 drawings of Isadora Duncan. No two are the same, Walkowitz was able to evoke an emotion and convey the fluidic rhythm of Duncan’s body differently in every piece. We are exhibiting 22 pieces of Walowitz’s work from our permanent collection. MCMA has never exhibited these pieces from our collection before!
6. The Muse: Isadora Duncan was the spectacle of her time. She was the epitome of modern dance and was fearless when it came to expressing her inner self and proving there was beauty beyond traditional ballet.  Duncan was a California native, but spent the majority of her adult life in Western Europe and the Soviet Union. She first caught the attention of Walkowitz when he was introduced to Duncan and saw her dance at Auguste Rodin’s studio in Europe. Walkowitz was drawn to Duncan because they shared the aesthetic of abstraction. Isadora Duncan was known for her love of fine materials and beautiful clothing, she was particularly enamored with scarves. One such scarf contributed to her death in 1927. As she sat in the passenger’s seat of an open aired automobile, her scarf became entangled in the spokes of the wheel, she was tossed from the car and was later pronounced dead. Even after her death, Walkowitz continued to find inspiration in Duncan’s dance.
7. You wouldn’t want to miss this: Just a glimpse of the kind of pieces you could see if you check out our newest exhibitions. 
   
8. Opening Night: Be among the first to see the unique pieces of the Metro Montage XIV and the incredible figure sketch art of Abraham Walkowitz. Saturday, July 19 is opening night for both exhibitions. Come and enjoy light refreshments and a cash bar, 6-8 p.m. A night full of good people, great conversation and even better art. Admission is a privilege of MCMA membership; guests welcome at $8.00 each.
9. Summer Spectacular! Summer is the time to explore and try new things! Seeing the new exhibits at the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art should be at the top of your summer bucket list. Escape the blazing heat and discover the beauty that lies behind the doors of 30 Atlanta Street in Marietta, Georgia.
10. MCMA Misses You: Have you been to the museum lately? If the answer is yes, then you were fortunate to see ONE: Alexi Torres and Wilbur G. Kurtz: Inspired by Southern History. However, if the answer is no, we wouldn’t want you to miss out on another incredible exhibit! 

Article Written by Caitlin O'Shea