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Art of the ‘60s

Jan. 28 — April 8, 2012

ReFocus: Art of the 1960s: Roy Lichtenstein - Crak!

ReFocus: Art of the 1960s: Mark Rothko-Untitled

ReFocus: Art of the 1960s: Richard Serra-Trapezoid

ReFocus: Art of the 1960s: Jack Wolfe-Havana

ReFocus: Art of the 1960s: Ellsworth Kelly-Red Yellow Blue

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In 2012, MOCA Jacksonville will revisit three decades of contemporary art and its relevancy in the 21 ^st century with a series of accessible and scholarly exhibitions — perfect for newcomers and aficionados alike. Each of these featured exhibitions will provide a detailed overview of the major figures and movements within that particular decade. In addition to offering historical context, they will show how the themes and techniques employed during those time periods continue to influence artist working today.

ReFocus: Art of the 1960s delves into one of the seminal and radical periods of contemporary art. The arts—literature, art, dance, and theater—went through a fascinating period of growth and change during the 1960s. New, experimental art forms like pop art and happenings drew new public attention to artistic expression. Trends in the arts reflected both the turbulent social and political trends of the time and the influence of artists and writers of an earlier generation. By the 1960s, America had been involved in some sort of military conflict for nearly three decades, and it affected how artists saw the world. The civil rights movement and the sexual revolution helped to expand participation in the arts, and these new participants brought fresh insights to the art they practiced. Join MOCA as it explores major movements of the decade: Pop Art, Op Art, Performance Art, Minimalism, Color Field Painting, Action Painting and Post-Painterly Abstraction. Experience master works by artists that defined a generation: Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Willem de Kooning, Mark Rothko, Jasper Johns, and Robert Rauschenberg.

Take your exhibition experience beyond the art through a special partnership with the Jacksonville Public Library. From books by Tom Wolfe to music by James Brown, plus films and other materials, the art, artists and culture from each decade come to life. Check out the Pop Culture Universe database, special monthly programming, a selection of books, music and movies by decade and more at www.jaxpubliclibrary.org/moca.

Free admission for children under 18 with a Jacksonville Public Library card; adults with a card receive a reduced admission of $5. This special offer is valid Tuesdays through Saturdays only through April 8.

Exhibition Sponsors:

Maria Cox, Teresa and Arthur Milam, and The Zimmerman Family

Contributing Sponsors:

Agility Press; Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville; the City of Jacksonville, PRI Productions, Inc.; Sunshine Frames, Inc.; and WJCT Public Broadcasting

MOCA Jacksonville is a cultural resource of and funded in part by the University of North Florida with additional funding by the City of Jacksonville; Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville; the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and by the generous support of its members.

IMAGE CREDITS

Image 1: Roy Lichtenstein
Crak!, 1963-4
Silkscreen
© Estate of Roy Lichtenstein
Private Collection

Image 2: Mark Rothko
Untitled, 1968
Oil on Paper laid on canvas
© 2011 Estate of Mark Rothko / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Collection of Preston H. Haskell

Image 3: Richard Serra
Trapezoid, 1972
Lithograph, Gift of Norman E. Fischer
© 2011 Richard Serra / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
MOCA Permanent Collection

Image 4: Jack Wolfe
Havana, 1961,
Oil on canvas
Collection of Jon and Molly Ott.

Image 5: Ellsworth Kelly
Red/Yellow/Blue, 1970-3
Screenprint on paper
© 2011 Ellsworth Kelly / Matthew Marks Gallery, New York
The Haskell Collection