Art of the Dogon
David Filderman Gallery at Hofstra University 112 Hofstra University, Hempstead, New YorkArt of the Dogon features works by the Dogon people of Mali that are drawn from the Museum’s extensive and highly regarded collection of African Art. The Dogon live in one of West Africa’s most spectacular landscapes, a row of cliffs known as the Bandiagara Escarpment, located in the central plateau region of Mali. Their […]
Roundtable Discussion: What Does It Mean to be a Woman in the Arts?
David Filderman Gallery at Hofstra University 112 Hofstra University, Hempstead, New YorkJoin Hofstra University faculty members and Museum staff for a conversation about the state of women in the arts across such disciplines as drama, visual arts, performance, and literature. How have artists addressed issues such as the global pandemic, social justice, diversity and inclusion during the past turbulent year? Admission is free. Advance registration is required. […]
Roundtable Discussion: What Does It Mean to be a Woman in the Arts?
David Filderman Gallery at Hofstra University 112 Hofstra University, Hempstead, New YorkJoin Hofstra University faculty members and Museum staff for a conversation about the state of women in the arts across such disciplines as drama, visual arts, performance, and literature. How have artists addressed issues such as the global pandemic, social justice, diversity and inclusion during the past turbulent year? Advance registration and proof of vaccination […]
Nevertheless She Persisted
David Filderman Gallery at Hofstra University 112 Hofstra University, Hempstead, New YorkIn commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of 19th Amendment granting the right to vote to women, this exhibition focuses on the struggles and contributions of women artists. The exhibition will include a range of artistic styles and media from the Hofstra University Museum of Art collection. Artists may include: Berenice Abbott, Diane Arbus, Peggy Bacon, […]
Other People’s Parties
David Filderman Gallery at Hofstra University 112 Hofstra University, Hempstead, New YorkIn today’s hyperconnected social world, images of others have become a ubiquitous part of everyday life, but what is it about other people’s parties that intrigues us so much? Is it idle curiosity or something more? This exhibition, featuring photography from artists such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Larry Fink, Danny Lyon, Mary Ellen Mark, and Andy […]