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Unbound: The Art of Deterioration
Unbound presents the work of twelve artists working with books, book materials, and the printed page to re-imagine the communicative power of the composite parts of these objects. Through the manipulation of book spines, cloth coverings, and text blocks, these artists create new possibilities for processing and presenting information.
Making an Impression: Printmaking Possibilities
Drawn entirely from the de Saisset Museum's permanent collection, Making an Impression celebrates the expressive potential for artists to “make their mark” on paper through various printmaking processes. This exhibition features over 30 artworks, including pieces by Kathryn Kain, Enrique Chagoya, Marguerite Saegesser, Inez Storer, Pablo Picasso, and Joan Miro.
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The de Saisset Museum houses an expansive collection of more than 12,500 objects, including Fletcher Benton, Going Around the Corner with X, 2008, painted steel, Gift of the artist with assistance from Paula Kirkeby, in honor of William Rewak, S.J., 2013.4.1.
The de Saisset Museum hosts 10-15 temporary exhibitions each year and in addition to its permanent California History display. Exhibitions connect to the rich art and history of California by highlighting the diversity of our community, addressing issues of contemporary society, and showcasing the strengths of our permanent collection.
The de Saisset Museum is committed to supporting education for all ages through our collection, exhibitions, programs, and docent tours.
Making an Impression: (left) Marguerite Saegesser, Concentric Circles Scratched Bold from the Air #365, 1985, monotype, Patrick Surgalski or Scott Greenede printer, Smith Andersen Editions, Saisset Museum permanent collection, Santa Clara University, Smith Andersen Editions Archive, Gift of Paula and Phillip Kirkeby, 3.1102.1986; (right) Michael, Mazur, Bonsai A, 1997, monotype, Kathryn Kain printer, Smith Andersen Editions, de Saisset Museum permanent collection, Smith Andersen Editions Archive, Santa Clara University, Gift of Peter Kirkeby, 3.1.1999
Rotating Images: Fletcher Benton, Going Around the Corner with X, 2008, painted steel, Gift of the artist, with assistance from Paula Kirkeby, in honor of William Rewak, S.J., 2013.4.1. Monica Lundy, Ladies of the Barbary Coast, 2014, 22 kt. gold, 16 kt. gold, 11 kt. gold, white gold, pulverized charcoal, mica flake, coffee, gouache, acrylic medium on Arches paper mounted on panel, 61 x 82 x 2 in., Courtesy of the Nancy Toomey Fine Arts. Class visit to the museum's collections storage vault with Professor Karen Fraser. Photo courtesy Chuck Barry.