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Publicity and articles about Robyn Jamison and ‘The Magic of Modern Art.’
April 6, 2024
The Magic Of Modern Art: How To Love Modern & Contemporary Art
The Magic of Modern Art: How to Love Modern & Contemporary Art from April 6 until June 16, 2024. Based on artist and author Robyn Jamison’s book of the same name, The Magic of Modern Art is a group exhibition of artists from across the United States. To answer the question of “How does one learn to experience Modern and Contemporary Art?,” this exhibition offers everyone the opportunity to become knowledgeable and passionate about the less-traditional side of fine art. Featuring artists from Jamison’s book and beyond, this exhibition seeks to instill the understanding that the ability to appreciate any type of art is innate to all human beings.
April 4, 2024
MARIETTA COBB MUSEUM OF ART TO UNVEIL “THE MAGIC OF MODERN ART” EXHIBITION THIS SPRING
Modern art lovers, get ready to embrace the abstract as Marietta Cobb Museum of Art gears up to showcase “The Magic of Modern Art: How to Love Modern & Contemporary Art” exhibition this Spring. The show, which rolls out from April 6 to June 16, is based on Robyn Jamison’s enlightening book that bears the same name, according to an announcement on the museum’s official website. It promises an array of pieces from artists hailing from across the United States, including notables such as In Kyoung Chun, Cynthia Cooper, and Craig Drennen, to boot with selections from the museum’s own collection. The exhibit kicks off with an opening reception slated for April 6, 6:00 – 8:00 PM, offering free entry to MCMA members and a reasonable $10 cover for guests, payable upon entering. To mingle over a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres, art enthusiasts can mark their calendars, as stated on the museum’s announcement. Those who are not members yet can join the club right at the event. For a more in-depth exploration of the modern art world, Robyn Jamison, artist and author, will take center stage the following day, April 7 at 1pm, to lead a free tour of the exhibition. A book signing will trail the tour, giving fans a chance to engage with the mind behind the masterpiece. The museum, located at 30 Atlanta Street SE in Marietta, GA, invites visitors to check out their website for details on open-late hours and more. Operational hours for the museum are varied, running Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed on Monday, and open Tuesday to Saturday with a time frame stretching from 11:00 a.m. until five in the evening except for Saturdays closing at 4 p.m. Adult admission is set at $10, while discounts are available for students, seniors, and it’s free for the kiddos under 6 and members. Special acknowledgments were bestowed upon sponsors and supporters like Northside Hospital, Henssler Financial, and Marietta Power and Water, highlighted in the museum’s thank you notes. With contributions from both renowned and emerging contemporary artists, The Magic of Modern Art exhibition is crafted to challenge perceptions while celebrating the innate ability to appreciate art in all its forms. As per the announcement, everyone from experienced collectors to curious newbies will find something to spark their interest, enlightening their perspectives on the modern artistic expression nestled in Marietta’s very own cultural hub.
May 9, 2024
MCMA The Magic of Modern Art
On exhibition at MCMA through June 16, 2024….”The Magic of Modern Art,” based on artist and author Robyn Jamison’s book of the same name, is a group exhibition of artists from across the United States. To answer the question of, “How does one learn to experience Modern and Contemporary Art?,” this exhibition offers everyone the opportunity to become knowledgeable and passionate about the less-traditional side of fine art. Featuring artists from Jamison’s book and beyond, this exhibition seeks to instill the understanding that the ability to appreciate any type of art is innate to all human beings.Featuring artwork by In Kyoung Chun, Cynthia Cooper, Craig Drennen, Robyn Jamison, Joshua Kight, Aloma Marquis, Lawrence W. Oliverson, Rohitash Rao, Anthony Schmitt, Corrina Sephora, and Jamele Wright, Sr., as well as a selection of work by artists in the MCMA Permanent Collection.
APRIL 13, 2024
PHOTOS: Wide Array of Art Unveiled in New Marietta Art Exhibits
APRIL 3, 2024
Two new exhibits start April 6 at the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art
The artists featured in the exhibit include Kyoung Chun, Cynthia Cooper, Craig Drennen, Robyn Jamison, Joshua Kight, Aloma Marquis, Lawrence W. Oliverson, Rohitash Rao, Anthony Schmitt, Corrina Sephora, and Jamele Wright, Sr., as well as work by artists in the MCMA Permanent Collection. The opening reception for this exhibit is on Saturday, April 6 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m Admission is free for MCMA members and $10 for guests—admission paid upon entry. A cash bar will be available and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Membership can be purchased at the event. The Magic of Modern Art author and exhibiting artist, Robyn Jamison, will present a free Magic of Modern Art Tour of the exhibition, followed by a book signing on Sunday, April 7 at 1 p.m.
April 28, 2024
Marietta Cobb Museum of Art Spring Exhibits (sundays)
The Magic of Modern Art: How to Love Modern & Contemporary Art from April 6 until June 16, 2024. Based on artist and author Robyn Jamison’s book of the same name, The Magic of Modern Art is a group exhibition of artists from across the United States. To answer the question of “How does one learn to experience Modern and Contemporary Art? – this exhibition offers everyone the opportunity to become knowledgeable and passionate about the less-traditional side of fine art. Featuring artists from Jamisonâ’s book and beyond, this exhibition seeks to instill the understanding that the ability to appreciate any type of art is innate to all human beings.
June 10, 2024
Marietta Cobb Museum of Art
These are the last few days to view our exhibitions, a group exhibition entitled: “The Magic of Modern Art” and Lucy Luckovich’s solo exhibition, “Initial Object.” Open until June 16 at 4pm. If you haven’t stopped by, or want to look one last time, this is your chance!
These are the last few days to view our exhibitions, a group exhibition entitled: “The Magic of Modern Art” and Lucy Luckovich’s solo exhibition, “Initial Object.” Open until June 16 at 4pm. If you haven’t stopped by, or want to look one last time, this is your chance!
MAY 2, 2024
The Marietta-Cobb Museum Dispels Myths About Modern Art
The Marietta-Cobb Museum of Art announces a special weekend of activities this April featuring the book The Magic of Modern Art—How to Love Modern and Contemporary Art by Robyn Jamison, MFA.
For those who have struggled with liking or even accepting modern art, these events promise to engage viewers in a transformative experience. “After years of taking friends to museums and demonstrating to them how to interact with art, I knew I had to write a book about it,” said the author. “It has been so rewarding to watch people fall in love with modern and contemporary art—something they never dreamed could happen,” she said. Part of her process involves identifying and dispelling what she calls “counterproductive beliefs,” or put another way, that annoying mind chatter that gets in the way of simply enjoying and being with the art. The weekend includes a special exhibition of art from the book, plus a selection of work by local artists, and curated by Jamison and Madeline Beck, Curator at the Museum, followed by a Magic of Modern Art Tour and book signing. Events begin Saturday, April 6, from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. with the opening of the exhibit.
The art tour and book signing will follow Sunday, April 7 from 1:00 – 4:00 P.M. The exhibition will remain on view through June 16, and features a combination of work by artists who were interviewed in the book, among others. Video selections from Ms. Jamison’s installation, “Woman as Object” will also be on view. The Marietta-Cobb Museum, 30 Atlanta St SE, Marietta, GA 30060. Phone: (770) 528-1444. Website: https://mariettacobbartmuseum.org.
Museum Hours: Sat 11 – 4: Sun 1 – 4; Mon Closed; Tues – Fri 11 – 5.
OCTOBER 24, 2023
In-Person Book Talk with Robyn Jamison on The Magic of Modern Art
Author and artist Robyn Jamison will host an in-person ‘Book Talk’ about modern and contemporary art as discussed in her latest publication, ‘The Magic of Modern Art Sunday, October 29, 2023, from 4:00pm – 5:30pm. Bookwoman is located at 5501 Lamar #A-105, Austin, TX.
Robyn’s Reasons
Robyn’s cause is to bring about a world where everyone, everywhere experiences the magic and wonder of modern and contemporary art. At her ‘Book Talk’ Robyn will tell her story and actively engage attendees with appealing, entertaining, and insightful stories about her motivation, methods, and processes.
From An Artist’s Point of View
In her book, ‘The Magic of Modern Art’ Robyn leads her readers from their preconceived notions about modern and contemporary art to their innate ability to enjoy it. Robyn believes that when preconceived ideas about modern art are dispelled, everybody steps into a new relationship with it. Her experience is all the more relevant as Robyn is an accomplished artist on her own, with pieces in galleries and private collections. Her last show ‘Woman as Object’ was April 7, 2022, in Austin, TX.
About Robyn Jamison
Robyn has a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of North Texas; her artwork is in collections worldwide. She is also an accomplished pianist, mandolinist, and enthusiastic dancer (and has taught all of these arts to children and adults, alike). Her children’s book, The Imaginary Friend, is soon to be published.
To learn more about the Book Talk please go to: https://www.ebookwoman.com/event/person-book-talk-robyn-jamison-magic-modern-art.
To learn more about Robyn Jamison and The Magic of Modern Art, please go to: https://magicofmodernart.com/.
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Greetings and Holiday Gift Giving Ideas
From: Vicky Hoffman
Another book by my friend Robyn Jamison who is an artist in Austin, Texas is on a mission to make modern and contemporary art accessible to everyone in the world. Hip, hip, hooray Robyn. Her book, The Magic of Modern Art, is on my list to complete reading over the holidays.
APRIL 14, 2023
Self-Directed Art Tours for 1,300 U.S. Modern Art Museums
From: Global Traveler by Debra Bokur
Artist Robyn Jamison, author of The Magic of Modern Art: How to Love Modern & Contemporary Art, wants the world to discover and enjoy contemporary art, whether exploring a location in another state or in your own hometown. To help, she created The Magic of Modern Art on the Go, a free online tool designed to guide travelers on their visits to more than 1,300 U.S. modern art museums.
The short guide is divided into three sections: The Magic of Modern Art Tour, Describing What You See and What You Experience, and Entering the Artist’s World.
How do you use it? Download the guide to your favorite mobile device, then do an online search for modern art museums in whatever town you happen to be in. Select a venue and pull up the guide as you peruse various works and exhibitions. The questions provided in the guide can help you have a deeper experience as you consider an artist’s creation.
NOVEMBER 12, 2022
Don’t Be Afraid of Modern Art
From: Woman Around Town
I admit it, I’m afraid of modern art. I avoid modern art exhibits, can count on one hand the number of times I’ve ventured into MoMA, and that was probably with one of my kids for a school project. It’s not something I’m proud of, but I’m willing to do my best to overcome it. That’s why Robyn Jamison’s recent release The Magic of Modern Art caught my eye.
JUNE 13, 2022
Inspiring Conversations with Robyn Jamison of The Magic of Modern Art
From: Voyage Austin
Today we’d like to introduce you to Robyn Jamison.
Hi Robyn, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I am an artist on a mission to make the magic and wonder of modern and contemporary art accessible to everyone. My goal is that being in the presence of modern and contemporary art to be a joyful, enriching experience—one that everyone eagerly anticipates, avidly soaks in and never gets over.
I have been an artist my entire life. There I was as a toddler—head down, bent over paper and crayons and paints and tissue paper and art book pictures. I have always loved everything having to do with art.
OCTOBER 22, 2022
It’s a Woman’s World: Appreciating Modern Art with Robyn Jamison
Type: Video Interview
APRIL 7, 2022
Robyn Jamison “Woman As Object”
From: What to do in Austin.
Type: Event
Woman’s TransformationAs she states on her website, “the context of objectification sets the stage for inhumanity.” Robyn Jamison’s work speaks to “a mythology of woman’s transformation from marginalization to personhood.”
Jamison’s work is a multi-media installation and comes from her lifelong, conscious inquiry into the nature of being human. “My works engage the viewer’s own relationship to the world at the individual, community, and global levels,” she said.
APRIL 7 – MAY 15, 2022
Robyn Jamison: Woman as Object
From: Glasstire.
Type: Event
“Robyn Jamison’s ‘Woman as Object’ art show will open on April 7, 2022. The opening is presented by the ‘Link and Pin’ gallery, located at 2235 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702 (https://linkpinart.com/).
DEC 04, 2022
20 Best Austin Art Blogs and Websites
Type: Blog
The best Austin Art blogs from thousands of blogs on the web and ranked by traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness.
August 10, 2022
The Magic of Modern Art: How To Love Modern and Contemporary Art
by Glenda C. • The Mommies Reviews • Tags: The Magic of Modern Art: How To Love Modern and Contemporary Art
JULY 1, 2022
Robyn Jamison: The Magic of Modern Art
The artist and author will sign copies of her latest book, subtitled How To Love Modern and Contemporary Art. And she’ll be doing this at Half Price on North Lamar, where there’s a whole bunch of other relevant titles to check out, too.
From: Austin Chronicle
Type: Event
APRIL 17, 2022
‘THE MAGIC OF MODERN ART: How to Love Modern & Contemporary Art’ by Robyn Jamison
OCT 21, 2022
It’s A Woman’s World interviewed Robyn Jamison about modern art and her new book, ‘The Magic of Modern Art.’Robyn Jamison was a guest on the television program ‘It’s A Woman’s World.’ The show originates from Minnesota and is available for wider viewing on YouTube. Follow this link to watch: It’s A Woman’s World
SEP 22, 2022
From The Facts Newspaper
APRIL 29, 2022
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Link & Pin Gallery: Woman As Object
Robyn Jamison’s multimedia installation comes from her lifelong inquiry into the nature of being human. “The context of objectification sets the stage for inhumanity,” says the artist, whose work speaks to “a mythology of woman’s transformation from marginalization to personhood.”
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Past dates: Through April 30
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Link & Pin Gallery: Woman As Object
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APRIL 1, 2022
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Five Things in Austin Galleries You’ll Want to Appreciate
APRIL 4, 2022
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Type: Featured Art
Woman as Object Art Show
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Description
Jamison’s work is a multi-media installation and comes from her lifelong, conscious inquiry into the nature of being human. “My works engage the viewer’s own relationship to the world at the individual, community, and global levels,” she said.
About Robyn Jamison Robyn Jamison is a visual artist and published author. She has a Master of Fine Arts degree in Painting and Drawing from the University of North Texas. Her work is in collections worldwide. She and her husband live in Austin, Texas.
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