Visit MAD Today 10 am–6 pm
Visit MAD Today 10 am–6 pm
Chris Schanck’s creative practice navigates the realms of art, design, and craft, but his sculptural furniture represents an altogether otherworldly experience. Join us and preview the Detroit-based designer’s first major exhibition in New York City, guest curated by Andrew Blauvelt. Explore Schanck’s elaborately carved, colorfully hued, and lustrous objects, including new works created for this exhibition.
RSVP is necessary for admittance to the event.
Chris Schanck: Off-World is guest curated by Andrew Blauvelt.
Support for the exhibition and its related publication provided by Friedman Benda.
This exhibition is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Special recognition to the members of Chris Schanck Studio: Dan Adamczyk, Rahela Begum, Connor Ghena, Tony Hope, Tony Printz, and Delwara K. Shopna.
Image: Chris Schanck (United States, b. 1975), Puff, 2017. Private Collection; Photo: Michelle and Chris Gerard
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