Underrated Ornament: The Drawing Center in New York turns its attention to a previously under-appreciated subject of art beginning June 15. The exhibition The Clamor of Ornament: Exchange, Power, and Joy from the Fifteenth Century to the Present features works spanning 500 years that played a major role in cultural exchange.
The Clamor of Ornament: Exchange, Power, and Joy from the Fifteenth Century to the Present is the title of an upcoming exhibition at the Drawing Center in New York that focuses on a subject that has received less attention to date. From June 15 to September 18, 200 exhibits spanning five centuries will tell the story of the importance of ornament in cultural exchange. They can be found in architecture, paintings, sculptures and design, and prove to be much more complex than their reputation suggests.
Among the exhibits are 18th-century Indian palampores (hand-painted blankets), Navajo textiles, and woodcuts by Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) inspired by Islamic ornaments, in addition to drawings. Visitors can discover amazing motif adoptions and connections over the centuries in the exhibition.
Continuation of the anniversary exhibitions: In 2026, Georg Brandner will celebrate his 70th birthday and his 50th anniversary as a freelance artist. He is presenting his works in various Austrian cities, with the next stop being Wolfsberg: On June 30 at 6:30 p.m., the exhibition Georg Brandner – 70 Years of Art will open at Galerie Atelier Berndt.
An exhibition on the conservation and restoration of unusual materials in works of art: On June 27, the Stedelijk Museum voor Actuele Kunst in Ghent will open the exhibition Joseph Beuys | Wirtschaftswerte: a conservation history, centered on Beuys’s renowned work.
