A series of three related events at different venues — all exploring the topic of “Art in the Public Eye” — gets underway Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. with a panel discussion at the Montclair Art Museum. Art critic Dan Bischoff, who writes for The Star-Ledger and other publications, will moderate a free panel discussion featuring art historian and curator Joseph Jacobs, censorship expert Svetlana Mintcheva and artist Dread Scott, whose controversial 1988 installation “What is the Proper Way to Display a U.S. Flag?” drew criticism from politicians, including President Bush, and launched many debates on freedom of speech.
According to a press release, the panelists “will discuss the issues and concerns that arise in the creation of public art installations and how they may engage their communities in dialogue.”
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Meanwhile, an exhibition titled “Art in the Public Eye: What’s All the Fuss?,” will run from Oct. 29 to Nov. 25 at the Pierro Gallery at the Baird Center in South Orange; visit pierrogallery.org.
And three one-act plays on the subject of art in the public eye will be presented Nov. 8 at the Loft at the South Orange Performing Arts Center, with a discussion following. Tickets are $15; visit sopacnow.org.
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