… No, John legitimately belongs in the modern art pantheon.” “Although we may primarily know Mellencamp as a rock star, one of the highest-selling of all time and a Hall of Famer, he is also a great painter, as this book shows,” said Bob Guccione Jr., publisher of Mellencamp’s art book. “John Mellencamp: American Paintings and Assemblages” is out now via Rizzoli New York. His works of art have been featured in gallery exhibitions across the nation, and he recently released a coffee table art book featuring 170 original works. Mellencamp began to paint earnestly in 1980, drawing inspiration for his artwork from the German Expressionism movement of the 20th century. This exhibition provides an excellent opportunity for our teaching museum to connect IU students and our community with contemporary art.” “We look forward to celebrating his work as a visual artist, and we are thrilled to host an exhibition of work by a Hoosier native who has contributed so much to our community. Kelley Director of the Eskenazi Museum of Art. “The IU Eskenazi Museum of Art is pleased to present this exhibition of artwork by John Mellencamp,” said David A. It will serve as a gateway for students to experience and engage with Mellencamp’s original works of art. The exhibition will showcase Mellencamp’s visual artistic expression and pay tribute to his accomplishments as a contemporary artist. Whitten also announced that the Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University will partner with Mellencamp to launch an exhibition in the 2023-24 academic year. The sculpture - funded by a group of donors, including John and Michelle Vickery, Randy Hoffman, Allen Grubman, and others who wish to remain anonymous - will rest near the Fine Arts Plaza on the IU Bloomington campus and will symbolize the strong connection Mellencamp has to his southern Indiana roots. The day included interactive talks, panel discussions and a live interview with the Hoosier singer.ĭuring the symposium luncheon, Whitten also announced that a sculpture honoring Mellencamp’s artistic legacy will be commissioned for the Bloomington campus. The donation of his archives was one of several announcements made at the one-of-a-kind symposium that brought academic scholars, music industry leaders, journalists and more to campus for a deep dive into the cultural and social impact of Mellencamp’s vast oeuvre. The archives will be a focal point for IU’s efforts to inspire and equip students for successful arts and entertainment careers across creative arts disciplines. We are thrilled to honor him and celebrate his many contributions to music, art and IU.” “His collection will be an incredible resource for arts scholars and a clear source of inspiration to our students. “On behalf of Hoosiers everywhere, I am exceptionally proud of John’s lifelong association with IU and deeply grateful to him for selecting the university as the permanent home for his archives. Photo by Getty Images “John’s impact on music and American culture is immense,” Whitten said. John Mellencamp will donate his archives to Indiana University. The collection will include items related to his iconic artistry, social activism and philanthropy, and it holds original creative works, photographs, instruments and other significant memorabilia. Acclaimed musician, artist and activist John Mellencamp will donate an archived collection of his life and work to Indiana University, IU President Pamela Whitten announced at the Mellencamp Symposium held March 3 on the IU Bloomington campus.
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