Dear Branch Friends and Supporters,
What an exciting week this is at The Branch! Maurice Beane and a bevy of helpers have taken over the galleries, and they are putting the finishing touches on a beautiful new exhibit that opens to the public Friday, July 12
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, at 10 a.m. 60 Years of Italian Design is a stunning exploration of 6 decades of Italian Design that reshaped every aspect of design. You will absolutely not want to miss this incredible exhibit open from July 12 through September 15! In addition, Maurice will be running a pop-up store in our Library featuring some beautiful examples of Italian design, posters, post cards and everything Italian so you can take home a reminder of this inspiring exhibition!
A full calendar of events accompanies the exhibition and we are still adding new events. Everything from Italian wine to Italian fashion design, and classically beautiful Italian cars and scooters will be found at The Branch this summer, so come join the fun, and keep checking the website for alerts on new events!
Penelope C. Fletcher
Executive Director
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Maurice Beane, of Richmond, is an artist, art dealer and collector who is regionally based and nationally known for his deep knowledge and experience in the field of design. He is a renowned furniture designer and architectural metalworker, and started working with his hands at a young age.
Pick up a copy of
R Home Magazine
to learn more about Maurice Beane and the upcoming exhibit
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60 Years of Italian Design, 1940-2000
July 11-September 15, 2019
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The 1940-2000 survey presents a wide range of characteristic objects from the 60-year period: furniture, ceramics, Murano glass, works on paper.
Principal artists on view will include Osvaldo Borsani, Cesar Lacca, Joe Colombo, Ettore Sottsass, Carlo Malnati, and Gaetano Pesce. Other artists represented are: Alessandro Mendini, Fulvio Bianconi, Gio Ponti, Achille Castiglioni, Marcello Fantoni, Guido Gambone, Cesare Lacca, AldoTura, Piero Sartogo, Piero Fornasetti, Ettore Sottsass, Matteo Thun, and Barovier & Toso.
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Many thanks to our sponsors for
60 Years of Italian Design
and Its Programs:
LaDIFF
Patsy K. Pettus
George A. Whitley, Esq.
Anonymous
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Wine and Design Night
Thursday July 18, 2019
5:30pm-7:30pm
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Join us for an exclusive Italian wine tasting and experience our summer exhibition.
Wine & Design is the perfect summer date night! We hope to see you there. Limited Tickets available.
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DesignHOUR with DesignVA
Thursday July 11 at 6pm
Grandstaff & Stein
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designVA is an organization for young professionals who share a passion for architecture and design. Membership is open to individuals ages 21 to 40 of all backgrounds and skills.
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Don’t miss our latest venture with our partner Fireside Theater!
A new interactive theatre experience written and performed by Dante Piro.
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THE VERGE
Written and Performed by Dante Piro
Thurs, July 25 - Sun, Aug 4 @ 7:30pm + 4pm
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Upcoming Calendar of Events
Check our website for details and more information
July 18
Wine and Design Night
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see above
July 27
Vespa Brigade
– Vespa scooters circle Monument Avenue celebrating the arrival of the exhibition. Beautiful new Vespa Wine and Design Night scooters will be on display in our front courtyard.
August 17
Lamborghini Day
– beautiful Lamborghinis will be in our back gardens – come see these magnificent examples of Italian design and have your picture taken with one of them before exploring the exhibition.
August 22
Jay Barrows Gallery Talk
– spend an evening with Jay
Barrows, curator of the Frances and Sydney Lewis collection as he tells stories about these beloved Richmonders. Several pieces of their famed collection will be on display in the exhibition, and you will have the opportunity to stroll through the exhibition with Barrows. Tickets are limited and will sell out fast!
September 5
Saks Fifth Avenue Fashion Show featuring Max Mara Designs
– sip wine and enjoy the Max Mara fall collection at The Branch!
Tickets available starting July 15
September 12
Maurice Beane Shares His Insights on 60 Years of Italian Design –
join designer Maurice Beane for an intimate look at the exhibition he curated.
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The Branch Museum
of Architecture and Design
2501 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 655-6055
frontdesk@branchmuseum.org
www.branchmuseum.org
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