Guggenheim Museum launches Social Practice Art Initiative with Edmond de Rothschild Foundation grant
A new Social Practice Art Initiative has been launched by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, funded through a grant from the Edmond de Rothschild Foundation. This program aims to create innovative approaches to public engagement via community-focused artist projects. The museum has chosen two inaugural commissions for development and presentation in New York City during 2016 and 2017. These first Social Practice Projects will be led by artists Marc Bamuthi Joseph and the collaborative team of Jon Rubin and Lenka Clayton. The initiative represents a significant institutional commitment to socially engaged artistic practices.
Key facts
- The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum announced the Social Practice Art Initiative
- The initiative is funded by a grant from the Edmond de Rothschild Foundation
- The program seeks to develop new forms of public engagement through artist projects
- Projects will engage with community
- Two commissions have been selected as the first Social Practice Projects
- Marc Bamuthi Joseph will lead one commission
- Jon Rubin and Lenka Clayton will lead another commission
- Projects will be presented in New York City in 2016 and 2017
Entities
Artists
- Marc Bamuthi Joseph
- Jon Rubin
- Lenka Clayton
Institutions
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
- Edmond de Rothschild Foundation
Locations
- New York City
- United States