Panel Discussion on Marcia Marcus's Rediscovery Features Artists Angela Dufresne, Derek Fordjour, and Mimi Gross

A panel discussion examining the work of painter Marcia Marcus will take place on Tuesday, October 17 at 7:15 PM at the Eric Firestone Loft, located on the 4th floor of 4 Great Jones Street in New York City. The event, organized in connection with the exhibition 'Marcia Marcus: Role Play, 1958-1973,' will feature artists Angela Dufresne, Derek Fordjour, and Mimi Gross joining critic David Cohen. Marcus, a graduate of Cooper Union's celebrated early 1950s class alongside peers like Alex Katz and Lois Dodd, developed a unique style of graphic, stylized portraiture noted for its psychological depth and sartorial awareness. Her work also engaged with performance art, as she participated in early 1950s 'happenings.' The panel aims to reconsider her focus on women and Black subjects during a period of metropolitan emancipation, highlighting its relevance in contemporary social contexts. The discussion follows the recent rediscovery of Marcus's significant contributions to portraiture.