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SEASON OPENING: The (Spring) ReFRAME Party

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March 18, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

This is a staged photograph of a model posing as the Hindu goddess Lakshmi. She sits in a large lotus blossom and two white elephants flank her both sides. She was a red and green sari, her hair is dark brown, and she has four arms. Two hands each hold lotus blossoms, one had is low wiht the palm facing out and the other hand is held at her shoulder with palm facing out and coins are pouring out of this hand. This is a wish granting gesture.
Maa Laxmi From the Darshan Series 2011 Chromogenic print, brass embossed frame Manjari Sharma Born Mumbai, India 1979 Lives and works in California, USA

See what’s new at the BMA for 2022! Join us at The ReFRAME, an immersive celebration with a fresh perspective, inspired by art and culture from around the world.

The (Spring) ReFRAME Party sponsored by Medical Properties Trust highlights recently opened exhibitions, upcoming programs, and our outstanding permanent collections. 

  • Be the first to see our newest exhibition Expanding Darshan: Manjari Sharma, To See and Be Seen, a show that explores nine Hindu deities by juxtaposing vibrant contemporary art with historic ancient Indic art from the BMA’s collection. 
  • Hear from the artist herself with an exclusive in-person lecture by Manjari Sharma. Space is limited and registration is required.
  • Enjoy pop-up gallery talks, live music, and activities in galleries throughout the BMA 

ReFRAME Schedule of Events

4 – 5PM // Spring ReFRAME Member Preview // Members will be the first to see the new exhibition Expanding Darshan: Manjari Sharma, To See and Be Seen and enjoy the Member VIP Lounge featuring 5 minute portraits by Andy Jordan. Become a member!

4 – 9PM / Spring ReFRAME Member VIP Lounge // Members Room. Members of all levels are welcome to relax in the Member VIP Lounge with a private cash bar. Become a member today!

4:15PM // Members-Only Tour // Pizitz Gallery / BMA Members are invited to join Dr. Katherine Paul, Curator of Asian Art, for the first tour of Expanding Darshan

5 – 9PM / Face Painting // SmartLab / Face Painting for All Ages!

5 – 9PM // Open galleries // Explore all of our galleries throughout the night and enjoy a cash bar, food trucks, and DJ sets

5 – 9PM // 360 Degree Photobooth // Lobby / For a digital souvenir, hop in our 360 degree photobooth by Bliss Booth

5 – 9PM // Henna Art // Arrington Gallery / Embrace this beautiful ancient tradition with Henna Art with Blue Lotus Mehndi

5 – 9PM // Food Trucks // Front Entrance / Featuring Hyderabad Dum Zone, Battle Axes Feast

5 – 9PM // DJ Andrea Really // BMA Lobby / Dropping beats from around the world, DJ Andrea Really will get the party going

5:15PM  // Gallery Talk // American Gallery / Curator of American Art Kate Crawford highlights Georgia Engelhard’s Church

5:45PM  // Gallery Talk // English Gallery / Curatorial Assistant Hina Zaidi reviews contemporary artist Titus Kaphar’s Unfit Frame

6PM // Lecture // Steiner Auditorium / ReFRAME lecture featuring contemporary artist Manjari Sharma. Separate registration required.

7:15PM // Gallery Talk // African Gallery / Curator of Contemporary Art Hallie Ringle explores a recent installation Tunji Adeniyi-Jones’s Red Spirit

7:30PM // Sound Bath Experience // Jemison Galleries / Experience the soothing rhythms of a sound bath with Adi Kaur of BLK Yogi

7:45 PM // Gallery Talk // French gallery / Curator of Decorative Arts Anne Forschler highlights Pierre Gole’s Bureau Mazarin