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| Glenn Lowry, Kiki Smith, Carrie Mae Weems, Jeff Koons, Shahzia Sikander, Cai Guo-Qiang (and translator) |
Last night I had the opportunity to go to an incredible event. The US State Department was celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Art in Embassies program and honoring five amazing artists: Kiki Smith, Carrie Mae Weems, Jeff Koons, Shahzia Sikander, and Cai Guo-Qiang. These artists were all present for a panel discussion led by Glenn Lowry, the director of MoMA. It was fascinating to hear the artists discuss their work and their thoughts about art and diplomacy. Cai Guo-Qiang, had a great quote, he said " Sometimes art can do things that politics cannot." So true! It was hard to believe that I was in the same room as these artistic powerhouses. At the reception afterwards I nearly bumped into Jeff Koons! I wanted to snag a picture of him with my phone, but was too star-struck and shy...
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