DeCordova prepares for 2019 Biennial opening

The deCordova and Museum building is temporarily closed as it installs deCordova New England Biennial 2019, which opens on April 5. The exhibition will feature works of art and newly commissioned installations by 23 New England-based artists, showcasing the dynamism, variety, and quality of art making in the region.

Featuring work across diverse media including painting, sculpture, video, photography, fiber art, and ceramics, the Biennial will occupy all galleries of the museum and extend into the Sculpture Park with new site-specific commissions. It will be on view through September 15, 2019. An accompanying publication and a full slate of public programming and performances will enrich the show’s presentation.

The 2019 deCordova Biennial artists are Mildred Beltré, William Binnie, Bradley Borthwick, Jenny Brillhart, Eli Brown, Carl D’Alvia, Anoka Faruqee and David Driscoll, Ken Grimes, Yoav Horesh, Erin Johnson, George Longfish, Eva Lundsager, Jonathan Mess, Zoe Pettijohn Schade, Jordan Seaberry, Alexandria Smith, Sheida Soleimani, Emilie Stark-Menneg, Chanel Thervil, Stephen Tourlentes, Elizabeth Tubergen, and Bhakti Ziek.

Exhibition organizers are Sarah Montross, curator; Sam Adams, Koch curatorial fellow; Elizabeth Upenieks, curatorial assistant; Martina Tanga, former Koch curatorial fellow; and Scout Hutchinson, former curatorial assistant. 

While the museum building is closed, the deCordova is offering half-price admission to the Sculpture Park. The museum will reopen April 5 when the Biennial goes on view to the public, but the Cafe and Store will be open daily with normal hours during this time.