Rochester, NY - This MAG exhibition brings together 34 powerful American and European works, all created since the 1950s, that explore the biological, psychological or spiritual volatility of the human figure. The works, by such painters as Georg Baselitz, Hyman Bloom, Willem de Kooning, Eric Fischl, Lucien Freud, Alice Neel, Pablo Picasso, Jenny Saville and Julian Schnabel, employ a wide range of painterly effects to suggest the carnal properties of human flesh, as well as its metaphorical significance. MAG is one of only three tour stops for this show.

Paint Made Flesh has been organized by the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Nashville, TN. This exhibition is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and Humanities. On exhibition through 3 January, 2010.

This exhibition is made possible in Rochester by Victoria and William Cherry, with additional support from the George D. and Freida B. Abraham Foundation, the Herdle-Moore Fund and an anonymous donor.

A big thank you to Klein Steel Service for hosting a special preview of internationally-known metal sculptor Albert Paley’s upcoming exhibition at the Memorial Art Gallery. Albert talked about his long-time relationship with Klein Steel, and MAG’s Director of Exhibitions Marie Via gave guests a glimpse at some of the sculptures in Albert Paley in the 21st Century. Opening on May 2, 2010, it promises to be a fascinating exhibition showcasing his recent sculptures, drawings, prints and more.

A visit to the Memorial Art Gallery is a journey through more than 5,000 years of art history. From the relics of antiquity to works in the vanguard of contemporary movements, the Gallery offers a panorama of the world's art. The Gallery's permanent collection of more than 12,000 objects has been called the best balanced in the state outside of metropolitan New York City. In addition to its collection, the Gallery offers a year-round schedule of temporary exhibitions, lectures, concerts, tours and family activities. Visit the MAG at : http://mag.rochester.edu/