Dan Graham: Model Making
Dan Graham: Model Making
Dan Graham: Model Making
Dan Graham: Model Making
Dan Graham: Model Making
Dan Graham: Model Making
Education: High School through College

Dan Graham: Model Making

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Dan Graham: Model Making, Spring 2023
The Orchid Foundation, High School through College

The Orchid Foundation visited the exhibition Dan Graham: Is there life after breakfast?, curated by Peter Fischli, on view in our NY gallery during Spring 2023.

Students and organizers, inspired by the works on view, particularly the maquettes created by the artist and his peers, were guided through various techniques to create models of their own.

The Orchid Foundation is a mentorship and scholarship program dedicated to supporting underserved high school girls to and through college.

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In an event sponsored by the Orchid Foundation, students take a tour of the Dan Graham Exhibition at Marian Goodman gallery
In an event hosted by the Orchid Foundation students take a tour of the Dan Graham pavillion at Marian Goodman gallery
In an event hosted by the Orchid Foundation students take a tour of the Dan Graham Exhibition at Marian Goodman gallery
Students look at maquettes made by Dan Graham
Students look at maquettes made by Dan Graham

Before beginning the project, students toured Dan Graham's exhibition, which showcased a variety of works from over three decades. They looked for inspiration from the many models on display in the South Gallery, including prints, objects, and collectibles assembled as a private cosmology invoking the work of Fischli/Weiss— which ranged from informal bricolages to a few rare novelties from the artist’s personal collection. 

The students also met with various staff members of the gallery as part of their Career Day, learning about the many different professional paths one can take in the arts. 

Maquettes made by Dan Graham in the South gallery of Marian Goodman gallery

Installation View, South Gallery

Students inspired by the work of Dan Graham, make models
Students associated with the Orchid Foundation making models at Marian Goodman gallery
Students associated with the Orchid Foundation making models at Marian Goodman gallery
Using reflective mylar, colored plastic films, foamcore and cardboard, students learned a variety of techniques to create three-dimensional objects from their imagination. The gallery's art handlers assisted in carving surfaces to create curves and bases for their new structures. 

Final Projects

Maquettes created by students who were inspired by the Dan Graham Exhibition at Marian Goodman gallery
a maquette made as part of an orchid Foundation event at Marian Goodman gallery

Artist: Markayla
a maquette made as part of an orchid Foundation event at Marian Goodman gallery

Artist: Camille
a maquette made as part of an orchid Foundation event at Marian Goodman gallery

Artist: Nichole
a maquette made as part of an orchid Foundation event at Marian Goodman gallery

Artist: Naia
a maquette made as part of an orchid Foundation event at Marian Goodman gallery

Artist: Chris
a maquette made as part of an orchid Foundation event at Marian Goodman gallery

Artist: Alexa
a maquette made as part of an orchid Foundation event at Marian Goodman gallery

Artist: Jörg
a maquette made as part of an orchid Foundation event a Marian Goodman gallery

Artist: Sophie
a maquette made as part of an Orchid Foundation event at Marian Goodman gallery

Artist: Victor
maquette made by a student as part of an Orchid Foundation event at Marian Goodman gallery

Artist: Johanna
Maquette made by an art Handler as part of an orchid Foundation event at Marian Goodman gallery

Artist: Jörg

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