I WANT Candy
The Sweet Stuff in American Art
While isolated images of candy and other sweets appear in American art before the 19th century, standarized factory production and candy's ubiquitous presence in mass marketing resulted in sweets frequently being used as subject matter for American artists in the second half of the 20th century.
While much of the art in I WANT Candy is beautifully “sugar coated” to the eye, many of the works are confrontational and encourage a re-examination of traditional values and assumptions underlying American life. In more ways than one, this exhibition truly exemplifies the sweet stuff in American art.
Itinerary
Fresno Metropolitan Museum
June 26- September 6, 2009
Venue 1
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September 18- November 29, 2009
Venue 2
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December 11- February 21, 2010
Venue 3
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March 5- May 16, 2010
Venue 4
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May 28- August 8, 2010
Venue 5
Reservered for Contempoary Art Center of Virginia
August 20- October 31, 2010
Venue 6
Available
November 12- January 23, 2011
Venue 7