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2013 Medal Award Honoring Glenn Ligon

Monday, May 20, 2013
6:30 pm
Ruth and Carl J. Shapiro Family Courtyard
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Glenn Ligon is known for his resonant works in multiple media that explore issues surrounding race, sexuality, representation and language. He frequently uses evocative text, quotations from culturally charged and historically relevant material by writers such as James Baldwin, Jean Genet and Zora Neale Hurston, both as a source of imagery and a means of addressing the politics of representation.

Watch Glenn Ligon's "Art: 21" video

The SMFA Medal is awarded annually to individuals who have made a significant and lasting impact on the art world, and recognizes their commitment to diversifying and communicating with the world through art. The gala—which includes cocktails, dinner and a silent auction—raises crucial funds for scholarships and educational opportunities for SMFA students.

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Please email medalaward@smfa.edu or call 617-369-3591 with any inquiries.

5:30 pm      VIP Reception
                     featuring a conversation between Glenn Ligon and President Chris Bratton
6:30 pm      Cocktails and Silent Auction Begin
7:30 pm      Dinner and Award Presentation
9:30 pm      Dessert and Silent Auction End
10:00 pm    After-party at the Revere Hotel (200 Stuart St., Boston)