Apparitions: Frottages and Rubbings from 1860 to Now

September 11 - January 03,2016

An exhibition of 100 works on paper that explores the historical roots and prominence of frottage, the method of mark-making through rubbing. Predominantly associated with Max Ernst, who claimed to have discovered the technique, frottage has an expansive history. This exhibition is co-organized with the Hammer Museum and is curated by Allegra Pesenti, Curator at Large for the Menil Drawing Institute.

On View: September 11, 2015 | 11-7 pm

Curator Talk: September 14, 2015 | 7-9 pm
Talk with curator Allegra Pesenti

Performance: November 07, 2015 | 8-9 pm
Performance by composer and percussionist Glenn Kotche.

Menil Collection 1515 Sul Ross
Houston, TX 77006
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