In celebration of its 10th anniversary in Water Mill, the Parrish Art Museum will be hosting a conversation between Ascan Mergenthaler and Philip Schmerbeck of Herzog and de Meuron and Hank Willis Thomas, presenting artist and co-curator of “Another Justice: US is Them–Hank Willis Thomas | For Freedoms.” Moderated by Museum Executive Director Mónica Ramírez-Montagut, who holds a Ph.D. in architecture, the discussion will explore the relationship between the Museum’s design from the architects’ perspective, as well as from the viewpoint of an artist curating and exhibiting work in the space.
Herzog and de Meuron’s design of the Museum integrates architecture and landscape in a plan that both respects and reflects the singular natural beauty and rich artistic legacy of the East End. The construction of the Museum reflects readily accessible materials and local building methods.
In the exhibition “Another Justice: US is Them,” on view through November 6, Thomas, along with other featured artists, adopt dynamic and responsive approaches to activate the full volume of the architectural space, including the outdoor space.
The event will take place on Saturday, September 3 at 3 PM on the Museum’s Terrace and is open to the public. Tickets are $12 or free for members and can be purchased at parrishart.org.