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DoNArTNeWs – Sam Maitin, Touch, ArT CrAwL…

DoNArTNeWs – 4/27/08

Thursday, DoN and Art Friends Alden Cole, Shoshana Aron and Aida Berzins attended the opening of Color, Spirit, Innovation: The Art of Sam Maitin – Selections from a Fifty Year Career atThe Art Institute of Philadelphia, 1622 Chestnut Gallery.  Curated by Sam’s wife and artist Bob Jackson, the party was well attended by friends, family and admirers to celebrate the brilliant career of one of Philadelphia’s favorite artists and teachers.  Maitin was a modern renaissance man working in mixed media, intent on sending messages, encoding his work with symbolism and speaking out against injustices like the war (Viet Nam that is), rascism (Aparteid that is) and volunteering his talents to various Philadelphia institutions (like The Philadelphia Theater company).  Maitin’s art work helped define the modern visual landscapes of the city of Philadelphia (art card).  Co-curator Bob Jackson credits Maitin with his own artistic breakthrough and now leads a weekly workshop at The Plastic Club – the legacy lives on.Art opening celebrating the career of Sam Maitin @ The Art Institute of Philadephia Gallery.

Art opening celebrating the career of Sam Maitin @ The Art Institute of Philadephia Gallery.

Mixed media by Sam Maitin @ The Art Institute.

Mixed media by Sam Maitin @ The Art Institute.

 This piece is from the 1960s by Sam Maitin.

This piece is from the 1960s by Sam Maitin.Phyllis & Bob Jackson (co-curator) @ Sam Maitin retrospective opening party.  The Sam Maitin exhibit is up through May 30th.

Phyllis & Bob Jackson (co-curator) @ Sam Maitin retrospective opening party.  The Sam Maitin exhibit is up through May 30th.

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