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Nada/Mason Gallery Displays 9/11 Exhibit by Mary Bernstein

NORTHFIELD, Mass.—The Nada/Mason Gallery at Northfield Mount Hermon School reopens for the season on September 8 with Breaking News 9/11/01–9/11/02, a show by Amherst artist Mary Bernstein. The exhibit runs until October 16.

Breaking News is an exhibit of 53 double-sided panels, each representing one week of the year beginning 9/11/01 and ending 9/11/02. One side is a collage of news headlines and images arranged with the artist’s personal material and reflections. The other side is an original painting of the week. “We now are beginning to see this important juncture through the perspective of time,” says Bernstein. “We are living with the reactions that flow from this dramatic event and witnessing the unfolding of its historical impact. In an attempt to provide some context I have also provided an overview of historical events from 1946-2004 (years of the artist’s lifetime) to give another perspective of what came before, and some highlights of the years that have followed.”

The Nada/Mason Gallery, which is open to the public, is located in Bolger Arts Center on the Northfield campus. Hours are noon to 6 PM, daily. An open forum with Bernstein will be held at the gallery on September 11 from 4 to 6 pm. For more information, contact gallery director Lisa Schmitt at 498-3297, ldschmitt@nmhschool.org.

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