Installation artist Anne Patterson conceived of the exhibition design for Houdini: Art and Magic at the Jewish Museum of New York.
Installation artist Anne Patterson conceived of the exhibition design for Houdini: Art and Magic at the Jewish Museum of New York.
Installation artist Anne Patterson conceived of the exhibition design for Houdini: Art and Magic at the Jewish Museum of New York.
Installation artist Anne Patterson conceived of the exhibition design for Houdini: Art and Magic at the Jewish Museum of New York.
Installation artist Anne Patterson conceived of the exhibition design for Houdini: Art and Magic at the Jewish Museum of New York.
Installation artist Anne Patterson conceived of the exhibition design for Houdini: Art and Magic at the Jewish Museum of New York.

Houdini: Art and Magic


Jewish Museum of New York
1106 Fifth Avenue, New York City

October 29th, 2010 - March 27th, 2011

Anne Patterson conceived of the exhibition design for the first major art museum exhibition to examine Houdini’s life, legend, and enduring cultural influence. Moving through the exhibition space, Patterson’s design emphasizes the theatrical nature of the famed magician and illusionist’s impact. Art and Magic features 26 recent works of art in a variety of media by such artists as Matthew Barney, Jane Hammond, Vik Muniz, and Raymond Pettibon.

For more information, see The Jewish Museum’s website.

Curator: Brooke Kamin Rapaport

Exhibition Coordinator: Gabriel de Guzman

Design Consultant: Sharon Davis Design