The Glass House, to Celebrate 70 years in New Canaan Conn. June 8th. 2019

THE GLASS HOUSE ANNOUNCES 70TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION  AT ANNUAL SUMMER PARTY JUNE 8, 2019 French High Wire Artist Philippe Petit to Perform Aerial Surprise at 2:00 PM  The Glass House announces its annual Summer Party to celebrate our 70th anniversary year with a dynamic program of performance, exhibition and auction to benefit the iconic Philip Johnson designed house (built in 1949) and 49-acre site. The site will be activated by French high wire artist Philippe Petit for a site-specific aerial walk. "The Glass House, since its opening 70 years ago (we are the same age), has had many, many visitors: but all used the door to come in!" states Petit. "I wish to change that: I will enter through the sky-and offer as a birthday celebration to this iconic building- an AERIAL SURPRISE!"  The 70th Anniversary celebration will also feature a performance by the Harlem based drumline and danceline crew, The Marching Cobras. We invite guests to celebrate with us, recline in the grass and wander the sprawling grounds. Guests are encouraged to explore the property from every angle, one can visit our art galleries showcasing our newest exhibition, Gay Gatherings: Philip Johnson, David Whitney and the Modern Arts or Summer Party artist, Adam McEwen's artwork, Chocked Rim, 2019, will be displayed in the Glass House. This graphite rim is the skull beneath the hubcap: a purely functional object which must be hidden. Additionally, Adam McEwen has created a limited-edition graphite sculpture to further benefit this significant milestone in our history. The work, entitled Hubcap, is a machined graphite version of the hubcap of a late 1950s Mercedes Gullwing coupe, a car which Philip Johnson drove. Guests will also have the opportunity to experience through virtual reality technology a simulation of the restored interior of the Brick House. The Brick House currently remains closed and requires much needed restoration. Tickets include a farm-to-table picnic by South End, rosé from Whispering Angel and artisanal cocktails. Enjoy a game of ping-pong or challenge a friend to a game of oversized chess. The day's picnic along with the event's festivities benefits preservation initiatives at the Glass House.  The Summer Party benefit auction, powered by Paddle8, provides the unique opportunity for discovering and collecting art from a curated selection of important artists including Josef Albers, Lynn Davis, Mary Heilmann, Maira Kalman, Alex Katz, Claes Oldenburg, Richard Prince, Herb Ritts, Cindy Sherman, and Lawrence Weiner as well as luxury trip packages and experiences.  The Summer Party is generously supported by Chelsfield, Hunter Douglas, and SRI Fine Art Services. Media sponsorship is provided by Cultured and Serendipity. Special thanks to 2x4, Aesop, Design Within Reach, Diageo, Earth Garden, Green & Tonic, LAFCO New York, Leuchtturm1917, LOQI, Madewell, The Monacelli Press, NEAT Coffee, Rockwell Art & Framing, Sugarfina, Tossware, VOSS and Want Les Essentiels. Ticket purchasers at the VIP Friend level and Platinum Table level will receive a single edition of the Adam McEwen sculpture as part of their donation. To reserve one from this edition please contact Isabel Richards at irichards@theglasshouse.org or 203.978.3011. Adam McEwen Hubcap, (2019), Graphite Diameter 10 1/2 inches. Edition of 16, 4 Aps Price $10,000 About the Glass House: The Glass House, built between 1949 and 1995 by architect Philip Johnson, is a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation located in New Canaan, CT. The pastoral 49-acre landscape comprises fourteen structures, including the Glass House (1949), and features a permanent collection of 20th-century painting and sculpture, along with temporary exhibitions.The campus serves as a catalyst for the preservation and interpretation of modern architecture, landscape, and art; and a canvas for inspiration and experimentation, honoring the legacy of Philip Johnson (1906 -2005) and his partner, David Whitney (1939 -2005). The tour season runs from May through November and advance reservations are required. The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a privately funded nonprofit organization that works to save America's historic places to enrich our future, reimagining historic sites for the 21st century. The guiding principle of this initiative is that historic sites must be dynamic, relevant, and evolving in order to foster an understanding of history and culture that is critical, sensory, and layered. ### Visitor Information:                                                                                 The Glass House Visitor Center and Design Store                         199 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840  203.594.9884                                                                 Open Thursday - Monday, May 1 - November 30,  9:30 am - 5:30 pm Tickets start at $25, including a tour of the site.  www.theglasshouse.org          The Glass House 70th #fineartmagazine