Ackland Art Museum: A glimpse of Circa 1958

As the Ackland Art Museum celebrates it's 50th year, it hosts one of its most extensive exhibitions. Director Emily Kass discuses this exhibition that showcases contemporary art. Artists like Warhol, Yoko Ono and Kenneh Noland are showcased. Visit www.dailytarheel.com for the high-quality version of this video and more DTH coverage.

Art credits
Kenneth Noland, American, born 1924: That, 1958-59; oil on canvas, 83 x 83 inches. Collection of David Mirvish, Toronto. Art @ Kenneth Noland/Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY
Morris Louis, American, 1912 1962: Theta Beta, 1960; acrylic resin paint on canvas, 104 5/8 x 233 ½ inches. Ackland Art Museum, Gift of Marcella Louis Brenner. ©1993 Marcella Louis Brenner.
John Chamberlain, American, born 1927: Nutcracker, 1958; painted steel, 47 x 39 x 30 inches. Private Collection, courtesy Allan Stone Gallery, New York. © John Chamberlain /Artist Rights Society (ARS), New York
Yoko Ono: Painting to Hammer a Nail, 1961/1966; painted wood panel, nails, painted hammer, chain; 13 ¾ x 10 ½ x 4 ½ in. Realized according to the artist's instructions; with permission of the artist. © Yoko Ono