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The CCS was the vision of Marieluise Hessel, a woman whose energy, dedication, and collection are the foundation stones of this institution. For her continuing commitment to and involvement with the CCS, I extend my warmest thanks. My sincere gratitude goes to Leon Botstein, president of Bard College, and Dimitri Papadimitriou, executive vice president of Bard College, for ten years of committed support. I would like to acknowledge Marcia Acita, assistant director, for the invaluable role she has played in the life of the CCS, and for her work on this exhibition. My thanks are also due to Colleen Egan, assistant registrar, for her diligent stewardship of the collection; to Michael Pilon, preparator, and Mark DeLura, for their capable work installing the exhibitions; to Carol Anderson, administrative assistant, for managing the crucial details; and to Elizabeth Fisher, curatorial assistant, for her cheerful and wide-ranging assistance. I am grateful to Ann Gabler, program development associate, and Barbara Maple, research associate, Bard College, for their ongoing efforts with fundraising; and to Emily Darrow, public relations associate, Bard College, for her assistance with press and publicity for the exhibitions. Once again, I am indebted to Ginger Shore, director, Publications and Public Relations; Mary Smith, art director; Diane Rosasco, production manager; Mikhail Horowitz, editor; and Francie Soosman, designer, of Bard College Publications Office, for their marvelous work on the exhibition materials and this publication. As always, I am grateful to Norton Batkin, director of the Graduate Program, for his support and friendship. The curators of these exhibitions are all alumni/ae of the CCS Graduate Program. It was a great pleasure to receive so many proposals from alumni/ae, and in turn to work with Ilaria Bonacossa, Cecilia Brunson, Rachel Gugelberger, and Tobias Ostrander, whose insightful exhibitions have once again provided a forum for fresh engagements with the Marieluise Hessel Collection. Amada Cruz |
