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Written by Lucky Tomaszek
Aug 11, 2010
From the portfolio “My German Trip,” by Warrington Colescott, 1992.
Milwaukee Art Museum kicks off its MAM After Dark season with Moulin MAM, a night of entertainment that pays homage to the life and work of Wisconsin artist Warrington Colescott, America’s premier satirical printmaker. The evening includes a burlesque show by Milwaukee’s Brew City Bombshells at 8 p.m. and MAM’s first-ever drag contest at 9 p.m., which will culminate with the crowning of the winner.
Currently on exhibit at MAM, the work of Colescott is heavily influenced by the vaudeville and burlesque performances he experienced growing up in Oakland, Calif. The internationally renown artist employs “sharp wit and vivid imagination to interpret contemporary and historical events in the tradition of William Hogarth, Francisco de Goya, Honoré Daumier and George Grosz,” according to MAM.
In addition to the burlesque and drag shows, Moulin MAM attendees can explore the Colescott exhibit, sample beer and cheese, and watch screenings of classic drag films. The event will also feature such popular MAM staples as the photo booth, DIY studio, snacks by Cafe Calatrava and a live DJ.
