Richard McCoy, born and raised in the Midwest, is an American arts adminstrator, curator, and former conservator-restorer, who is the founding executive director of Landmark Columbus Foundation.
Richards S. McCoy | |
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| Born | Hillsdale, Michigan, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Director of Landmark Columbus Foundation, curator, conservator-restorer, writer |
| Spouse | Tracey Gallion |
| Children | 3 |
Early life and education
editMcCoy grew up in Indiana [1] and received a B.A. in political science and journalism from Indiana University Bloomington, was a Fulbright Scholar[2] to Spain, and received a M.A. in art history and an advance certificate in conservation-restoration from the New York University Institute of Fine Arts.[3]
Career
editMcCoy began his career in art conservation and curatorial roles in prominent institutions, including the Lilly Library at Indiana University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Indianapolis
editHe then served as Conservator of Objects & Variable Art at the Indianapolis Museum of Art from 2003 to 2013. During this time, he also taught as an adjunct faculty instructor at IUPUI and Johns Hopkins University[4]. He worked on several exhibitions and projects with internationally recognized curators and artists. He completed many conservation treatments on iconic works at the museum and curated the exhibition "Indiana: By the Numbers" about the artist Robert Indiana's work from the 1980s. During this time, the museum was given the prestigious Ross Merrill Award, among other distinctions.[5]
Highlights of McCoy's projects at IMA:
- Conservation of Time-Based Art: McCoy worked on innovative conservation strategies for time-based media and digital art, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between artists and conservators to maintain the integrity of artworks over time.[6][7]
- Jean Tinguely’s "Chaos 1": McCoy oversaw the conservation and return of this kinetic sculpture, ensuring its functionality and aesthetic integrity.[8]
- Interview with Robert Irwin: McCoy conducted an in-depth interview with artist Robert Irwin about his installation "Light and Space III" for the IMA’s atrium, discussing the challenges and intricacies of conserving large-scale contemporary art.[9]
- Hands-Off Approach to Controlling Media-Based Artworks: He co-authored a paper on the implementation of a computerized control system for electronic media components in contemporary art installations, which enhanced efficiency and reduced gallery downtime.[10]
- Documenting public art with a community-based approach, including all of Tony Smith's outdoor sculptures.[11]
Columbus, Indiana
editIn 2013, he began working for the Columbus, Indiana redevelopment commission to create a plan and process to care for the world-renowned cultural heritage. In 2014, McCoy became the Founding Executive Director of Landmark Columbus Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to preserving and advancing the cultural heritage of Columbus, Indiana. The organization runs three primary programs: Exhibit Columbus, the Columbus Design Institute, and Progressive Preservation projects.[12]
Under McCoy's leadership, Landmark Columbus Foundation has grown significantly, gaining recognition for its progressive preservation and community engagement efforts. The foundation's signature program, Exhibit Columbus, explores community, architecture, art, and design, celebrating Columbus's modernist legacy. The program creates an innovative cycle of events, fostering innovative ideas and site-responsive installations.[13]
The foundation also undertakes significant preservation projects at National Historic Landmark resources such as First Christian Church and North Christian Church.[14]
References
edit- ^ Grossman, Dan. "Building Columbus, and some of the country's best architecture". NUVO. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
- ^ "Richard S. McCoy: University Honors and Awards: Indiana University". University Honors & Awards. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ "Richard McCoy". Johns Hopkins University Faculty. Johns Hopkins University. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
- ^ "Lab Tour: Objects and Variable Art - Smarthistory". Smarthistory. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Ross Merrill Award". www.conservation-us.org. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ Art21 Magazine (July 6, 2011). "No Preservatives: Conversations about Conservation". Retrieved June 22, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Indianapolis Museum of Art (May 8, 2017). "IMA Conservation: 5 Questions with Richard McCoy". Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ^ Art21 Magazine (April 19, 2011). "No Preservatives: Conversations about Conservation: Exploring the Freedom to Re-Present Value: A Discussion with Theaster Gates". Retrieved June 22, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Indianapolis Museum of Art (May 8, 2017). "A Conversation with Robert Irwin on Light and Space III". Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ^ Dilger, Brad; McCoy, Richard (2014). "A Hands-Off Approach to Controlling Media-Based Artworks". Electronic Media Review. 3. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ^ Kennedy, Randy (3 August 2012). "Project Enlists the Public to Document Outdoor Sculpture by Tony Smith". ArtsBeat.
- ^ "Landmark Columbus Foundation". Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ^ Loos, Ted (18 August 2017). "Columbus, Ind., Renews Its Big Design Legacy". The New York Times.
- ^ Henderson, Audrey (21 February 2024). "The modernist First Christian Church celebrates its iconic tower's restoration in Columbus". wallpaper.com.