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“Mystery and Benevolence: Masonic and Odd Fellows Folk Art from the Kendra and Allan Daniel Collection”

  • Art, Contemporary art
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Time Out says

If you’re the sort who believes in conspiracy theories and thinks the world is being secretly run by Masons and the Illuminati, this show may not be for you. On the other hand, maybe you should check it out all the same. On view are items used in and related to the rituals of Freemasonry and Odd Fellows, and needless to say, they are rich in Masonic symbols—the Blazing Star, the Masonic Eye, the Square and Compasses—that are at once mystical, surreal and spooky. But more importantly, these objects are amazing examples of folk art with roots in the Enlightenment and the American Revolution, thanks to Founding Fathers like Washington, Franklin and Monroe, all of whom were Masons. The show plumbs the still-secretive nature of a society that’s had a more significant impact on history than most people realize, even if they don’t rule the world. (We think).

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