Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “Reconfiguring an African Icon: Odes to the Mask by Modern and Contemporary Artists From Three Continents”, 1660 [2011-361]

Download as PDF 1660 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 7 / Tuesday, January 11, 2011 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 7290] Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘Reconfiguring an African Icon: Odes to the Mask by Modern and Contemporary Artists From Three Continents’’ Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, and Delegation of Authority No. 236–3 of August 28, 2000, I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ‘‘Reconfiguring an African Icon: Odes to the Mask by Modern and Contemporary Artists from Three Continents,’’ imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to a loan agreement with the foreign owner or custodian. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, from on or about March 8, 2011, until on or about August 21, 2011, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these Determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, including a list of the exhibit objects, contact Carol B. Epstein, Attorney-Adviser, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State (telephone: 202/632–6473). The address is U.S. Department of State, SA–5, L/PD, Fifth Floor, Washington, DC 20522– 0505. SUMMARY: Dated: January 4, 2011. Ann Stock, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2011–361 Filed 1–10–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 7289] Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘Art in Cameroon: Sculptural Dialogues’’ Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:33 Jan 10, 2011 Jkt 223001 October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, and Delegation of Authority No. 236–3 of August 28, 2000, I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ‘‘Art in Cameroon: Sculptural Dialogues,’’ imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owners or custodians. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase, NY, from on or about April 23, 2011, until on or about August 14, 2011, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these Determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, including a list of the exhibit objects, contact Carol B. Epstein, Attorney-Adviser, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State (telephone: 202/632–6473). The address is U.S. Department of State, SA–5, L/PD, Fifth Floor, Washington, DC 20522– 0505. Dated: January 4, 2011. Ann Stock, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. 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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 7290]


Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition 
Determinations: ``Reconfiguring an African Icon: Odes to the Mask by 
Modern and Contemporary Artists From Three Continents''

SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: 
Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 
(79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 
1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 
Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of 
Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, and Delegation of Authority No. 
236-3 of August 28, 2000, I hereby determine that the objects to be 
included in the exhibition ``Reconfiguring an African Icon: Odes to the 
Mask by Modern and Contemporary Artists from Three Continents,'' 
imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, 
are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to a 
loan agreement with the foreign owner or custodian. I also determine 
that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the 
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, from on or about March 8, 
2011, until on or about August 21, 2011, and at possible additional 
exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is in the national 
interest. Public Notice of these Determinations is ordered to be 
published in the Federal Register.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, including a 
list of the exhibit objects, contact Carol B. Epstein, Attorney-
Adviser, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State 
(telephone: 202/632-6473). The address is U.S. Department of State, SA-
5, L/PD, Fifth Floor, Washington, DC 20522-0505.

    Dated: January 4, 2011.
Ann Stock,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, 
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2011-361 Filed 1-10-11; 8:45 am]
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