Of all the reactions likely to be observed among visitors to an exhibition of contemporary art-quiet contemplation, hushed commentary, a smile or a chuckle-a genuine gasp is surely among the most rare. Good art can be beautiful, intelligent, humorous or moving, but it takes something pretty spectacular to cut through the refined atmosphere of your typical gallery and evoke a real, spontaneous expression of astonishment.
The thing I admire most about Luis Cruz Azaceta is that he lets his art change, and change and change again. When he moved to New Orleans 12 years ago from New York, he was already in mid-career, with a big-time national rep for his cartoonish expressionist paintings and junk sculpture installations.
Exhibition Dates: December 4 – December 31, 2004 Opening Reception: Saturday, December 4 from 6–8 pm Gallery Location: 432 Julia Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Hours: Monday–Saturday, 10 am–5 pm…
The Arthur Roger Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibition of new glass sculpture and installations by internationally-acclaimed artist Dale Chihuly from his newest body of work, the Fiori series.
Exhibition Dates: December 4 – 31, 2004 Opening Reception: Saturday, December 4 from 6–8 pm Location: 432 Julia Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm…