The first of its kind, this innovative program provides a unique view into the world of Texan and French contemporary art with an opportunity for the audience to meet the artists and be involved in the cultural exchanges. Go West is a dream of artistic capitals, Houston and Paris, defined by their passion for culture and united in a common artistic project. It provides a venue and means for 75 French and Texan artists (painters, photographers, sculptors, video artists, writers, musicians) to document and tell their stories through a long-term dialogue and contemporary art in exhibits both in Texas and France.

The mission of "Go West I" is to create new artistic bridges between Paris, France and Houston, Texas; to foster understanding and advancement of art produced by well regarded and emerging Texan and French contemporary artists; to bridge the gap of communication and allow for deeper insight between artists and the general public.

Exhibitions will be previewed
IN PARIS - Hall Segur of UNESCO
September 19 - 30, 2011

IN HOUSTON - Williams Tower Gallery
October 27 - November 25, 2011
2800 Post Oak Blvd

More info is available on the Go West website

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Genre: French dub - Electronica
Zenzile came together in 1996 in Angers, western France, and are considered the initiators of the so called French “dub”. Though the dub genre is generally solely instrumental, the musicians of Zenzile are known for voicing their political ideas lyrically. Their recording career began in 1998 with their debut album, Dub Promozione. Their debut on the Crash record label came a year later with Sachem in Salem, followed by Zenzile Meets Jamika, also released in 1999. The band established itself as a frontrunner in the European dub and reggae scene with a rapidly growing fan base and discography between 2001 and 2006, releasing eight albums in that time period. In 2010, Zenzile embarked on a tour to support Pawn Shop, released the year before. At the same time, the group worked on a special cinematic live show featuring original music played over footage of German classic The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.

Tuesday, October 25, 6 - 7:45 PM - No Cover
Momo's, 618 West 6th Street, Suite 200

Wednesday, October 26 at 7:00 PM - No Cover
The Canyon at St Edward University (open area at Hunt, Johnson, LeMans Residence Halls), 3001 South Congress Ave

Thursday, October 27 at 10:00 PM - $10 Cover
The Saxon Pub, 1320 South Lamar Boulevard

For additional information, visit Zenzile's website

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It is Bernar Venet’s belief that the function of artist is to explore and discover “lands that are unknown.” In this regard Venet has been interested in the function of line because it is the basis of drawing. Originally Venet would trace straight and curved lines on white canvas with black paint. A few years later his work evolved and he was creating lines made of wood that he painted black and hung on walls. It was extremely important to Venet how the lines and curves were arranged when they were put on display. For him they were installations and they were set in place according to the space with which he had to work. Eventually Venet had an idea to liberate lines from mathematics and to make lines that did not resemble any known image. With his monumental sculptures Venet forges spatial perspectives, angles, and forms that surprise, challenge, and ultimately expand the perception of the viewer.

4033 State Highway 6 South
Sugar Land, Texas 77479

For additional information, visit the City of Sugar Land website

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