CULTURAL AGENDA _ March 2010
The Lens of Impressionism: Photography and Painting Along the Normandy Coast, 1850–1874
February 21–May 23, 2010
Dallas Museum of Art, Chilton I Gallery
1717 North Harwood Street, Dallas, TX 75201
The Lens of Impressionism is an exploration of Impressionist painting’s response to early photography within the context of a single geographic locale that was intensely explored by painters and photographers in the second half of the 19th century, the coast of Normandy.
The exhibition will include approximately 90 works, including photographs, paintings, drawings and prints. Forty photographs, most of them vintage prints, and thirty-eight paintings, pastels and watercolors will be shown, along with a selection of prints, maps and ephemera evoking the new touristic culture of the Normandy coast.
Open hours:
Tuesday and Wednesday: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Friday*, Saturday, and Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Admission fees:
DMA members FREE
Adults $10
Senior citizens (65 and over) $7
Military Personnel* $7
Students* $5
Children under 12 Free
* with current ID
www.dm-art.org/
Dallas Museum of Art, Chilton I Gallery
1717 North Harwood Street, Dallas, TX 75201
The Lens of Impressionism is an exploration of Impressionist painting’s response to early photography within the context of a single geographic locale that was intensely explored by painters and photographers in the second half of the 19th century, the coast of Normandy.
The exhibition will include approximately 90 works, including photographs, paintings, drawings and prints. Forty photographs, most of them vintage prints, and thirty-eight paintings, pastels and watercolors will be shown, along with a selection of prints, maps and ephemera evoking the new touristic culture of the Normandy coast.
Open hours:
Tuesday and Wednesday: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Friday*, Saturday, and Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Admission fees:
DMA members FREE
Adults $10
Senior citizens (65 and over) $7
Military Personnel* $7
Students* $5
Children under 12 Free
* with current ID
www.dm-art.org/
Monumental sculpture exhibition of works by Bernar Venet
January 23 -September 30, 2010
Houston’s historic Hermann Park
On January 23, 2010, the Texan-French Alliance for the Arts (TFAA) will unveil a nine-month exhibition of sculptures by the internationally acclaimed French artist, Bernar Venet. Houston will join the ranks of over 20 other international cities including Paris, Brussels, Hong Kong, Sao Paulo, New York, and Chicago to host a Bernar Venet exhibition. 15 monumental sculptures will be sited by the artist and McClain Gallery, Houston in eight locations throughout scenic Hermann Park.
More about the exhibition on TFAA website...
Visit the official website : www.bernarvenet.com
Houston’s historic Hermann Park
On January 23, 2010, the Texan-French Alliance for the Arts (TFAA) will unveil a nine-month exhibition of sculptures by the internationally acclaimed French artist, Bernar Venet. Houston will join the ranks of over 20 other international cities including Paris, Brussels, Hong Kong, Sao Paulo, New York, and Chicago to host a Bernar Venet exhibition. 15 monumental sculptures will be sited by the artist and McClain Gallery, Houston in eight locations throughout scenic Hermann Park.
More about the exhibition on TFAA website...
Visit the official website : www.bernarvenet.com
Because the night
Saturday, February 6 at 7pm
Aurora Picture Show
800 Aurora Street, Houston, Tx 77009
Phone: 713-868-2101
Mayhem, sex, battles, romance, war, dreams, and abstract works that evoke the poetics of night. Inspired by Patti Smith’s recording “Because the Night,” Catherine Forster of LiveBox has curated a program of short works that reflect the many facets of human behavior and habitats of the night. Artists featured in the program include: Caleb Engstrom, Fabienne Gautier, Paulo Fernandez, Christina McPhee, Midori Sakuraï, Pierre St-Jacques, and Michael Szpakowski.
$7 fees for Aurora picture show non-member
www.aurorapictureshow.org
Aurora Picture Show
800 Aurora Street, Houston, Tx 77009
Phone: 713-868-2101
Mayhem, sex, battles, romance, war, dreams, and abstract works that evoke the poetics of night. Inspired by Patti Smith’s recording “Because the Night,” Catherine Forster of LiveBox has curated a program of short works that reflect the many facets of human behavior and habitats of the night. Artists featured in the program include: Caleb Engstrom, Fabienne Gautier, Paulo Fernandez, Christina McPhee, Midori Sakuraï, Pierre St-Jacques, and Michael Szpakowski.
$7 fees for Aurora picture show non-member
www.aurorapictureshow.org
"Art de fleur" by Voahangy Grenier
January 16-February 14, 2010
Green House Gallery
Discover Art de Fleur at Green House Gallery as the Montrose gallery features an exhibition of work by internationally acclaimed French artist Voahangy Grenier.
Houston is one of those rare places where you can see flowers in the middle of winter. And one of the best places to see them during the third week in January will be in the Montrose section of Houston when Green House Gallery presents "Art de Fleur." Featuring the dazzling floral art of French artist Voahangy Grenier, the "Art de Fleur" exhibition will be on view from January 16 through February 14. At the exhibition's opening reception on Saturday, January 16, from 6-9 p.m., Grenier will be on hand to discuss her art and answer visitors' questions about her work. In addition to meeting Grenier, reception visitors will also be able to enjoy snacks, wines and the gallery's signature libation, "Mina's Famous Green Punch."
Open from 12-6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, Green House Gallery is located in the Montrose section of Houston at 716 W. Alabama St. For more information about the "Art de Fleur" exhibition, upcoming events or Green House Gallery's artists, visit the gallery's website at http://www.greenhousegallery.com/ or e-mail mailto:info@greenhouseartgallery.com.
Green House Gallery
Discover Art de Fleur at Green House Gallery as the Montrose gallery features an exhibition of work by internationally acclaimed French artist Voahangy Grenier.
Houston is one of those rare places where you can see flowers in the middle of winter. And one of the best places to see them during the third week in January will be in the Montrose section of Houston when Green House Gallery presents "Art de Fleur." Featuring the dazzling floral art of French artist Voahangy Grenier, the "Art de Fleur" exhibition will be on view from January 16 through February 14. At the exhibition's opening reception on Saturday, January 16, from 6-9 p.m., Grenier will be on hand to discuss her art and answer visitors' questions about her work. In addition to meeting Grenier, reception visitors will also be able to enjoy snacks, wines and the gallery's signature libation, "Mina's Famous Green Punch."
Open from 12-6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, Green House Gallery is located in the Montrose section of Houston at 716 W. Alabama St. For more information about the "Art de Fleur" exhibition, upcoming events or Green House Gallery's artists, visit the gallery's website at http://www.greenhousegallery.com/ or e-mail mailto:info@greenhouseartgallery.com.