Current Programming
Friday, August 28, 2009 at 5:00 pm -- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Gallery Theatre on the third floor of the Elaine Langone Center
A Conversation with William Christenberry and Andrea Douglas
Topics: Christenberry's work from the artist's perspective, and the curator's perspective
Followed by a reception in the Samek Art Gallery
Since 1959 William Christenberry has, through his art practice, attempted to “possess” the Southern landscape and culture that has formed his identity. A native of Tuscaloosa, Ala., he has returned to Hale and Perry counties consistently for more than 40 years to document changes and refresh his inspiration. In this pursuit to fix his memory of place, Christenberry has developed a visual language that encompasses drawing, painting, prints, photographs, sculpture and installation, all of which are represented in this exhibition. Read more
Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 5:00 pm -- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Rooke Lecture Hall in the Biology Building
A Conversation with Jiang Lu and Chen Pu
Topics: the artists' work, teaching art at a Chinese art school and university
This exhibition focuses on works on paper by two Tianjin-based contemporary artists, Chen Pu and Jiang Lu. Both Jiang and Chen make work that embodies ideas of journey. Chen makes silkscreen prints and Jiang creates ink and wash paintings. Read more
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 5:00 pm -- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Samek Art Gallery
Openning reception for "Jiang Lu and Chen Pu: Journey"
This exhibition focuses on works on paper by two Tianjin-based contemporary artists, Chen Pu and Jiang Lu. Both Jiang and Chen make work that embodies ideas of journey. Chen makes silkscreen prints and Jiang creates ink and wash paintings. Read more
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 5:00 pm -- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Samek Art Gallery
Informal Conversations with Collector Dr. Alfred Prince
Topics: collecting West African Art, observations on contemporary life in Liberia
Followed by a reception in the Samek Art Gallery
Dr. Alfred Prince has an extraordinary collection of West African art. With strengths including life-size carved wooden figures, masks made with a wide variety of materials, cast and worked metal objects, and wooden furniture, the collection is extensive. Read more
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 5:00 pm -- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Forum on the second floor of the Elaine Langone Center
A Conversation with Laurie Hogin
Topics: the artist's work and related issues
Followed by a reception in the Samek Art Gallery
This exhibition features one significant, large-scale painting each by six acclaimed painters. The artists address many important issues confronting humanity in the 21st century, including issues of race, war, the environment, misuse of power, human conflict, and sexuality. In a variety of ways, each combines an acute knowledge of painting, freely referencing painting genres including portraiture, history painting, landscape and allegory. Quoting historic painting passages and incorporating art historic subjects or styles into their own distinctive work, the artists make powerful, smart and challenging paintings. Read more
Recent Programming
February 2009
Study Gallery
Printmaking as a Democratic Medium class discussion led by Rachel Heberling, Printmaking Graduate Assistant (more about Printmaking as a Democratic Medium)
Friday, January 30, 2009 at 7:00 pm -- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Forum on the second floor of the Elaine Langone Center
Oswaldo Guayasamin: A Life in Art, Conflict and Resistance by Joseph Mella, Director of the Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery.
Followed by a reception in the Samek Art Gallery
