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The Cyrus and Myrtle Katzen Arts Center, which houses the AU Museum, opened in 2005 |
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Katzen's Spring Exhibits Will Showcase International Artists
THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY MUSEUM, which is housed in the new Katzen Arts Center and showcases contemporary art from the nation's capital and around the world, will present two international exhibits this spring.
Resolutions: New Art from Northern Ireland will be open to the public April 22 through July 29. This exhibit will run in conjunction with the 2007 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, which is held on the National Mall and each year focuses on a few countries or regions. Jack Rasmussen, the Museum's director and curator, traveled to Northern Ireland last fall to select the 18 artists whose work will be featured. In his words, "every style, genre, and medium is represented in this reflection on the continuing resolution of the country's past political troubles."
Argentina will also be in the spotlight with the Diseño Shakespear exhibit, which will run from May 22 through June 24. "I was intrigued by this artist, Ronald Shakespear, who for decades has specialized in environmental design," explained Rasmussen. "His graphic design work can be seen all over the country, from the zoo to the subway network of Buenos Aires."
Made possible by benefactors Dr. Cyrus and Myrtle Katzen, AU's beautiful arts center opened in the fall of 2005. The 130,000-foot venue brings together in one space all of AU's visual and performing arts programs. Students enjoy state-of-the art facilities and the Museum provides to the AU and larger community permanent collections and exciting special exhibits each season. For more information about hours, tours, and exhibits, visit the Museum web site.
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