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Art exhibition, services and events in the Frederick and Kazuko Harris Fine Arts Library

Archive for the 'Painting' Category

Yao Ceremonial Artifacts Collection

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

An exhibit of the Yao Collection is now on view at the Multicultural Center Gallery in Baker Center. The Opening Reception will take place during Ohio University’s International Week, on Thursday, May 14th, from 5 to 7pm.
A gift from Frederick Harris (Hon. PhD, 1997) and collecting partners Robert Fallon (BA, 1969), and Ms. Nguyen Thi [...]

Betty LaDuke, an Artist’s Journey

Friday, February 27th, 2009

As part of the 10-year anniversary celebration of the Institute of the African Child, part of Ohio University’s Center for International Studies, artist Betty LaDuke will exhibit her paintings at Alden Library, Fine Arts gallery space, from March 3rd through April 20, 2009.
“An upbeat, contemporary view of African life emerges in [...]

“Companionship”

Wednesday, May 16th, 2007

Senior painting major, David Hausman has created a nearly forty-foot long installation in the Alden Library stair tower: “My idea for the shape revolved around keeping you company as it follows you up or down the stairs.”
The project was funded, in part, by a Dean’s Undergraduate Creative Research Award and will be on view through [...]

Dogs in Art

Monday, April 30th, 2007

Guest curator: Sonja Caldwell
“Dogs are a common and welcome site in art, particularly in Western art, but in art from many cultures….Sometimes, dogs are used to represent certain traits, like loyalty or fidelity, but just as often, it is for the joy that dogs bring to the canvas, or work….
Some of the greatest artists of [...]

Mateo Galvano

Thursday, January 26th, 2006

Alden Library will host an exhibition of selected works by abstract painter Mateo Galvano from February 10 until March 18.
The art will be on display in the Learning Commons, located on the 2nd floor. An opening reception will be held on Friday, February 10, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
In addition, Mr. Galvano will [...]