Press Releases
Monumental New Sculpture to be named at Albright-Knox; Landmark Exhibition to open
June 29, 2011
What:
A massive event at the Gallery: the official naming and lighting of the new installation by the artist Nancy Rubins and the opening of Videosphere: A New Generation, the largest exhibition of works in new media ever organized from a single art collection.
Who:
Louis Grachos, Director, Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Holly Hughes, Curator for the Collection, Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Heather Pesanti, Curator, Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Artists: Nancy Rubins, Brody Condon, James Drake, Jaye Rhee, Kelly Richardson, Peter Sarkisian
When:
Thursday, June 30, 2011, 9:30 pm
Where:
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
1285 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14222
Background:
M&T Bank and Rich’s Catering are presenting a unique event, “atmosphere,” at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, celebrating a landmark new sculpture on Elmwood Avenue, and the opening of a major exhibition. The name of the new sculpture—by the artist Nancy Rubins—that has been drawing a lot of attention throughout the community will be announced at the event. More than 1,000 guests are expected.
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