Press Releases
Works, from Home, a Mural Project from the Albright-Knox Public Art Initiative, Now Installed
The Albright-Knox's Public Art Initiative has completed installation of Works, from Home, the sixteen-artist collaborative mural responding to the conditions of the pandemic, at 43 West Chippewa Street.
Colorful New Mural Planned for 201 Ellicott Project
Today the Albright-Knox, in conjunction with the Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation, announced the creation of a new mural at Ciminelli’s 201 Ellicott Street project.
Artists to Begin New Murals at DL&W Terminal
Beginning in July of 2021, six artists will create new murals as part of Cobblestone Commons, completing a destination-making public art project that will further enhance downtown, especially the neighboring Cobblestone businesses and the site of the annual Cobblestone Live festival.
2021 AK Teens: Future Curators Exhibition Opens Today
The Albright-Knox is proud to present The Presence of Absence, the 2021 AK Teens: Future Curators exhibition, on view at the Buffalo Center for Arts & Technology, Western New York Book Arts Center, and online.
Albright-Knox Announces New Grant from the Henry Luce Foundation to Support Marisol Exhibition
Today the Albright-Knox announced that it has received a $300,000 grant from the Henry Luce Foundation to support the upcoming traveling exhibition that will celebrate the life and work of Marisol.
Comunidades Visibles: The Materiality of Migration Opening Soon at Albright-Knox Northland
On Friday, February 12, Albright-Knox Northland will open Comunidades Visibles: The Materiality of Migration. The exhibition will remain on view through Sunday, May 16, 2021.
Albright-Knox Hires Curatorial Fellow to Focus on Marisol Bequest
Today the Albright-Knox announced the appointment of Julia M. Vázquez for a two-year curatorial fellowship. Her primary responsibility will be to assist with a major exhibition and larger research initiative dedicated to the work of Marisol.
Comunidades Visibles: The Materiality of Migration, Upcoming at Albright-Knox Northland
Recently the Albright-Knox announced a new exhibition, Comunidades Visibles: The Materiality of Migration, at Albright-Knox Northland. The exhibition will open February 12, 2021, and will remain on view through May 16, 2021.
Albright-Knox Northland’s New Exhibition Provides Reflective and Compassionate Community Space
On Saturday, September 26, Albright-Knox Northland will open a new exhibition titled Seven Contemplations, by Caledonia Curry (American, born 1977), who works under the name Swoon.
AK Public Art Initiative Announces Springville Residency for Artist Bryan Metzdorf
Today the Albright-Knox’s Public Art Initiative announced an artist residency in Springville, New York, for Bryan Metzdorf (American, born 1982) at the Springville Center for the Arts.
AK Public Art Initiative Announces New Edreys Wajed Mural at Say Yes Buffalo
Today the Public Art Initiative announced that a new mural by Buffalo artist Edreys Wajed will be installed at Say Yes Buffalo. The design was produced in collaboration with local mural artist and sign painter James Moffitt, aka YAMES.
Buffalo Artist James Cooper III Creates New Mural Honoring John E. Brent
The Albright-Knox’s Public Art Initiative recently installed a new mural by Buffalo-based artist James Cooper III, depicting John E. Brent, Buffalo’s first African American architect, at the Buffalo Zoo.