Frost Spring Openings: Exhibits that Challenge the Concept of Art‏

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From: Frost Art Museum [mailto:frostartmuseum@frostartmuseum.ccsend.com] On Behalf Of Frost Art Museum
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 12:07 PM
Subject: Frost Spring Openings: Exhibits that Challenge the Concept of Art






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Join us for the opening reception April 17 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Because I Say So Sculpture from The Scholl Collection April 17, 2009 - August 16, 2009
Major collectors Debra and Dennis Scholl present the often unseen sculpture that is central to their significant contemporary art collection. As collectors, the Scholls describe their process20as looking for "work that succeeds both on and below the surface, evoking a strong response, and not necessarily a positive one. For example, works by Zhang Huan or Catherine Opie invariably generate a reaction, but it is seldom one of pleasure." This exhibit will showcase larger scale sculptural works that compliment The Museum setting.
Genetic Portraits by Nela Ochoa April 17, 2009 - September 6, 2009
Nela Ochoa is a multi-media artist working simultaneously in the realms of video art, sculpture and performance to explore the genetic codes of human bodies. Ochoa will create a site specific installation which investigates DNA in the body. Ochoa's work uses medical images such as X-rays to explore the complex relationships between DNA and body. She often uses her own DNA printed in latex as a starting point for her sculptural endeavors.
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Spring 2009, Wake April 17, 2009 - May 10, 2009
The BFA students at FIUs School of Art & Art History present a series of works produced during their tenure at FIU. Curated by Professor Pip Brant.
The Kenan-Flagler Family Discovery Gallery- Opening April 17, 2009
The Kenan-Flagler Family Discovery Gallery allows visitors to experience interactive acti vities designed to educate and entertain. This state-of-the-art Discovery Gallery consists of 13 stations including the computer-based display, Picture Yourself, where a camera takes an image of a person's face and reproduces it on a touch screen. Participants can then trace the contours of the face with their fingers and print the finished product. The Kenan-Flagler Discovery Gallery is possible due to the support of the William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust. The William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust was established in 1965 from the estate of William Rand Kenan, Jr., who was born in Wilmington in 1872 and graduated from UNC in 1894. Kenan was a scientist, chemical and mechanical engineer, business executive, dairy farmer and philanthropist.




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April 22nd, 2009
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