Another John Gerrard Story

So, last Wednesday, we had the luxury of hanging out with John Gerrard and his peeps at the Hirshhorn and the Ambassador of Ireland's house. Yes, I said it, Ambassador of Ireland's house. I could not help but feel like VIP as the receptions at both places felt a bit surreal. I had to snag a few pics, which I may try and add to this later. I almost wish that we had our critique before the receptions, though, because it would have been nice to be able to talk with him having met him during his big night. Regardless, he gave great feedback when I had my critique and really helped me focus on key parts of my work that hadn't really been addressed. I think that his reception was different than those at galleries, only because the bar and food were outside of the location of his work and you couldn't bring and food/drink inside the space. So, what ended up happening was most people would peek at the work when they get there then mingle outside after. And, because it was at the museum, there were only a few familiar faces around as opposed to the many you see at receptions in local galleries. I think I can say for those of us that had the opportunity to go, we had an truly memorable time.

Gallery Talk with Artist's Reception

We’d like to invite you to the artists’ reception celebrating the opening of the American University Museum’s late fall exhibitions, Virtuelle Mauer/ReConstructing the Wall, an interactive 3D installation by T+T (Tamiko Thiel and Teresa Reuter) and those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music, a solo exhibition by AU Washington College of Law alum Cole Sternberg.

The artists’ reception will begin at 6 p.m. following T + T’s gallery talk, which is to begin at 5 p.m. Special guest to the talk and reception is the German Ambassador who will introduce T + T’s art.

Exhibition Details:

Virtuelle Mauer/ReConstructing the Wall, an interactive 3D installation by T+T (Tamiko Thiel and Teresa Reuter)

In this project, the artist team T + T has digitally reconstructed a section of the Berlin Wall and its surrounding neighborhoods. Set primarily in the 1980s, the artwork is projected life-sized to immerse users visually and kinesthetically in the virtual world. Exploring the space via a simple joystick, users’ actions and movements trigger a web of scenes depicting everyday stories and historical events. Users are in effect the main characters, average Berliners who have to live day in and day out “in the shadow of the wall.”

Cole Sternberg: and those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music

Renowned L.A.–based artist and AU Washington College of Law alum Cole Sternberg presents an exhibition of works that blends the fields of international law and contemporary art to critically analyze human rights and the application of international law. Sternberg's works address a variety of human rights concerns from humankind's historical genocidal nature to U.S. government-sanctioned torture to Chinese labor camps.

Exhibitions are on view November 7, 2009 – December 20, 2009.
Also remaining on view is Australian Indigenous Art Triennial: Culture Warriors, closing on December 6, 2009.
For additional information please see the museum’s website http://www1.american.edu/cas/katzen/museum/index.cfm or contact Stefanie Fedor at 202-885-3678.
Light hors d'œuvres and beverages will be served and no RSVP is required.

Hope to see you there!

Date:	Saturday, November 7, 2009
Time:	4:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:	American University Museum

Closing Reception

If you plan on going to Baltimore, or even if you're not, there is a closing reception at Nudashank from 7-10pm.

Nudashank is located at:
H&H Arts Building
405 W. Franklin St.
3rd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201