FINAL DAY! Today is the last day to see our exhibition, ''Bilingual: Abstract & Figurative" A sincere thank you to everyone who came out to see the show! Opening at 11 today! Make sure to catch it before we close at 5 pm! Open online till August 30 at ARTSY - BDG Website
Studio Visit: Carmon Colangelo
Exciting studio visit today to see Carmon Colangelo’s new paintings for his upcoming exhibition “This and That”, opening September 3, 2021. More at BDG website
Robert Pettus (1938-2021)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing away of artist and friend, Robert (Bob) Pettus, at the age of 83 (12/20/1938 – 7/16/2021.) Our heartfelt condolences go out to his wife, Sharon Pettus and his daughter Airlia Pettus Gustafson, his family, and his community of friends, artists, and photographers. A life so... Continue Reading →
Yvette Drury Dubinsky
Gallery artist, Yvette Drury Dubinsky is presenting a solo exhibition “Marking Persistance” at Farm Projects, Wellfleet, MA.
James Austin Murray
Gallery artist, James Austin Murray collaborated with London-based designer Paddy Pike who creates high-end contemporary furniture with strong references to 20th century art and design for the Behspoke Collection. (Image: “IMMENSITY” (Cabinet) His upcoming solo exhibition “Hue, Brightness, and Saturation” opens September 3, 2021. More at BDG-ARTSY page
Patricia Olynyk
Gallery artist, Patricia Olynyk has an essay and collaborated for the publication “Art + Brain” for UCLA Art/Sci Center & Washington University in St. Louis. More at UCLA Art/Sci Center
Char Schwall in Surface Magazine
Gallery artist, Char Schwall has a work featured in SURFACE DESIGN Journal by Lauren Sinner. (Image: Char Schwall. “Nymphea IV”, 2020. Chiffon, silk, cotton fabric, sewn, appliquéd, 20.5 x 20.5 inches) More at Surface Design Journal
Always great to see people coming to look at art
“Bilingual: Abstract & Figurative,” a group exhibition of abstract and figurative artworks selected to showcase the dialectical relationship as well as explore parallel theoretical and conceptual concerns. Open Tue-Sat 11-5 pm. More at ARTSY-BDG webiste (image: Connor Dolan. “Self-Portrait in Blue”, 2021)
Richard Hull and William Conger
Gallery artists, Richard Hull and William Conger , are included in the group exhibition “Private Eye: The Imagist Impulse in Chicago Art” at the Indianapolis Museum of Art (May 21-Dec 5, 2021) More at IMA website
Stitching has long been an important form of social justice art through nonviolent collective action.
Saturday, July 10, 1-2 pm. The Field House Museum Speaker Series welcomes artist Susan Colangelo for “I Will Be at Your Side.” Story Stitchers youth poet Emeara Burns, who also serves the organization as Youth Program Director, will share an original poem. This program is free with a limited number of seats. Reservations must be... Continue Reading →
Yvette Drury Dubinsky
Gallery artist, Yvette Drury Dubinsky is presenting a solo exhibition “Marking Persistance” at Farm Projects, Wellfleet, MA. Read more at FARM PROJECTS
Andréa Stanislav vinyl + catalog release
Mattress Factory Museum of Contemporary Art is releasing a combo vinyl LP & exhibition catalog by Gallery artist, Andréa Stanislav, highlighting her current installation “Surmatants - Mars Rising” currently on view at the Mattress Factory. The Surmatants - Mars Rising LP/catalog booklet includes 1 translucent red vinyl LP, with music for the installation by Jesse... Continue Reading →
Tribute to Leslie Laskey
Photos of the Tribute to Leslie Laskey at his Manistee (Michigan) home on July 2nd, 2021. (Photos: Hannah Roth)
Leslie Laskey in the St. Louis Art Museum collection
The Saint Louis Art Museum has included two woodcut prints by Leslie Laskey into their art collection. (Images: Leslie J. Laskey, 1921–2021; “Highlands”, mid-1960s; woodcut. Leslie J. Laskey, 1921–2021; “Highlands II”, mid-1960s; woodcut. © Estate of Leslie J. Laskey) More at SLAM Website
Today would have been Leslie Laskey’s 100th birthday
I know that this birthday may be a difficult one for all of us who knew him as an artist, friend, student, mentor, and I wanted to let you know that I was thinking of you and him today. He was a loyal and unwavering friend to so many, before passing away on June 19,... Continue Reading →
Jill Downen, “Speak Truth” series
Gallery artist, Jill Downen opens her exhibition “Speak Truth” at the Charlotte Street Foundation, Kansas City, MO thru 9/2021. More on Jill Downen at BDG ARTSY
Today’s published obituary on Leslie Laskey.
The obituary on Leslie Laskey published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Terry James Conrad
Gallery artist, Terry James Conrad has a new art book published in conjunction with his solo exhibition “Object Permanence” at the Opalka Gallery, Russel Sage College, NY. More at Opalka Gallery
Buzz Spector at the MCA Chicago
Gallery artist, Buzz Spector is part of the exhibition “Unfinished Business” at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, curated by Michael Darling, Chief Curator (Second Floor, North Side). More at MCA Chicago
St. Louis Art Aficionados Mourn Death of Leslie Laskey
Both devotees and practitioners of visual art lost a local polestar recently with the death of Leslie Laskey. Laskey, considered a bona fide scholar and gentleman by many, died on June 17, just two weeks before what would have been his centennial, on July 2. Bruno David – a close friend of Laskey and namesake... Continue Reading →
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