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
Patricia Olynyk
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 →
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
News about Leslie Laskey
Latest news (6-17-2021) about our dear friend, mentor, and BDG artist, Leslie Laskey. He is now at the BJC Hospice and hasn’t regained consciousness. Please keep him in your thoughts or prayers. He was going to be 100 on July 2, 2021.
Monika Weiss
Save the Date: Saturday, June 20, 2021. 4 pm. Monika Weiss will be showing “KATAIGIS” at the Streamfest Spring 2021, organized by Infrequent Seams (IS)More at Infrequent Seam
Saturday’s Opening Photos
Thank you to our 165+ visitors! Great safe time at the gallery’s all-day opening for the group exhibition BILINGUAL: ABSTRACT & FIGURATIVE. View exhibition online at BDG | ARTSY
You are invited to our Opening Preview!
You are invited to our Opening Preview for the group exhibition BILINGUAL: ABSTRACT & FIGURATIVE, and “Toxic Love” by Chris Rubin de la Borbolla at the gallery's vitrine space Window on Forsyth (on view 24/7)., Saturday, June 12, 2021. 4-8 pm. More at BDG | ARTSY | WEBSITE
Chris Rubin de la Borbolla
Tonight, while driving on Forsyth Blvd in Clayton, see an installation “Toxic Love” by Chris Rubin de la Borbolla at the gallery's vitrine space Window on Forsyth (on view 24/7). Opening is Saturday 6/12, 4-8 pm. Read more at BDG | ARTSY | WEBSITE
Say hello to BDG’s 2021 Summer interns
BDG interns, Claire Harkins and Zoe Scully. The gallery’s interns are always so very helpful running the gallery and installing the exhibit with me. Thank you, Nina, Jordan, Claire, Zoe and Grace. Meet the interns at our opening this Saturday, June 12, 2021, 4-8 pm. More at ARTSY / BDG
Take a Moment to pause and reflect this Memorial Day.
Memorial Day is a time to stop, reflect and honor all the brave service members who lost their lives defending our country. It’s not just a long weekend to kick off summer — it’s the ideal opportunity to say thank you for their sacrifice. (Images: WW2 Veteran & Artist, Leslie Laskey, 100 years-old. Arlington National... Continue Reading →
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