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Rough and Tumble: Sculpture by Eric Conrad

Posted by mlw422 on May 8, 2019

patron views Us Two, a sculpture of two anamorphic figures made from Hand Woven Fabric, Steel, Zippers.
Us Two Hand Woven Fabric, Steel, Zippers.
Soft sculpture of two intertwined anamorphic figures. titled, Echo. Made from handwoven fabric, used clothing, steel, zippers
Echo. handwoven fabric, steel, zippers
Transformer. A soft sculpture, anamorphic in form made from handwoven fabric, steel, zippers
Transformer. handwoven fabric, steel, zippers

Exhibition Dates: September 10 – November 23, 2019

Eric Conrad employs resolutely “anti-art” materials such as cast-off clothing, team mascots and cheap souvenirs to create sculptures that are simultaneously funny, creepy and surprisingly moving. His works, which typically involve multiple figures in awkward situations, evoke the general confusion of life, love, thwarted desires and mistaken signals. The inherently democratic nature… Read more

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Contemporary Work from the Collection

Posted by mlw422 on March 30, 2019

Dual. cast porcelain wall mounted sculpture
Dual. cast porcelain
sculpture by Brian Painter titled, Portrait of the Artist as a Dog. brass and steel. Dog whose legs become leafless tree branche, pulling a sled full of milkbones.
Sculpture by Brian Painter titled Portrait of the Artist as a Dog. brass, steel

Exhibition Dates: April 16–May 18, 2019

This exhibition spotlights acquisitions from the last several years that align with the mission of the NAU Art Museum to collect and display works of art that challenge visitors’ perceptions and expectations. Our permanent collection is what makes our institution distinct from others in Arizona and the region. These works of art, in a wide range of media used in unusual ways, reflect the cultural value of our yearly special exhibitions,… Read more

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In This Together: Sixty Years of Daring to Create a More Perfect Arizona

Posted by mlw422 on March 27, 2019

The Enduring Hope by Barbara Brandel. recycled world stamps and acrylic, on paper. Image of the head shoulder and uplifted arm of the statue of liberty
The Enduring Hope by Barbara Brandel
Untitled. Stephen Marc. photograph of protesters in Phoenix, AZ
Untitled. Stephen Marc. photograph
Freedom From Fear: Reprise by Cheryl Berech. oil on cavas
Freedom From Fear: Reprise by Cheryl Berech. oil on cavas

Opening Reception: June 13, 2019, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.

 

Exhibition Dates: June 11–July 19, 2019

As part of the ACLU of Arizona’s 60th-anniversary celebration festivities, the NAU Art Museum is hosting a traveling art exhibition that reflects the ACLU of Arizona’s mission, In This Together: Sixty Years of Daring to Create a More Perfect Arizona.

“In This Together” is an exhibition of works that was conceived in celebration of sixty years of activism on… Read more

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Selections from the Marguerite Hettel Weiss Bequest

Posted by mlw422 on January 17, 2019

Diego Rivera. Image of a boy with a curl on his Forehead. oil on rice paper. A gift from Margurite Hettle Weiss
Diego Rivera. Image of a boy with a curl on his Forehead. oil on rice paper. A gift from Margurite Hettle Weiss
wooden sculpture, End of the Day, by John Rood.
wooden sculpture, End of the Day, by John Rood.
High Chairs, by Philip C. Curtis. oil on panel. A painting of four adult figures (all men?) in high chairs, one with his back to us holds an umbrella.
High Chairs, by Philip C. Curtis

Exhibition Dates: April 16–May 18, 2019

The Weiss Bequest was a significant factor in the establishment of the NAU Art Museum in the mid-1980s, and the museum is pleased to feature a range of the more notable sculptures and paintings from that gift. Of particular note are two portraits by Diego Rivera, which were restored a few years ago to an archival state that will protect the paintings for years to come. The show also offers works by… Read more

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6th Biennial Juried Exhibition

Posted by mlw422 on January 9, 2019

September 18 – November 17, 2012

Congratulations to the Place winners of the NAU Art Museum’s 6th Biennial Juried Print Exhibition!

  • 1st Place: Marilee Salvator, Growth Patterns 
  • 2nd Place: Anna Kenar, Armor (Torso) 
  • 3rd Place: “Briar Craig, Nostradam vs. Agnostic 
  • Honorable Mention: Richard Hricko, Sycamore I

A special thank you to David Williams, Professor of Printmaking at Northern Arizona University’s School of Art, for having launched the NAU Art Museum’s first print biennial in 2002. This biennial has grown over the years to become a favorite in our… Read more

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Paolo Soleri: Think. Draw. Build. Sustain.

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February 19 – April 13, 2013

The NAU Art Museum and the Cosanti Foundation will present an exhibition of architect Paolo Soleri’s renderings and models created over his forty-year career. This exhibition, titled “Paolo Soleri: Think. Draw. Build. Sustain.” will be open to the public from February 19 to April 13, 2013.

This exhibition is designed to appeal to many disciplines… Read more

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