UrbanGlass, the New York City based nonprofit established in 1977, fosters experimentation and advances the use and critical understanding of glass as a creative medium.
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From Egypt to Now (A Brief History of Glass)
6 Sessions: March 6 — April 10Saturday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Stirring Glows
The exhibition Stirring Glows features recently made neon works by artists who frequently incorporate this medium in their respective multimedia practices. While addressing the rich history of street neon lights, as well as the historical neon art production, the works displayed speak about and call the attention to urgent topics of our times. Features artwork by Alejandro Diaz, Graciela Cassel, Hannah Kirkpatrick, Indira Cesarine, James Akers, Jan Tichy, Kate Harding, Lucy Gillis, Patrick Martinez and Soledad Arias.
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Photo:
Jan Tichy, New York Nature, 2016
White neon, electronics
62 x 62 x 4 in.
Courtesy of the artist and Fridman Gallery, New York
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Wed 11:30-6:30
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Thu 11:30-6:30
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Fri 11:30-6:30
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Sat 11:30-6:30
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