Apr 30 Tuesday
All aboard the trolley at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum for a special 1904 World’s Fair trolley tour! From David R. Francis to Isaac Taylor, this tour will spotlight the people who helped shape the event that took place in Forest Park from April 30 through December 1, 1904.
20 million visitors attended the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, and some of those attendees traveled to Bellefontaine Cemetery to pay homage to a person directly connected to the new American Territory acquired in 1803!
Trolley tour tickets are free with a suggested donation of $5 each. Register now!
♦ Seating is limited and tickets are required.♦ We ask that everyone arrive between 9:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. for a prompt 10:00 a.m. departure.♦ The Trolley is climate controlled but weather-appropriate clothing is suggested as opportunities to disembark from the vehicle are available.
The Madrid-based artist Santiago Sierra presents "52 Canvases Exposed to Mexico City’s Air" (2019) in the Saligman Family Atrium. Known for his provocative performance and installation art that deals with the topic of social inequities, the artist has created with this work a visualization of the toxicity of contemporary urban life.
Sierra created the 52 compositions—one for each week in a year—by placing adhesive-lacquered canvases on the floor in a building in Mexico City with the windows open, allowing the air to settle on them. Each week he removed one canvas and had a conservator permanently fix the sediment that had gathered on its surface. The result is a disturbing time-lapse of noxious accumulation. "52 Canvases Exposed to Mexico City’s Air" refers not only to pollution in Mexico City but also to the increase of airborne contaminants in congested areas around the world.
Over the past three decades Sierra’s work has also focused on capitalist labor relations in art-world contexts to underscore their dehumanizing effects. In this work he does not replicate the human-on-human cruelty explored in his earlier works, but rather employs art as direct evidence of environmental degradation. Sierra’s canvases also turn our attention toward the systems of power responsible for these current conditions, making us see anew not just the air but also the policies that contaminate our bodies.
The exhibition is organized by Meredith Malone, curator.
In coordination with the exhibition "Kahlil Robert Irving: Archaeology of the Present," the artist Kahlil Robert Irving selected a series of contemporary video works to screen concurrently in the Kemper Art Museum’s Video Gallery. This is the second time the artist has curated a video series alongside a presentation of his own artworks. The seven videos he selected highlight intimate moments in time and space when Black people are present, emphasizing the fact that no matter the setting, “We are still here.” Locations range from a person's home, to family gatherings, to horseback riding in Oakland, California. These works are meant to remind some people that it is okay to be ourselves and to let others know that it is normal to see Black people participating in different acts or as a part of different metaphors. In today’s world, living is defined by adversity, resistance, and survival, all of which are inextricably linked to digital media. Digital media is variously used as a tool for protest, remembering passing moments , entertainment, and deception. The selected videos celebrate and acknowledge artistic practices that deploy a myriad of tools, technologies, and metaphors.
The participating artists are Lyndon Barrois Jr., Tony Cokes, Cameron Downey, Addoley Dzegede, Charles H. Lee, William M. Morris, Jefferson Pinder, and Tiffany J. Sutton.
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"Kahlil Robert Irving: Archaeology of the Present" features the artwork of St. Louis–based artist Kahlil Robert Irving. Clay-based works are at the center of Irving’s multidisciplinary practice, which examines digital media, memory, race, and Black life as subjects embedded in his ceramic sculptures. This exhibition features Irving’s new sculptures, videos, and paintings that together consider our relationship to the city street as a place and a concept, while also challenging constructions of identity and culture in the Western world.
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Abstract Unrestricted - a juried art exhibit. See how local artists bring together colors, shapes and patterns in abstract compositions. The exhibit is free and will run from March 29 thru May 3.The Soulard Art Gallery voted as best gallery in the St. Louis Magazine A list 2021 thru 2023 as well as voted best gallery in the Riverfront Times in 2023 is a co-op art gallery located in Historic Soulard. With artwork by 14 resident artists, we offer a diverse collection of works, including painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, photography, and jewelry. The gallery also hosts a group exhibitions in the main gallery every month for artists to submit their work for display.Gallery hours are Thursdays 4-8 pm, Fridays and Saturdays 12-8 pm and Sundays 1-5 pm.
Off-site EventJoin Dan Fuller, Event and Volunteer Coordinator at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum, for a public presentation off-site.Beyond the Gates: 1904 World’s Fair and the Louisiana Exposition at Bellefontaine Cemetery
Home of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis hosted the most unforgettable of World’s Fairs. Many of those instrumental in securing the honor and those who were significant to the Fair happen to call Bellefontaine their final resting place. We will discuss David R. Francis, President of the LPE, and Isaac Taylor, Lead Architect of the Fair – we will tell many stories of their impact on the Fair and the region. Many others will also be covered in this presentation.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Scenic Regional Library – Warrenton Branch912 State Hwy 47, Warrenton, MO 63383(314) 994-3300
CSZ 101 INTRODUCTION TO IMPROV
Are you looking for a fun and creative way to connect with others?
Whether you’re an introvert or craving the spotlight, Improv is a great way to learn to be in the moment, listen and share and create on the spot.
This class will help you practice the basic rules of Improv, while learning games to prepare you for future performances. Beginners will feel welcomed and supported while even experienced improvisers will get to polish their craft
8- week class
Dates:
April 30thMay 7th, 14th, 21st, 28thJune 4th, 11th, 18thShowcase: June 21stPrice: $225
Where? The Old Orchard Gallery / 39 S Old Orchard Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119.
Questions? CSzStlouis@gmail.comTickets: https://www.cszstlouis.com/tickets
May 01 Wednesday
Green Door Art Gallery presents All About ME: Mary Engelbreit Art Show, a new col-lection of 23 original drawings featuring the wit, wisdom and whimsy of the one and only Mary Engelbreit.Green Door Art Gallery is located at 21 N. Gore in Old Webster Groves. Hours: Wednes-day thru Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. www.greendoorartgallery.com (314) 202-4071