Over 250 people turned out for the opening of Gathering Light - the exhibition of the Knoxville Museum of Art's permanent collection of Beauford Delaney works last week!
© Wells International Foundation
© Knoxville Museum of Art
© Wells International Foundation
On Wednesday, May 3, roughly 90 persons attended the invitation-only, VIP opening. Chief Curator Stephen Wicks presented his concept for the exhibition, which brilliantly links photos and sketches displayed on a centrally located table with selected paintings and works on paper displayed on the walls of the gallery.
© Wells International Foundation
© Wells International Foundation
I followed by presenting the story of how I came to learn about Beauford's life as an African-American expatriate in Paris and why I became passionate about his personal and artistic legacy.
The general vernissage, or opening, was held on Thursday, May 4. Once again, the museum filled with visitors who were curious and eager to see the exhibition.
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© Knoxville Museum of Art
© Knoxville Museum of Art
Photo ops abounded!
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and sponsors of Gathering Light; Richard Jolly, artist
© Knoxville Museum of Art
Douglas McCarty of MHM Architects and Interior Designers,
sponsor of Gathering Light
© Knoxville Museum of Art
On the evening of May 5, I joined several members of KMA's millennial group, Art House, to celebrate the opening. We gathered for dinner at Bistro on the Tracks - an acclaimed Knoxville dining establishment.
© Knoxville Museum of Art
Art House's mission statement is the following:
Connecting a new generation to the Knoxville Museum of Art by providing exclusive opportunities to learn through art.
Throughout our exquisite meal, conversation was lively. Between exchanges of personal information and anecdotes, I shared stories from Beauford's biography and the Les Amis blog that centered on food.
Gathering Light will be shown at the Knoxville Museum of Art through July 23, 2017.
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