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New Exhibit Explores Whistler’s Art and Printmaking in NSU Library’s Second Floor Gallery – Now Through June 13
FT. LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – Enjoy original artwork created by James McNeill Whistler and those he influenced at the newest exhibit in the Second Floor Gallery at Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center.
The exhibit, The Defining Line: Whistler and Friends as Printmakers, is open now through June 13. It features a collection of more than 24 original etchings and lithographs by the American artist James McNeill Whistler, along with nine prints by some of his followers. Some of Whistler’s major works are on display, including part of the Thames Set.
On loan from the private collection of Albert E. Kalson, Professor Emeritus of Purdue University, this is the first time that the exhibit has been displayed for the public.
The exhibit is FREE and open to the public during the following hours:
- Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
As part of the exhibit, there will also be special presentations including:
- “How Etchings are Made” on Saturday, May 22 at 2 p.m.
Celeste Pierson, an award-winning art teacher from University School of NSU, will present a demonstration on printing of etchings, by bringing in her own etching press.
- Exhibit Tour on Friday, May 28 at 9 a.m.
As part of the NSU’s weekly Speaker’s Forum hosted by Larry Calderon, Ed.D., NSU’s vice president for community and governmental affairs.
For more information on the exhibit or related events, please visit www.nova.edu/library/main or call 954-262-4637.
Media Contact:
Andra Liwag, NSU Office of Public Affairs
954-262-5309 (office), 954-873-8494 (cell), andrali@nova.edu