Fall Arts Preview / Art: Visual Delights
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"Claret Ewer," 1899-1908 will be part of "Faberge: the Hodges Family Collection," opening Oct. 23 at The Frick Art & Historical Center.
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Carnegie Museum of Art launches its much-anticipated exhibition of the photography of the late Charles "Teenie" Harris, an endeavor that is as much about American culture and Pittsburgh history -- with a special focus on African-Americans -- as it is about the art of image making.
The Frick Art & Historical Center displays works by the great House of Faberge, famed comic illustrator Alex Ross exhibits -- and appears -- at The Andy Warhol Museum, and a U.S.-Egypt artist exchange comes to Mattress Factory.
Pittsburgh artists shine at the final two iterations of the 2011 Pittsburgh Biennial, opening at The Warhol and CMU's Miller Gallery (the final day to catch all five locations is Sept. 18 because The Carnegie's closes after that), and at the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh Annual, this year at the Society for Contemporary Craft.
The Craftsmen's Guild of Pittsburgh's A Fair in the Park offers a last opportunity to enjoy art/crafts outdoors Friday through Sunday at Mellon Park, Fifth and Shady avenues, Shadyside.
Following are other season highlights. Watch the Weekend Mag calendar for a complete listing of new shows as they're announced.
CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART: The 2011 Pittsburgh Biennial continues through Sept. 18, with exhibiting artist Stephanie Beroes in town to screen and discuss her cult classic 16 mm film "Debt Begins at Twenty" at 6 p.m. Sept. 15 (a Culture Club night, opens at 5:30 p.m., $10 museum admission includes one drink ticket). Exhibiting artists Zak Prekop and Jamie Gruzska give gallery talks at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
Culture Clubs will also be held Oct. 20 and Nov. 17. "Ragnar Kjartansson: Song" runs through Sept. 25, with an added video recently installed.
"Teenie Harris, Photographer: An American Story," a retrospective of images of Pittsburgh's Hill District by the late Pittsburgh Courier photographer, opens Oct. 29 (through April 8). A black-tie premiere gala will be held Oct. 28 (tickets start at $250; RSVP at 412-578-2552).
"Revealing the American Story: Personal Perspectives from the Teenie Harris Archive Advisory Committee," a panel discussion about shaping the show, will be held 1-2:30 p.m. Oct. 29.
"Picturing the City: Downtown Pittsburgh, 2007-2010," 86 recent images from nine contemporary photographers who call the city their home, has its opening reception 5:30-9 p.m. Sept. 22 and continues through March 25. Exhibiting artists Richard Kelly and Annie O'Neill give gallery talks at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 23.
In The Heinz Architectural Center, "Palladio and His Legacy: A Transatlantic Journey" continues with an opening reception 7-9 p.m. Sept. 23 and symposium "Building Insights: Andrea Palladio" 1-3 p.m. Sept. 24 (free with museum admission). The exhibition runs through Dec. 31.
Other architectural events include the screening of "Citizen Architect: Samuel Mockbee and the Spirit of the Rural Studio," on the late architect's progressive program for impoverished residents of his county, Nov. 12, and a symposium, "Irish Architecture Now," noon-2 p.m. Oct. 1 (both free with museum admission). Belfast native Cathy Wilkes has a solo exhibition Nov. 12 through Feb. 26 in the Forum Gallery.
First Published September 8, 2011 12:00 am
