Fluid translations of art at Associated Artists of Pittsburgh's centennial
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"Hydrogenated 2," a 41.5 by 52.5-inch photograph by Aaronel de Roy Gruber, is among 98 artworks in the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh Centennial Annual at Carnegie Museum of Art. Mrs. Gruber, who is in her 10th decade, is also represented by the only video work juried into the exhibition, "Reflections." -
"The Keystone Cops Bring The New World to the Cradle of Civilization," a critique of Middle East wars by Lee Forrest, is one of two paintings by the artist in the AAP Annual. -
"Art of Noise #49" is one of two works in this series by Susan Sparks in the AAP Annual. -
David Stanger paints two German-born philosophers, against a backdrop of destruction, in his "On the Concept of History: Theodor Adorno, Hanna Arendt." -
Wendy Osher's "Promise," is made of flags and flowers that had been blown by the wind from graves in cemeteries.
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In brief remarks at the opening gala of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh's Centennial Annual Exhibition, Donald Miller pointed out the 43-year age difference between him and his co-juror, Al Miner. That gap led to hearty debate during two days of jurying, but they were able to reconcile because, Mr. Miller said, "we spoke the same language -- that of art."
It is an apt observation for this 100th annual, a stimulating array of vision, media, experience, sophistication and expression that blends into a whole worthy of this historic moment in the organization's life. Although the works exhibited at Carnegie Museum of Art are diverse, they are compatible because they speak the same language.
Where: Carnegie Museum of Art
When: Through Sept. 19.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and until 8 p.m. Thursday.
Admission: $15, $12 seniors, $11 students and children ages 3-18, free under 3 and members.
Gallery talks: From 2:30 - 3:15 p.m. by exhibiting artists Ron Donoughe and Bill Wade, today; Seya Teruyo and Richard Claraval, Aug. 15.
Lunch & Learn: 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 19. Exhibiting artists Shelle Barron and John Mayer discuss their work; there is also lunch and a guided tour of AAP artworks in the museum collection. ($45, $36 members, register at 412-622-3288.)
Panel: 6 p.m. Sept. 2, "Pittsburgh Artists Enliven Our Cultural Landscape," a discussion led by independent curator Vicky A. Clark.
Film: 12:30 p.m. Sept. 11, "Samuel Rosenberg: Pittsburgh's Painter Laureate" (free).
Information: 412-622-3131, www.cmoa.org, www.aapgh.org.
This is in part due to the professionalism and insight of the jurors, who must make difficult choices for a greater good. It's to AAP's credit that it continues to invite jurors of high caliber to critique its membership.
Mr. Miller, now retired, served as art and architecture critic during the last 33 of his 43-year career at the Post-Gazette. He is author of several books on art and architecture, and he continues to write critical reviews from his home in Naples, Fla.
First Published August 1, 2010 12:00 am
