Schneider Museum of Art
Michiko Itatani: Moonlight Mooring
The Museum will be closed December 14, 2008 to
January 14, 2009 for the exhibition change over.
Upcoming Exhibition
Arps Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies
January 15-March 29, 2009
Opening Reception: January 15, 5-7 pm
Free and open to all
The Schneider Museum of Art will present thirty full-color images of some of the most unusual galaxies known, along with astronomical-themed works from some of the country's leading artists. Inspired by the book The Arps Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies: A Chronicle and Observer's Guide by Jeff Kanipe and Dennis Webb (William-Bell, 2006; arpatlas.com), this exhibit explores the strange galactic star systems observed by astronomer Halton C. Arp in the 1960's. His compendium of 338 galaxies revealed an assortment of bizarre structures produced when galaxies collide or interact with each other, or are driven by violent star formation and black holes. The latest images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope create a sense of wonder and awe, giving viewers a glimpse of galaxies that defy classification.
Complementing the science side of the show are fifteen American artists who also look to the heaven for inspiration and insight: Lita Albuquerque, Shawn Brixey, Vija Celmins, Russell Crotty, Peter de Lory, J. Brett Grill, John Hess Michiko Itatani, Christina Licata, Sara Mast, Michael C. McMillen, Trevor Paglen, Anna Von Mertens, June Wayne, and Tom Yahnke Sr.
The exhibit is part of the International Year of Astronomy (www.astronomy2009.org), sponsored by the United Nations and the International Astronomical Union.
The Art Affair / A Bounty of Art
http://www.smaash.org/signup.html Visit this website to see images from this years event and to learn more about museum sign up events.
Museum Hours
Monday-Saturday, 10 am-4 pm
Tuesdays, 10 am-8 pm
Sundays, 12-4 pm
