Current Exhibitions
Malian Portrait Photography
and Photo-Rapide: François Deschamps
Curated by Daniel M. Leers
January 23 – April 14, 2013 at The Dorsky
Alice and Horace Chandler Gallery and North Gallery
Opening reception: Saturday, February 2, 2013, 5–7 pm
François Deschamps, David Traoré, 2011; Abdourahmane Sakaly, Girl by Mosque Backdrop, 1960
These two exhibitions provide a nuanced glimpse of the people and culture of the West African nation of Mali. Photo-Rapide features photographs by François Deschamps made in collaboration with his Malian sitters as well as instant portraits of visitors to the show produced by Deschamps in an on-site West African-style photo studio. Malian Portrait Photography showcases historic portraits by some of the best-known Malian photographers including Malick Sidibé and Seydou Keïta. Together, these complementary exhibitions bring to light the rich photographic tradition in one of the most fascinating nations on the African continent.
The Dorsky Collects: Recent Acquisitions 2008-2012
Curated by Wayne Lempka
January 23 – June 23, 2013 **(Closed 3/23 – 4/12, 2013)
Sara Bedrick Gallery
Opening reception: Saturday, February 2, 2013, 5–7 pm
Craig J. Barber, Aaron's, 2006, Gift of the artist
Like all museums, the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art depends on the generosity of others when it comes to expanding its permanent collection. This exhibition focuses on a representative selection of both two- and three-dimensional artworks created by artists from around the world which have come into the museum's collection from 2008 through the present year.
