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Olympic Arts Festival 2004 Presents Lynda Benglis
The Embassy of Greece, within the framework of its Olympic Arts Festival 2004 and in cooperation with the Corcoran Gallery of Art is pleased to announce the presentation of: L Y N D A B E N G L I SM O N D A Y, SEPTEMBER 20, 7:00 PM Corcoran Gallery of Art The Frances and Armand Hammer Auditorium Members $15 Lynda Benglis is one of the foremost artists of our time. Born in the US of Greek origin, Benglis is known for her exploration of metaphorical, biomorphic shapes and subversive controversy. She manages to balance controversy with critical interest, abstraction with content, using a wide range of materials. She has had one-person exhibitions in major museums nation and world wide, and her work is in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Guggenheim Museum among countless others. In a vibrant talk, accompanied by rich slides, she presents her art and her views of our art scene today, and refers to her Greek cultural background and its impact upon her work. After her presentation, the book tilted: "The Power of Visual Logos, Greek Women Artists" that includes Benglis’ work on the cover and inside, will be signed by its author, Dr. Zoe Kosmidou. For more information please visit: www.dictyon.net
To purchase tickets, please contact the Registrar, Office of Public Programs by phone at: 202.639.1770 or online at www.corcoran.org The Olympic Arts Festival 2004, is a project presented by the Greek Embassy in the United States to honor the return of the Olympiad to its birthplace. The basic concept of the Olympic Arts Festival 2004 is the celebration of the Olympic Spirit to demonstrate the cultural aspect of the Olympic Games as it is showcased in the works of artists from the international community. The ancient Olympic Games were part of a major religious festival honoring Zeus that not only celebrated excellence in athletics, but also provided the occasion for Greeks to produce lasting cultural achievements in architecture, mathematics, sculpture, and poetry. In this light, the goal of the Olympic Arts Festival 2004 is to present Art as the indisputable advocate of the Olympic Ethos and a bridge which brings peace, reconciliation and unites the peoples of the world. THE POWER OF VISUAL LOGOS: GREEK WOMEN ARTISTS by Zoe Kosmidou, Ph.D. The Power of Visual Logos: Greek Women Artists is the first fully illustrated and comprehensive survey of contemporary art by Greek women artists in Greece, France and the United States. With the return of the Olympiad 2004 to Greece the birthplace of political, social, and artistic innovation, this resource book of Greek contemporary art celebrates the free artistic expression [visual logos] of women in the 1990s. This examination of contemporary Greek women artists represents ten years of research on a diversity of ideas, experiences and contributions in the practice of contemporary art and the critical positions of women artists in Greece and the Greek diaspora as they have settled in the art centers of the USA and France. Filled with multi-visual and textual narratives, this passionate account develops a multi-vocal art language, focuses on the richness of the Greek culture in relation with other cultures around the world and opens a dialogue among them. The Power of Visual Logos: Greek Women Artists is a valuable and enjoyable resource for both the museum visitor and the general reader. While the arguments presented are specific to Greek women artists, this book will no doubt prompt future scholarship and continued research in visual art studies. The book includes more than 500 illustrations, with the most significant works of over 170 contemporary artists of the 1990s. With the quality and range of its content, The Power of Visual Logos: Greek Women Artists, surpasses all previous publications on the subject matter of art as a means of cross-cultural communication. About the author Dr. Zoe Kosmidou, writer, curator and arts communicator, specializes in contemporary art and cultural relations. Born in Athens, Greece and currently living in Washington, DC, she has a long-standing interest in the arts as a means of cross-cultural communication and conflict resolution. Dr. Kosmidou has organized international arts exhibitions since 1989. She writes for art and scientific publications and is a contributing editor of Sculpture magazine.
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