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AXA Art Insurance Supports Monumental Sculpture Exhibition by Internationally Acclaimed Artist Bernar Venet |
| On January 23, 2010, the Texan-French Alliance for the Arts (TFAA) will unveil a nine-month exhibition of sculptures by the internationally acclaimed French artist, Bernar Venet. Houston will join the ranks of over 20 other international cities including Paris, Brussels, Hong Kong, Sao Paulo, New York, and Chicago to host a Bernar Venet exhibition. 10 monumental sculptures will be sited by the artist and McClain Gallery, Houston in eight locations throughout scenic Hermann Park. The sculptures are made of cor-ten steel, stand up to 30 feet high, and weigh up to 25,000 lbs (12 tons). The exhibition officially opens to the public on January 23, 2010 with a series of special events in the preceding days.
"Such a monumental grouping of artistic creativity in Houston will be exciting to see," said Houston Mayor Bill White. "And the international cultural partnerships that are making it happen is a testament to the beauty of the Houston spirit." Not only is a public art exhibition of this scope and scale simply unprecedented in Houston, the exhibition is an unparalleled opportunity to involve the City of Houston in viewing and experiencing art, supporting public art programs, art education, and bolstering civic pride. Bernar Venet, whose long and distinguished career dates back to the 60s, first began producing monumental linear improvisations in steel in the early 1980s. His sculptures, soon to be on view in Hermann Park are considered by many to be his trademark work. Currently, one of a monumental work of Bernar Venet can be seen at the Cullen Sculpture Garden located in front of the MFAH. For more information visit: www.texanfrenchalliance.org |
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