Caroline Durieux (American, 1896-1989), Bather, 1932, lithograph. Gift of the artist, LSU MOA 68.9.6
Caroline Durieux: A Radioactive Wit
August 22 - November 2, 2010 From the smoky bistros of Mexico to the regal debutant balls of New Orleans, no on escaped the satirical eye of Caroline Durieux. This retrospective, drawn primarily from the collection of the LSU Museum of Art, will celebrate Durieux's prolific career. Included in this exhibition is a wide range of topics, from her astute observations of South American society to her satirical representation of upper crust New Orleans. Durieux was also an innovator in technique. She improved upon the cliche verre technique popularized by the Barbizon artists. Perhaps her most interesting contribution to the field was the development of the electron print which employed nuclear energy. The exhibition will be accompanied by an illustrated gallery guide with interactive family activities offered free with admission. There will also be a kiosk featuring the entire LSU MOA collection of Durieux's prints.
Caroline Durieux (American, 1896-1989), Fashion, 1953, electron print. Gift of the artist, LSU MOA 67.1.8.
Caroline Durieux: A Radioactive Wit is made possible in part by: a grant from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The opinions expressed in this exhibition do not necessarily represent the views of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities. a grant from the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge through the National Endowment for the Arts and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Louisiana Machinery Co. Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. and
Mary and Cheney Joseph
Stephen Paul Day, Cabin Boy, 2009. Cast porcelain. Collection of the artist, L2010.13.3
LSU Art Past and Present: Sculptors in Clay, Glass and Metal
At the start of each academic year, the Museum unveils a new installation in its gallery dedicated to LSU Past and Present. During LSU Night on September 16 the museum will celebrate the opening of Sculptors in Glay, Glass and Metal, featuring the work of four LSU graduates: Stephen Paul Day, Paulo Dufour, Mary Jane Parker and Steve Rucker. These remarkable artists graduated from LSU in the 1970s from either the B.F.A. or M.F.A. programs and have all established successful careers in art. Each pushes the boundaries of artistic process. Stephen Paul Day has become known for his exploration of concepts of beauty and childhood in such diverse materials as bronze, cast crystal and even the porcelain produced by Kohler for use in bathroom fixtures. Paulo Dufour combines luminous glass with bronze sculptures, exploring classical themes in a new way. Mary Jane Parker works in a variety of media, including encaustic painting and bronze casting, in her exploration of the interconnectivity of human being with their natural environment. Steve Rucker's eccentric installations employ traditional ceramic methods such as slab construction, as well as found object, including clay flower pots and fluorescent tubes brought in a hardware store.
Walter Inglis Anderson (American, 1903 - 65) for Shearwater Pottery, Ocean springs, Mississippi. Figure of a seated cat, c. 1947 - 48. High glaze ceramic. Gift of Mrs. Nina Nichols Pugh, 97.4
Treasures at the LSU Museum of Art
LSU is celebrating 150 years of excellence in education by highlighting rare and important objects that have been collected, cherished, and studied all over campus. Although countless objects were submitted for consideration as "Treasures of LSU," fewer than 100 were chosen as official treasures. Of those, over two dozen objects were from the collection of the LSU Museum of Art --- more entries than any other single department. From 18th-century portraits to silver egg boilers, all the museums treasures are currently on display and marked with an emblem of LSU's 150th anniversary. Then include a painting by early American master Rembrandt Peale, prints by the English satirist William Hogarth, and photographs by Yousuf Karsh. Many of the treasures represent the museum's commitment to Louisiana arts, and particularly to LSU--including examples of New Orleans coin silver and a vase representing the Museum's remarkable Newcomb collection. Prints by Caroline Durieux and John T. Scott, as well as paintings by Edward Pramuk, James Burke and Michael Crespo, show the Museum's current interest in modern and contemporary Louisiana art.
In honor of LSU's sesquicentennial, we invite you to go on your own "treasure hunt" in our galleries. Receive a map at the admissions desk and mark each treasure as you locate it. Find all of them and receive a prize at the LSU Museum of Art Museum Store!
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