“with new eyes…”
Presented by Art Galleries at Black Studies
Description
“with new eyes…” features new works by Austin-based artist Adrian Armstrong. The drawings and mixed media works explore the intersection of traditional portraiture and representations of Black people, just as they consider the mercurial nature of identity—particularly as it relates to race and gender.
The exhibition deals with Black visual representation and pushes audiences to think beyond binaries when it comes to race. The artist thinks about the legacy of portraiture, colorism, and how Black people have traditionally been represented as stereotypes.
Opens: Jan. 21, 2021
Closes: May 14, 2021
Free admission
The Idea Lab is located at the Gordon-White Building 2.204 on 210 East 24th St. and The Christian-Green Gallery is located at the Beauford H. Jester Center A232A on 201 West 21st Street, Austin, TX 78705.
Idea Lab Hours
Tuesday-Friday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Christian-Green Gallery Hours
Tuesday-Thursday: 12:00 pm—5:00 pm
Friday-Saturday: 10:00 am—5:00 pm
To make special arrangements for your course, contact:
Kendyll Gross, Coordinator of Education and Visitor Services
kendyllgross@utexas.edu
512-232-6609
AGBS (The Art Galleries at Black Studies at the University of Texas) is a platform from which to unpack timely social issues through the arts. From exhibitions celebrating contemporary creative expression to displays of archives and material culture, AGBS is the sole on-campus entity dedicated to showcasing narratives of Africa and the African Diaspora. Comprised of two galleries—The Christian-Green Gallery and the Idea Lab—AGBS spaces are premier destinations for anyone who seeks to connect with narratives that affect us all.
Date and Time
Location
The Idea Lab (Gordon-White Building) 210 East 24th St. Austin Texas 78705