"Western Biennale of Art: Art Tomorrow"
Natsoulas Gallery 521 First Street Davis California 95616 USA
February 2 - March 27, 2005
Opening Reception: March 5th 7pm - 9pm

Panel Discussion with Edward Lucie-Smith and Judy Chicago: March 5th

Curated by art historian, Edward Lucie-Smith, this exhibition highlights the avant-garde trends in art today. Featuring new artwork by over thirty local, national and international artists in a variety of mediums. The show is a survey of the richest, most controversial art being produced today.
Included in the exhibition are works by artists Judy Chicago, Philip Pearlstein, Sean Scully, Carlo-Maria Mariani, Maslen & Mehra, Genia Chef, and Anthony Goicolea.

Breathing Space (I)
1.2 x 1.6 M
2004
Photographed sculpture, medium format origination, printed on fine weave 340gm canvas with digital coating 100 yrs light fast inks.

JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
521 First Street, Davis, CA
www.natsoulas.com

Contact:   Vanessa Bolden  (530) 756-3938          art@natsoulas.com
Gallery Hours:  Wed - Thur:  11 - 5 pm  Fri: 11-10 pm Sat - Sun:  12 - 5 pm
Exhibition Dates: February 2-March 27t,  2005
Opening Reception: March 5, 7-10 pm

Rarely does the general public have the opportunity to experience
avant-garde, worldwide trends in art outside international arenas such as
the Venice Biennale, Art Basel or Art Forum Berlin.  As we hasten into the
21st century in art, the John Natsoulas Center for the Arts proudly presents
the first Western Biennale of Art exhibition, February 2- March 27, 2005-a
survey of contemporary movements in the international art scene and
developments among our own California artists. Based on the publication, Art
Tomorrow, by Edward Lucie-Smith, the exhibition focuses on art of the
future.

Edward Lucie-Smith, curator of the Western Biennale of Art: Art Tomorrow, is
a widely published art critic and freelance writer.  His expertise in
contemporary art trends and his authority on sexuality in art make him one
of the most acclaimed art historians worldwide.

This group exhibition will feature many well-known international, national
and regional artists showing recent artwork in a variety of mediums.
Comprised of some of the richest, most controversial art being produced
today and bringing together cutting-edge artists from around the world, the
Western Biennale of Art affords our community the chance to view some of the
exciting work being produced in our region and overseas.

In conjunction with the two-month exhibition, a one-day manifestation
(seminar) on contemporary art will take place March 5th; special guests
include Edward Lucie-Smith, Judy Chicago, Afshan Ketabchi, Chris Daubert and
others.  Opening reception will take place March 5, 7-10pm.
Beginning this year and continuing biannually, the Western Biennale of Art
proposes to introduce international flavors and art trends to the community.
The John Natsoulas Center for the Arts is dedicated to educating and
informing the public about social issues and artistic values affecting the
artistic scene within our own region and around the wor

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