Contemporary Art Exhibits
Matthew Duquette: Vessels
October 2, 2011 - January 15, 2012
Mathew Duquette describes his recent work as “inspired by my past, present and future physical and metaphysical experiences.” Focusing on the nostalgia of childhood, his path to parenthood and the concept of transmigration of the soul, he “digs deep in the dark rooms of... Learn More »
ΕΙΚΩΝ / ICON: Religious Images from the Castellani Permanent Collection
June 19, 2011 - December 18, 2011
This exhibition explores iconic images from the Castellani Art Museum permanent collection as part of the upcoming course in Religious Studies entitled Religion and Art (REL 399H). Coming from the ancient Greek word for image, icons are stylized depictions of saints venerated by Christians... Learn More »
Portraits: Real and Imagined
June 12, 2011 - January 15, 2012
The framework for this exhibition is a thematic exploration of portraiture—self portraits, commemorative portraits, portraits addressing stages of life as well as portraiture examining social and cultural stratifications. Since the 16th century, portraits have been valued for their intimacy and portability. Portraits: Real and Imagined presents... Learn More »
Jason D’Aquino: Old Possum and the Fantasticals
June 5, 2011 - September 18, 2011
The work of Jason D’Aquino lies somewhere between the tongue-and-cheek humor of Richard Prince and the spooky complexity of Hieronymus Bosch. His explorations into the juxtaposition of antiquated printed materials and the pictorial effects of his, at times micro, illustrations are an open aperture into... Learn More »
Betty Gold: Edge, Color, Movement
March 13, 2011 - September 11, 2011
Betty Gold’s sculptures grace public and private spaces all over the world. Her creative works include a diverse range of media; this exhibiton features a selection of her geometric serigraphs. These works are from three portfolios produced in California in the early 1970s “Arrows,” “Holistic... Learn More »
PUBLIC/PRIVATE: Pairings with Works from the Gerald Mead Collection
March 6, 2011 - August 14, 2011
PUBLIC/PRIVATE: Pairings with Works from the Gerald Mead Collection is a unique opportunity to bring together, for the first time, two important art collections—one defined and developed publicly and one assembled privately—that converge on the mutual passion for building and utilizing our collections to best... Learn More »
The Play Illustrated: The Credeaux Canvas
February 13, 2011 - May 9, 2011
This exhibition is presented in partnership with Niagara University’s Reader’s Theate's production of Keith Bunin’s The Credeaux Canvas, February 25 - 28 in the Main Gallery. The Castellani Art Museum and the Theater Department collaborate annually to bring museum visitors and theater audiences together through... Learn More »
Scott Bye: Method to My Madness
January 30, 2011 - May 22, 2011
Scott Bye’s exhibiton features an array of salvaged materials that have been ingeniously assembled into engaging structures. His assemblages capture elements of the human experience such as life, death, humor and devastation. Bye speaks to these issues in a remarkably humble and playful fashion through... Learn More »
Black Artists from the Permanent Collection: Exploring Personal Expression
December 13, 2010 - June 5, 2011
The Castellani Art Museum is pleased to present a selection of works from the permanent collection in conjunction with the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center’s African American Art Exhibition: Celebrating Black History Month. Art in all of its various forms is an expression of... Learn More »
Mark McLoughlin: Stolen Souls, Willing
October 3, 2010 - January 16, 2011
Stolen Souls, Willing is a portrait series spanning a ten year period, from 2000 to 2010. The artist constructed a large pinhole camera that would accommodate a 20 x 16 inch paper negative. Each sitter was asked to position him/herself in front of the... Learn More »
