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Classic and contemporary photography on display in two new Clay Center art exhibits

Event Date/Time

Jul 14, 2012 to Sep 16, 2012

Description

See stunning black-and-white photos of legendary rock stars and explore light, color and form from international photographers in two new exhibits opening Saturday, July 14 at the Clay Center. See both exhibits at the free public reception from 6 – 8 p.m. on opening night.

• “Artist to Icon: Early Photographs of Elvis, Dylan and the Beatles  ” Organized by Experience Music Project, Seattle, Wash.– Three music icons, just before the world knew them as legends, are captured in stunning black-and-white photographs. See how the influences of these 49 photos not only defined the image of the musicians, but of rock ‘n’ roll itself.

• “The Edge of Vision: Abstraction in Contemporary Photography” Organized by Aperture Foundation, New York, N.Y. – Deepen your knowledge of contemporary photography and bring into focus the force of abstraction. Explore light, color and form in this exhibit featuring twenty international, contemporary artists.

Both exhibits will be open through September 16.
 

Cost Free for members, or $6 for children and $7.50 for adults.
Location

Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia
The Clay Center
One Clay Square
Charleston, WV
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Additional Information
Phone304-561-3570
Contact nameLeAnn Dickens
Contact emailhttp://ldickens@theclaycenter.org
Websitehttp://theclaycenter.org

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