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The USC
IGM Art Gallery
In Association with the ARTery USA
Presents the
Art of Freedom by
Artists and Poets of Freedom
The Art of the Bunker Group |
Lark
Gallery |
USC IGM Art Gallery Exhibit |
The ARTery USA
Opening Event Pictures
July 14, 2005 at
The USC
IGM Art Gallery
The opening drew international interest as
people from Russia, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and
Armenia participated in a cultural celebration throughout the
day. This day of artistic and cultural awareness included a
breakfast, luncheon, press conference and a gala twilight
opening. On this day to remember, people from Los Angeles and
across the world were treated to the sights, sounds, smells and
entertainment from various ethnic groups in support of artists
who have emerged after the fall of the Soviet Union.
The twilight opening event was truly a unique
multicultural, intergenerational experience. Artists,
academics, and curious members of the public met each other and
engaged in dynamic dialog in the halls and atrium of the USC IGM
Art Gallery. The talkative upbeat crowd was obviously stimulated
by the holistic environment: art, food, speeches, exotic Living
Sculptures, award presentations and unique entertainment.
Something special or big was happening.
More than the rhythm of African drumming
and singing, musicians and dancers, Living Sculptures
gliding through the crowd, good food, dynamic discussion, and
inspiring art, something was “in the air.” More than the KIPP
Charter School student docents engaging the audience in lively
dialog about abstract art and the sense of pride all had in
these youth. More than an inner excitement generated by a
permeating presence of a positive life affirmative
spirit passion set free.
A sense that something special, larger than
any individual or group, was felt. All were in some sense
experiencing a little part of history or had the feeling they
were witnessing the birth of a movement towards something
great and lasting. There was an understanding of and
commitment to opportunity for all, inclusive, and a driving
effort for the world to change, accomplish, and create. All
present felt The Bunker Spirit.
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