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Umbrellas, Social Justice & More An Exhibition by Luba Lukova Until May 31, 2009 "ONE OF THE TOP 10 SHOWS IN NEW YORK IN MAY AND JUNE. Intense and unrelenting, pointing out the injustices and foibles of society in an cheerful advertising aesthetic that surprises the viewer with its poignancy." –Saatchi Online TV & Magazine La MaMa La Galleria 6 East 1st Street, New York City (212) 505-2476 www.lamama.org Extended Hours: Thursday, May 28, 1-8 pm Live Music: 6-8 pm Lisa & Josué, Guitar Duo Gallery Hours: Thurs-Sun, 1-6 pm La MaMa La Galleria presents Luba Lukova’s exhibition Umbrellas, Social Justice & More. The show features a wide range of work including an installation with her critically acclaimed Social Justice poster portfolio. The Health Coverage poster, which is a part of the collection, was recently in a prestigious exhibit at the Inauguration of President Obama in Washington, DC. The La MaMa exhibition also showcases Lukova’s prints and original drawings. Internationally recognized, New York based Luba Lukova is regarded as one of the most distinctive image-makers working today. Her original art uses metaphors, the juxtaposition of symbols and very few lines and text to best capture the essence of basic humanity. Lukova's solo exhibitions have been held at UNESCO, Paris; DDD Gallery, Osaka, Japan; and The Art Institute of Boston. Her work is included in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, New York; The Library of Congress, Washington, DC; and Bibliotheque Nationale de France. Her many awards include Grand Prix Savignac at the Inrenational Poster Salon in Paris and Golden Pencil Award at the One Club in New York. In May 2009 she received an honorary degree of Doctor of Fine Arts from Lesley University. Social Justice 2008, 12 Posters by Luba Lukova Publisher: Clay & Gold Product Dimensions: 21.5 x 14 inches Available at www.clayandgold.com |
