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Rauschenberg Gallery Features Exhibit of Fluxus Artists
An interactive exhibit opens Aug. 25 at the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery at Florida Southwestern State College in Fort Myers titled, “FluZUsic/Fluxus Music.” The exhibition includes both old and newly commissioned work from 19 artists, including Yoko Ono and composer John Cage, who were founding members of an anti-art movement called Fluxus. The works of Fluxus artists aim to challenge one’s perspective on anything from everyday human activities to how we define what ‘art’ is in the first place. WGCU’s John Davis recently sat down with Rauschenberg Gallery Director Jade Dellinger to learn more about the history and impact of the Fluxus movement, beginning with a look at why this installation focuses largely on Fluxus music.
The exhibition opens with a public reception Aug. 25 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and runs through Nov. 11.
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An extended interview with WGCU's John Davis and Bob Rauschenberg Gallery Director of Exhibitions and Collections, Jade Dellinger
Credit John Davis, WGCU
"Music Box" by Fluxus artist Joe Jones
Credit John Davis, WGCU
"Music Box" by Fluxus artist Joe Jones
Credit John Davis, WGCU
An image from Yoko Ono's 1971 album "Fly" featuring custom instruments made by Fluxus artist Joe Jones
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Bob Rauschenberg Gallery Director Jade Dellinger speaking with WGCU's John Davis about the work of Fluxus artist Joe Jones at the gallery's new exhibition "FluZUsic/Fluxus Music"
Credit John Davis, WGCU
Bob Rauschenberg Gallery's Jade Dellinger experiencing the interactive art piece "Bean Garden" by Fluxus artist Alison Knowles
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Bob Rauschenberg Gallery Director Jade Dellinger speaking with WGCU's John Davis about the interactive artwork, "Bean Garden," by Fluxus artist Alison Knowles
As we approach the country’s 250th anniversary, immigration is top of mind for many people – including Naples artist Mally Khorasantchi. Her large abstract compositions are a personal reaction to something that’s happened to her. This includes her painting “Immigration.” The four-panel piece is on view at the Baker Museum in Naples. Khorasantchi painted it knowing it would be on view at the Baker Museum in the lead-up to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
This week, four shows opens, two close, four continue their runs and there are two limited engagements at Southwest Florida equity and community theaters.
The Queensland Umbrella Tree is native to Australia, but was introduced to North America at least by early in the 20th century. It quickly became popular as a landscape plant in Florida and other sub-tropical states and was also cultivated as a houseplant that became (and still is) popular in more northern areas. Unfortunately – as with many other exotics, it took decades for us to realize negative aspects of the plant on our environment.Queensland Umbrella Trees have very shallow roots that can break up sidewalks, driveways, and building foundations.
