It is an interesting thing to look at how seriously the art world takes itself. To address the critique that the art world takes itself too seriously, Gallery 427, Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St. NE, #427, presents five artists: Heather Renaux, Jocelyn Bullock, Michaela Chorn, James Powell, and Darrell Hagan, who consistently employ humor as an overt, rather than a subtle or veiled strategy in their work. By using humor, these artists can break down a viewer’s resistance, perform an end-run around reason, and create a receptive climate for the delivery of impassioned, provocative, or subversive messages. Opening reception: Saturday, Jan. 21, 7-10 p.m. Closing reception: Thursday, Feb. 2, 5-9 p.m. Show runs through Feb. 4. For more information call 612-379-2237, or visit gallery427.com.
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Worlding, An Exhibition
Kolman & Pryor Gallery’s first exhibition of 2017 is “Worlding,” a bold foray into alternative realities that compels those to experience identity and culture, landscape and consumerism; and popular culture and technology with fresh eyes. Co-curated by gallery co-owner and curator, Patrick K. Pryor, and gallery artist, Kate Casanova, “Worlding,” brings together six artists working in diverse media who create work informed by their culturally specific perspectives: Preston Drum, Andy Ducett, Andrea Carlson, Nicole Gordon, Sarah Faye McPherson and Lamar Peterson. The exhibition opens Thursday, Jan. 5 and closes Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. A free artist reception will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21, 7-9 p.m. For a preview of the show contact Anita Sue Kolman, anita@kolmanpryorgallery.com, 612-385-4239 or Patrick K. Pryor, patrick@kolmanpryorgallery.com, 612-280-7812. Kolman & Pryor Gallery is located in Studio 395, Northrop King Building, 1500 Jackson St. NE.