NOMAD TWO WORLDS LOS ANGELES IS HERE!

Written by RussellJames on February 22, 2011

The time is finally upon us. Nomad Two Worlds is in Los Angeles! Tonight marks the beginning of a week-long exhibition at Pier 59 Studios in Santa Monica, California.

The exhibit will feature amazing new art by our Australian Indigenous artists along with many new collaborations, including work by some incredibly talented Native American and Haitian artists.

There will also be a broad variety of events throughout the week including an Adult Education Symposium and Family Days. For complete information, see the schedule below:

LOS ANGELES EXHIBITION SPECIAL EVENTS SCHEDULE:

FEBRUARY 23 – MARCH 2, 2011

EXHIBITION OPEN to PUBLIC

10am – 5pm DAILY

“SINGING OF THE PAINTINGS”

4pm – 5pm DAILY through February 28

In Indigenous Australian culture, music and art are intertwined, it is the way tradition, history, maps to family gathering places and water sources are handed down. In this tradition, many of the NOMAD TWO WORLDS artists can “sing” the “story” of their paintings, a beautiful and powerful experience for all.

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

ADULT EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM

5-7:30 pm (Wednesday)

Donna Karan/Urban Zen Foundation discusses the importance of preserving culture. Professor Jessica Cattelino from UCLA analyzes the everyday conditions of indigenous peoples from an anthropological perspective. Cattelino weaves together diverse stories -- from Native American casino gaming to Aboriginal Australian arts movements – to show how indigenous cultural projects go hand-in-hand with economic and political power. Dr. Richard Walley, Nyungar elder from Western Australia, speaks on the challenges faced by Indigenous cultures in the modern world.

FEBRUARY 26, 2011

LACE FAMILY ACTIVITIES DAY

10am – 5pm (Saturday)

Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE) extends invitation and encouragement to over 10,000 families and organizations in the LA area to come experience Nomad Two Worlds. Kids are told the story of the clash of ancient civilizations with the modern world (AU/US/Haiti), of the AU Apology and of the importance of a renewed cultural pride in achieving a positive and collaborative future. Didj lessons, painting activities and music videos make it fun and interactive. Integration of Native American and Haitian cultures into music, dance and art activities as well.

FEBRUARY 27, 2011

FAMILY ACTIVITIES DAY

10am – 5pm (Sunday)

Same activities as LACE day, supported by URBAN ZEN, LACE, CHUMASH INDIAN MUSEUM and ADVANCE NETWORK