University of Maine Museum of Art

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ART EXHIBITION April 18 - July 5, 2008

TODD WEBB JOY WITHOUT MEASURE

Todd Webb Joy Without Measure provides a survey of the artist?s evocative photographs of life in Paris and New York City in the 1940s-1950s. The exhibition features 80 gelatin silver prints that highlight Webb''s significant contribution to American photography.

Major funding for Todd Webb Joy Without Measure is provided by significant grants from the Maine Arts Commission, an independent state agency supported by the National Endowment for the Arts and the University of Maine''s Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series. Generous funding is also provided by Merrill Bank, Bangor Daily News and WBRC Architects and Engineers.

SEAN BEAVERS

Sean Beavers presents an exhibition of oil paintings by Maine artist Sean Beavers. Beaver''s self-described, symbolist paintings evoke a deceptive sense of hyperrealism integrated with alluring allegorical tendencies. His work reflects the 20th century move away from direct representation in art toward a more conceptual motivation for imagery.

STAFF SELECTS: WORKS FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION

Staff Selects is an exhibition of works which reflects the visual sensibilities and interests of the Museum''s staff. The result is a wonderfully eclectic assemblage of prints, paintings, and photographs that show the depth and richness of UMMA''s collection.


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