1/24/08

Fragmentation & Unity: The Art of Sari Khoury - Arab American National Museum - Thur Jan 31st

Fragmentation & Unity: The Art of Sari Khoury
Opening Reception Thursday January 21st

Arab American National Museum
13624 Michigan Avenue
Dearborn, MI 48126
Phone (313) 582-AANM (2266)

More than two dozen abstract works, including an unseen final painting, by the internationally acclaimed artist and educator who left Jerusalem at age 17 and forged a life in the American Midwest.

Khoury (1941-1997) earned his MFA at Cranbrook Academy of Art and spent three decades in the Art Department at Central Michigan University. Also a prolific writer and speaker, Khoury’s words will share the gallery with his art works.

January 31-April 27, 2008 in the Main Floor Gallery.
Free with Museum admission.

The exhibition opens at 6 p.m. Thursday, January 31 with a public reception featuring complimentary food and drink.

Please RSVP to 313.582.0200 or fsaad@accesscommunity.org.

Following the reception, at 7:30 p.m., is the kickoff concert for the Winter-Spring Comerica Ford Global Thursdays world music concert series, featuring a performance by C.J. Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band.

Click HERE for more information and to buy tickets online.