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SUMMARY:"Brilliant Exiles: American Women in Paris\, 1900-1939" @ Speed Art Museum (multiple dates\, March 29-June 22)
DESCRIPTION:MARCH 29 – JUNE 22\, 2025\n3rd Floor\, North Building\nVenue Curator: Erika Holmquist-Wall \nBuy Tickets \nDuring the early twentieth century\, Paris was the destination of choice for talented and independent American women determined to move beyond the limitations that restricted them at home. Drawn by a strong desire for independence\, they crossed the Atlantic to pursue personal and professional ambitions in a city viewed as the epicenter of modernity. Brilliant Exiles: American Women in Paris\, 1900-1939 recaptures the experiences of these unorthodox women who found in Paris the freedom to blaze new trails in a variety of fields\, including art\, literature\, design\, publishing\, music\, fashion\, journalism\, theater\, and dance. As foreigners in a cosmopolitan city\, they escaped the societal expectations and constraints of both the United States and France. Many used their newfound liberty as an opportunity for self-reinvention and discovery. \nPortraiture provides a revealing lens through which to view the cultural shifts American women helped instigate in Paris. Their defiance of social\, professional\, and gender norms rendered conventional modes of female portraiture obsolete. Brilliant Exiles highlights the dynamic role of portraiture in articulating the refashioned sense of self and the new conceptions of modern female identity that resulted from the interventions of American women in Parisian life. \nDespite significant differences in their circumstances\, the women in this exhibition shared many experiences and points of contact. Featuring over 85 artworks across various media and accompanied by a comprehensive catalogue\, Brilliant Exiles visually graphs the social and creative networks and points of intersection that linked these various groups\, with an emphasis on sites of sociability and production that were overseen by women. Through vivid portraits and compelling biographies\, the catalogue and exhibition recover a history that will be unfamiliar to many museum visitors\, revealing the impact that American Women had on modernist Paris\, as well as the city’s transformative effect on these brilliant exiles from the United States. \n  \nThis exhibition has been organized by the National Portrait Gallery and received Federal support from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative Pool\, administered by the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum. \n  \n  \n***Description from website
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/brilliant-exiles-american-women-in-paris-1900-1939-speed-art-museum-multiple-dates-march-29-june-22/
LOCATION:Speed Art Museum\, 2035 S 3rd St\, Louisville\, KY\, 40208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Museum
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SUMMARY:"The Invisible String" | Ambo Dance Theatre (multiple shows)
DESCRIPTION:The Invisible String\nJune 6-7 @ 7pm \nAmbo Dance Theatre is humbled to close their 2025-2026 season with The Invisible String\, their professional company’s evening-length dance production inspired by Attachment Theory. \nAttachment Theory is a psychological framework that explains how our earliest relationships shape the way we connect with others throughout life. \nThrough evocative choreography and emotionally resonant storytelling\, the work explores the four primary attachment styles\, uncovering the impact of formative childhood experiences on our mental health\, communication\, and sense of belonging. \nAt its heart\, The Invisible String is a testament to human resilience\, emphasizing our capacity to heal from trauma and form meaningful\, lasting connections. \n***description from website \n\nThe Invisible String Jr.\nJune 7-8 @ 2pm \nThe Invisible String Jr. is a family-friendly\, sensory-friendly adaptation of Ambo Dance Theatre’s professional company production of The Invisible String. \nInspired by and more closely based on the beloved children’s book “The Invisible String” by Patrice Karst\, this inclusive version features performers of all ages and abilities from the Ambo Dance Theatre School program. \nUsing accessible choreography and narrative\, the piece explores themes of love\, connection\, and emotional resilience. \nThe Invisible String Jr. invites audiences of all backgrounds to celebrate the invisible threads that bind us to the people we care about—no matter where they are. \n***description from website
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/the-invisible-string-ambo-dance-theatre-multiple-shows/
LOCATION:Kentucky Performing Arts\, 501 W Main St\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Art,Dance
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SUMMARY:First Friday on Barret Ave | shopping\, gallery openings\, food trucks
DESCRIPTION:Next Friday on Barret Ave ‼️ \nGallery Openings at @thebarretbabes & @gradygoods502 \nShopping Deals and Late Hours with @unorthodox_ky \,@derbycitymarket \, @goldheartstones \, @nonstopsmokeshop \, @serpentine_louisville \, @shopbarlouisville \, @ultrapopshop \, and @imperialtattoosky & @goosetheartist open every friday night. \n@3daughtersft and @cravestreetkitchenn coming through with the deliciousness. \n  \n***description from IG Post
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/first-friday-on-barret-ave-shopping-gallery-openings-food-trucks/
LOCATION:KY
CATEGORIES:Art,Pop-Up Events,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Reception: O Art presents "Earth Frame Project: Prologue Yasunori Matsui"
DESCRIPTION:Yasunori Matsui\, born in Kobe\, Japan\, has been based in Louisville\, KY\, since the summer of 2023.\nFrom 2012 to 2015\, Matsui photographed landscapes affected by wildfires in collaboration with the\nAlaska National Park Service Fire Management\, which led to the initiation of the Earth Frame Project\nin 2019. This project reflects observations of natural lifecycles and civilization’s impacts on nature\, as\nmirrored in landscapes altered by both linear and non-linear events of Mother Nature and human\nactivities during a period of rapid change on our planet\, Earth. \nMatsui’s belief in the infinite capabilities of visual language through physical installations is reflected\nin his commitment to presenting the project as curated experiences\, showcased exclusively through\nprinted images. This approach enhances audience engagement in contrast to the current trends widely\nembraced on digital platforms\, which are driven by ever-evolving technology. His vision\, combined\nwith the technical expertise and knowledge gained from his professional experiences\, aims to capture\nthe adaptability and resilience of nature\, which operates on ecological cycles significantly longer than those of humanity. This mission is one he intends to pass on to future generations. \nJoin us this Friday to OPEN premiere his work to Louisville @o.riginal.art from 5-9.\nSaturday hours and Sunday artist discussion will also be held. \n@thingstolou @louisvillevisualart @leoweekly @courierjournal @louisville.ky #art #photographer #photography #louisville #cincinnati @natalieodesign \n  \n**description from Instagram Post
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/reception-o-art-presents-earth-frame-project-prologue-yasunori-matsui/
LOCATION:O Art\, 701 E. Kentucky St\, Louisville\, KY\, 40203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: CUTE ‘N SASSY by Harrison Fogle | Revelry
DESCRIPTION:CUTE ‘N SASSY by Harrison Fogle opens THIS FRIDAY 🥹 from 6-9pm. \nCome for the cuteness\, stay for the sass 😉 \nWe will have a DJ\, snacks\, and bevs to celebrate this darling artist and his endearing works of art. The show will be up all month long! Don’t miss out! \n  \n***description from IG Post
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/opening-reception-cute-n-sassy-by-harrison-fogle-revelry/
LOCATION:Revelry Boutique Gallery\, 742 E Market St\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Shopping
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