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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk with Rick Shaefer
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with Looking for History\, join exhibiting artist Rick Shaefer for a guided tour of Colossi on Thursday\, July 9\, at 6pm. \nDuring this one-hour walkthrough\, Shaefer will lead Museum visitors through the exhibition\, sharing insights into the inspiration\, historical references\, and creative methods that inform the works on view. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a discussion about the artist’s concepts\, materials\, and techniques. \nShaefer’s exhibition at MoCACT includes selections from three ongoing bodies of work: the Colossi\, Refugee Trilogy\, and Liberty Dismantled series. These works collectively examine the transhistorical themes of migration\, displacement\, national identity\, and the tension between ideals of freedom and the realities of division. \nAlso on view are two short videos that offer a close read of two major drawings from the Colossi series\, The New Colossus and Siege. The videos\, created specifically for this exhibition\, offer visitors a deeper understanding of the historical precedents\, symbolism\, and formal techniques that shape the artist’s practice. Together\, these works invite reflection on the structures — both physical and metaphorical — that impact our world and our relationships with one another.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/gallery-talk-with-rick-shaefer/
LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fine Art (not for sale),Installation
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SUMMARY:Richiman and Groove Nice – FREE CONCERT
DESCRIPTION:Richiman and Groove Nice are an American style blues band from Seoul South Korea. \nFormed in 2018 as the “Richiman Trio” they first entered the International Blues Challenge (IBC) in 2019 as a representative of the Korea Blues Society. While performing in Memphis\, Richiman saw and felt real American Blues and knew this was his calling. \n“We are a blues band from South Korea that wants to play the American style of blues. We grew up in Korea but fell in love with American blues.” \nThree years later the Richiman Trio replaced their bassist and modernized their sound to be more groove oriented for dancing. The new line-up was named Richiman and Groove Nice. \nThey returned to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in 2022\, where they became a top 5 finalist out of hundreds of performers from around the world. It is the first time any Korean blues band has reached the finals in the history of the blues challenge. The IBC had spoken\, and yes\, they are real bluesmen. \nRichiman and Groove Nice released an EP called “Memphis Special; one take live” which is a recording of their set in the IBC finals. They recently released a full length album\, “Pack My Suitcase” recorded at the famed Royal Recording Studio in Memphis where Al Green recorded his most famous works. In June 2024 they released a new live album\, “Cruisin’ Through Connecticut Live!” recorded on their 2023 American Tour. \nRichiman and Groove Nice have toured the US on four seperate occasions playing sold out shows in LA\, Las Vegas\, and New England. In 2023 the were a headline act at the Black Eyed Sally’s Blues Fest in Hartford\, CT. \nOne only needs to witness Richiman and Groove Nice once for them to become your favorite blues band. Engaging\, dynamic\, masterful and fun\, Richiman and Groove Nice will leave every audience member changed and better for the experience.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/richiman-and-groove-nice-free-show/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts\, 40 Jesup Road\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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