For Immediate Release



For Immediate Release

Contact: Lisa Merighi

USC Fisher Gallery

(213) 740-5537

merighi@usc.edu

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FISHER GALLERY TO EXHIBIT TREASURES FROM

THE PERMANENT COLLECTION

Then and Now showcases the collections’ highlights in a

wide-ranging sampling of the museum's holdings

from November 15, 2006 through January 20, 2007.

Los Angeles—USC Fisher Gallery presents the exhibition Then and Now, a selection from the USC Fisher Gallery permanent collection. Organized by USC Fisher Gallery curator Ariadni A. Liokatis, the exhibition will be on view from November 15, 2006 – January 20, 2007. Then and Now will feature holdings from Fisher Gallery’s permanent collection that range from 17th century Dutch masterpieces to a selection of 21st century American and European artworks.

USC Fisher Gallery—established in 1939—was the first museum in Los Angeles devoted exclusively to the exhibition and collection of fine art. Then and Now traces over 60 years of collecting at the university museum of the University of Southern California. The exhibition will feature landscapes belonging to the 17th century Dutch tradition, the French Barbizon School, the 19th century Hudson River School, and contemporary American and European examples. A selection of 17th century Dutch, 18th and 19th century British and contemporary American portraits will also be exhibited. An entire gallery will include a sampling of abstract works—two-dimensional and tri-dimensional—revealing artistic experimentation with lines, shapes, colors, texture, and perspective. From Jan Van Dalem and Thomas Gainsborough, through Fandra Chang and Salom Huerta, this exhibition unveils the riches of a rarely exhibited collection.

About USC Fisher Gallery

Fisher Gallery is the accredited art museum of the University of Southern California. Since its opening in 1939, Fisher Gallery has grown significantly in stature and prominence as the museum of USC. In addition to showing the permanent collection, the Gallery presents traveling exhibitions and organizes its own successful exhibitions, offering the campus and community, as well as the greater Los Angeles area, a wide variety of changing exhibitions. Fisher Gallery offers programming to support its exhibitions such as lectures, artist’s talks, film screening, concerts, and poetry readings.

General Information

For general information, press information, images, or to schedule an interview, call (213) 740-5537.

Museum Hours and Admission

Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 pm; closed Sunday and Monday. Admission to the exhibition and all related events are free. Call (213) 740-4561 or visit http:/ for more information.

Special Events for Then and Now

Curatorial Walkthrough

November 15, 2006: Curator Ariadni A. Liokatis invites you to join her for an intimate tour of the exhibition.

CONCERT

November 28, 2006: The Thornton School of Music graduate String Quartet with Midori Goto will perform the Mozart "Dissonance" Quartet in C.

LECTURE

December, 6, 2006: Selma Holo talks about Fisher Gallery and its Collecting History.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

December 12, 2006: Join colleagues and friends for a special viewing of the exhibition, live music, and refreshments.

TOUR

January 9, 2007: Educator Lisa Merighi leads a tour of the exhibition.

FAMILIES AT FISHER

January 20, 2007: Our popular event for families. Enjoy art making activities, face painting, refreshments, door prizes and more!

Events are free and take place at USC Fisher Gallery from 12 noon to 1 pm unless otherwise noted. RSVP to (213) 740-4561 or e-mail RSVP@. Exhibition continues through January 20, 2007.

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