Curfman Gallery

Thank you for visiting the Cufman Gallery. The Curfman Gallery, located in the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University, provides a showcase for the creations of nationally and internationally recognized artists, as well as the work of local and student artists. For more than three decades, the Student Center's diverse exhibits of varying media have offered patrons an opportunity to interact with thought-provoking art, stimulating cultures and the history of CSU.

 

Majid Abbasi - Persian Variations

16th CIIPE Honor Laureate Exhibition - Majid Abbasi

Persian Variations: An Exhibition of Book Covers and Poster Designs

October 2 – December 11, 2009

Persian Variations Poster  Persianissimo Poster

Laureate Exhibit Opening Reception:  Thursday, October 1st 6-9 pm
Wednesday, September 30 – Laureate Lecture, Griffin Concert Hall - 5pm
Friday, October 2 – Opening of CIIPE - University Art Museum
The Curfman Gallery proudly hosts the work of Majid Abbasi, guest Laureate of the 16th biennial Colorado International Invitational Poster Exhibition (CIIPE). This year’s laureate represents his country of Iran and the incredible graphic works originating from the region, with a solo exhibition of his work. This exhibit serves a special role held in conjunction with the larger CIIPE program which includes the laureate lecture and the CIIPE exhibit held at the UCA.
The entire exhibition, for the first time in its history will be installed in a single location, the University Center for the Arts. Don’t miss the UCA’s main exhibit and poster sale opening Friday, October 2nd 2009. The 16th CIIPE features works by artists from more than 35 countries reflecting international perspectives on political, social and cultural issues. With this biennial exhibition, Colorado State University’s Department of Art exhibits outstanding examples of poster design, while bringing an understanding of global visual communication to an American audience. This exhibit prompts international understanding, tolerance, and dialogue through the graphic arts.
Satellite exhibitions will be featured in the Art Department’s Clara Hatton Gallery, Directions and Glass Galleries, Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art, Morgan Library, and Loveland Museum.
Additional information available at http://sota.colostate.edu/ciipe/2009.html
 
The 16th CIIPE honor Laureate Exhibition by Majid Abbasi will be on display in the Curfman Gallery until December 11, 2009. The Curfman Gallery is located on the south end of the main level of the Lory Student Center, in the heart of Colorado State’s campus. This event is free and open to the public
 

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