Curators in Conversation: Under The Skin Opening Night
Every body holds a story. Delve beneath the surface to reveal the universal stories etched into skin, muscle, and bone.
Be the first to see boundary-pushing works from the distinguished collections of Karen & Robert Duncan and Kathryn & Marc LeBaron. Join curators Anne Pagel and AJ Krakau in a conversation about powerful imagery that challenges conventions, provokes conversation, and lingers long after viewing. This exhibition includes artworks by numerous international artists, including Robert Mapplethorpe, Louise Bourgeois, Bharti Kher, and Kehinde Wiley.
Please be advised that this exhibition contains depictions of full/partial nudity and mature themes. Parents and guardians are encouraged to preview and assess the content to decide if it aligns with what they deem appropriate for their children.
Reception begins at 6:30 pm.
Photo credit: “Evan Penny”, L. Faux Colour #2 (Libby)
Curator Bios:
Anne Pagel – Anne Pagel has been Karen and Robert Duncan’s curator for twenty-one years. In 2014, she began organizing exhibitions for Assemblage, a private exhibition space in Lincoln founded by the Duncans with Kathryn and Marc LeBaron. She curates exhibitions of works from the two collections for the Clarinda Carnegie Art Museum (CCAM) in Clarinda, Iowa, and for the last six years, annual shows at the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center at Hastings College. She oversees the publication of exhibition catalogs and collaborates on catalogs for artists whose works enter the CCAM collection. She manages loans to museums and oversees placement of art at venues associated with the Duncan business and family.
AJ Krakau – AJ Krakau is assistant curator for the Karen and Robert Duncan Collection, where she assists with research, cataloguing, and exhibition planning. Her current projects explore themes such as doubling in contemporary art, representations of animals, contemporary Indian art, and the work of Fletcher Benton.
