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Core Contemporary presents “Soliloquy”, a solo art exhibition featuring iconic Las Vegas artist, Anthony Bondi.
The exhibition will be an immersive multi-disciplinary experience of large-scale interactive sculptures created for Burning Man, photography, collages, and historical media archive showcasing the unique body of work created by Bondi throughout the past few decades. Many of these works have never before been seen by the public. “Collage is an act of intrusion, a disruption of a first intended meaning of an image through changing its visual context. Collage occurs at the intersection of the collaged elements, in the transition from element to element. Collage asserts the primacy of composition as the arbiter of value of an object. An image or object has no essential meaning separate from the context in which it is set. Context is always subject to change,” shares Bondi. Continuing in that thought, he states, “We are accustomed to the heart of a place being a tangible thing such as a building or a public square. It may be that the architectural heart of Vegas is in the intersections between its tangible elements, in the steps between its enveloping environments. When we create a narrative in these points of transition, as we do, it is there where Vegas’ unique identity is most clear. It is in its intersections.” Visitors to the exhibition will also see that Bondi applies these principles of collage to his sculpture-making. There is more to see than what appears at first glance within the installations in the gallery space. Sculptures will be visually “collaged” upon 2-dimensional collages to create unanticipated and surprising landscapes into which the viewers also insert themselves. So much of the importance of his work is how well it documents the incongruent nature of this architecturally-transient city (Las Vegas), as well as a similarly transient city in northern Nevada (Black Rock City). “Having long been a fan of Tony's oracle-like aesthetic, our conversations about this exhibition soon morphed into a shared desire to create an interactive/immersive experience not usually encountered within an exhibition setting,” shares gallery owner/curator, Nancy Good. “The inspiration to do something different with this exhibition also guides more dialogue around Tony's highly intelligent approach to creating and supports the oft-overlooked reality that Las Vegas is an arts destination worthy of note by the rest of the art world.” The exhibition runs March 9th through May 12th, with an opening reception and visit with the artist on Thursday, March 9th, from 6:00-9:00pm. There will also be a closing reception and artist's talk on Friday, May 12th, from 6:00-9:00pm. |
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Core Contemporary is open to all people and affirms its commitment and dedication to diversity, inclusion, equity, and cultural awareness. We welcome everyone, including people of all colors and ethnicities, adherents of all belief systems or religions and those that do not profess or practice a religion, people of all genders and sexual orientations, and all other members of marginalized communities or oppressed groups. We encourage discovery and learning in our space, where all people are respected and protected. Within our space, we seek to protect everyone from all forms of hostility and oppression, including sexism, misogyny, ableism, ageism, racism, classism, xenophobia, homophobia, transphobia, and religious persecution.
As an art gallery, we defend intellectual freedom, oppose censorship, and uphold our commitment to the free and open exchange of ideas and viewpoints that is the very foundation of democracy and a part of our gallery mission. We honor the voices and lived experiences of all members of our community. We see it as fundamental to the gallery's mission to foster a sense of belonging and to provide welcoming and inclusive surroundings where all people are treated with respect and dignity.
- Core Contemporary denounces systemic racism and is commited to being leaders in confronting racism.
- We condemn violence and structural racism evident in our society.
- We affirm our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as stated below.
- We stand with our community in opposing xenophobia and racism.
- We know we must do better, both as individuals and as an organization, to support our artists, staff, volunteers, and visitors who identify as BIPOC, to ensure justice and a safe community for all, and to stamp out a system of white supremacy from which many continue to unfairly benefit.
Core Contemporary is open to all people and affirms its commitment and dedication to diversity, inclusion, equity, and cultural awareness. We welcome everyone, including people of all colors and ethnicities, adherents of all belief systems or religions and those that do not profess or practice a religion, people of all genders and sexual orientations, and all other members of marginalized communities or oppressed groups. We encourage discovery and learning in our space, where all people are respected and protected. Within our space, we seek to protect everyone from all forms of hostility and oppression, including sexism, misogyny, ableism, ageism, racism, classism, xenophobia, homophobia, transphobia, and religious persecution.
As an art gallery, we defend intellectual freedom, oppose censorship, and uphold our commitment to the free and open exchange of ideas and viewpoints that is the very foundation of democracy and a part of our gallery mission. We honor the voices and lived experiences of all members of our community. We see it as fundamental to the gallery's mission to foster a sense of belonging and to provide welcoming and inclusive surroundings where all people are treated with respect and dignity.
CORE CONTEMPORARY is a unique venue for aficionados looking for a diverse and sophisticated art experience. Located near the Las Vegas Strip and Convention Center, this 2,200sf gallery provides an engaging setting in which to experience remarkable art, meet working artists, enjoy immersive educational forums, and host private events.
CORE CONTEMPORARY also supports an artist-run nonprofit (Core Arts Concord Inc. - CACI) providing opportunities for working fine artists living in Las Vegas and diverse arts and culture experiences for the local community.
CORE CONTEMPORARY also supports an artist-run nonprofit (Core Arts Concord Inc. - CACI) providing opportunities for working fine artists living in Las Vegas and diverse arts and culture experiences for the local community.
While we continue to endeavor to provide for free or low cost arts & culture experiences,
we are completely self-funded. If you, too, feel a healthy community depends upon keeping
these types of experiences and opportunities readily available, we welcome your support.
