The Skull Show examines the role that skulls have played in the historical register as memento mori and religious icons. This exhibition also highlights the skull as an iconic image in contemporary art, exploring its prominent place in counter cultures such as skate, surf, tattoo, and graffiti. The Skull Show features an international roster of nearly 100 artists who have all created work depicting the human skull.
Exhibition Dates: June 12 – August 31, 2014
Gallery Hours: Tue – Fri, 1:00 – 5:00pm
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 12, 6:00 – 8:00pm
$5, wine and hors d’oeuvres hosted by the Bedford Gallery Guild. Fellow skull fanatics - be sure to rock your skull gear!
The Skull Show examines the role that skulls have played in the historical register as memento mori and religious icons. This exhibition also highlights the skull as an iconic image in contemporary art, exploring its prominent place in counter cultures such as skate, surf, tattoo, and graffiti. The Skull Show features an international roster of nearly 100 artists who have all created work depicting the human skull.
Exhibition Dates: June 12 – August 31, 2014
Gallery Hours: Tue – Fri, 1:00 – 5:00pm
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 12, 6:00 – 8:00pm
$5, wine and hors d’oeuvres hosted by the Bedford Gallery Guild. Fellow skull fanatics - be sure to rock your skull gear!
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