Art in Proof
Fantasies, fairy tales, and futuristic visions come to life in the contemporary
artwork featured in Proof on Main. The art is selected from the Louisville collection
of Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson, an extensive and international collection of
contemporary art that includes painting, sculpture, video, and installation art.
The artists presented here have exhibited their work in galleries and museums across
the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Adjoining Proof on Main is 21c Museum Hotel, where the exhibition Tangled Up in You: Connecting, Coexisting, and Conceiving Identity
will be on display in the street level gallery from February to June 2008 while
the downstairs atrium contains a selection of new acquisitions and highlights from
the museum's collection. The exhibitions are free and open to the public. These
exhibitions will change approximately twice a year.
21c Museum
21c Museum,
operated and funded by the International Contemporary Art Foundation, is a non-profit
museum dedicated to collecting and exhibiting the very best work of living artists
from all over the world. With over 9,000 square feet of exhibition space, as well
as a dedicated video lounge, the museum features dynamic group and solo exhibitions,
as well as permanent, commissioned installations.
Since our 2006 Grand Opening, 21c has hosted over 100,000 visitors and presented
a dynamic program of solo and group exhibitions, including both regional and internationally
known artists. 21c has become synonymous with the place to enjoy a well–rounded
cultural experience. In addition to a rotating exhibition program, 21c has sponsored
many Kentucky artists, including Dan Dutton in his largest exhibition
to date. We also provided a venue for a standing room only debut performance by
Empujón, Louisville's own off-season contemporary dance company.
21c Museum Hotel
provides a truly unique venue for contemporary art. The boutique hotel consists
of 90 rooms on the upper three floors of the building, and every room features original
works of art by a wide range of locally and internationally recognized contemporary
artists. Located in Louisville's city center, the museum's mission is to encourage
greater understanding and enjoyment of contemporary art for all audiences.
The International Contemporary Art Foundation is a non-profit, collecting institution
and manages the museum within the 21c Hotel.
Currently Showing
Permanent Installations
Past Exhibitions