Richard Haas: The Madison Projects
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Chazen Museum of Art 750 University Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53706
ISTHMUS PICK
Thursday, Nov. 12, Chazen Museum of Art, 5:30-6:30 pm (lecture) and 6:30-8 pm (reception)
In this exhibit, visitors will view presentational drawings from Spring Green-born artist Haas for two Madison commissions: One was created for a private residence, depicting the Capitol and UW campus and Wisconsin scenes. The other more famous one is for the now-obscured (essentially destroyed, in the construction of the Monona Terrace Convention Center) large-scale Olin Terrace trompe l’oeil work. Haas’ architectural acumen and serene use of color shows us impressions of our town and countryside in a lovely, pastoral light. Exhibited through Jan. 10.