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THROUGH MAR. 31 Experience the magic of the Big Apple from four artists who call it home in MAUNE
CONTEMPORARY’s “New York in Living Color.” In this vibrant exhibition, internationally recognized artists Donald Sultan, Ross Bleckner, George Condo and Robert Kelly use bold to create various forms of artwork—such as works on paper, mixed media, sculpture and limited edition prints—that abstractly represent the world through their eyes. maune.com
AROUND ATLANTA FEBRUARY 2020 Written by LAUREN IVERSON
FEB. 7–MAR. 6 Sarah Otts, Dixie Purvis and Kiki Slaughter play with themes of spontaneity and chance in ANNE IRWIN FINE ART’s newest exhibition “3 Female Painters.” Kicking off with an opening night reception from 6 to 8 p.m., guests can explore color, line, form and more in large-scale abstract paintings that encourage attendees to create their own interpretation of each artists’ message. anneirwinfineart.com
FEB. 12–MAR. 21 With countless lines, bars, bands and hidden miniature landscapes, Atlanta-based artist Scott Eakin’s “The Magpie’s Dilemma” exhibit at the MARCIA WOOD
GALLERY is a treasure trove for the curious mind. Inspired by the magpie (who searches for bright bits to complete its nest), Eakin looks to implement an unex-
FEB. 28–MAR. 1 Shop for personal treasures in booths by some of the country’s most prestigious antiques dealers at the THOMASVILLE ANTIQUES SHOW. Kicking off the three-day event with a black-tie gala, the show features more than 30 exhibitors and has an exciting lineup of special
into his paintings—one that asks the viewer, “what do you choose to see?”
marciawoodgallery.com
THROUGH FEB. 1 Featuring more than 350 established and emerging talents, Trinity School’s SPOTLIGHT ON ART Artists Market is the place to
events and speakers—
discover new pieces of artwork span-
including renowned designers
ning all styles including contemporary,
and collectors Bunny Williams,
whimsical, folk, pottery, jewelry and
Madeline Stuart and Barbara Gordon. Proceeds aid in funding for programs assisting children in Thomasville and Thomas County.
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pected yet beckoning nature
more. Peruse works by artists including Kayce Hughes, Mark Boomershine, Dawne Raulet, Nancy Westfall and others for special finds on one of the market’s six open days.
trinityatl.org/spotlight-on-art
“RED POPPIES” PRINT BY DONALD SULTAN; ANNE IRWIN FINE ART BY KIKI SLAUGHTER; “AN EARLY HAND” BY SCOTT EAKIN, 2019, ACRYLIC ON WOOD PANEL, 48X48 INCHES, COURTESY OF MARCIA WOOD GALLERY; SPOTLIGHT ON ART COURTESY OF TRINITY SCHOOL; “BIRD” ATTRIBUTED TO “SCHTOCKSCHNITZLER” SIMMONS 1885-1910 TULIP POPLAR AND PAINT, BERK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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