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    Spacetaker ARC Exhibition: Alternate Reality by Magid Salmi

    Presented by Spacetaker at Spacetaker Gallery at Fresh Arts (formerly Spacetaker Artist Resource Center (ARC))

    November 4-December 2, 2011

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    Spacetaker ARC Exhibition: Alternate Reality by Magid Salmi

    Spacetaker is excited to host Alternate Reality, a solo exhibition by artist Magid Salmi, as part of its ARC Exhibition Series. Opening reception Friday, November 4, 6-8 p.m. On view through December 2.

    Magid Salmi’s uniquely constructed still life photographs feature the use of common household and perishable items to create an alternate reality which investigates the...

    Spacetaker is excited to host Alternate Reality, a solo exhibition by artist Magid Salmi, as part of its ARC Exhibition Series. Opening reception Friday, November 4, 6-8 p.m. On view through December 2.

    Magid Salmi’s uniquely constructed still life photographs feature the use of common household and perishable items to create an alternate reality which investigates the notion that what we consider strange and shocking at this point in time may become the standard of things to come.

    It is within this process that he describes and encapsulates our society’s obsession with consumerism, and how prevalent technological progress has become in our daily lives. “My photographs suggest that ideas, concepts, and truths are only as pertinent as the time in which they exist,” states Salmi. Taking a humorous approach to many of his works, Salmi encourages the audience to discover their own individual connections and interpretations to the images.

    Alternate Reality is on view from November 4 through December 2 with a free public opening reception on Friday, November 4 from 6-8pm.

    About the artist: A native of Paris, France, Magid Salmi moved to Houston in 2009. His works have been shown in numerous exhibits both in France and the US including Lawndale Art Center, Austin Art Space, and most recently at LACDA (Los Angeles Center For Digital Art). He received second prize for his Ail Pod entry in Houston Art League's 2010 "Gambol!" juried exhibition. Visit his website at www.magidsalmi.com.  

    Pictured above: "PLU #4025" © Magid Salmi, 2011
    Pictured below: "Ail Pod" © Magid Salmi, 2008


    Spacetaker Gallery at Fresh Arts (formerly Spacetaker Artist Resource Center (ARC))

    2101 Winter Street
    Studio 11
    Houston, TX 77007

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    Tickets:

    Free and open to the public.


    Times:

    Opening Reception:
    Friday, November 4, 6 – 8 p.m.

    Second Saturday Open Studios:
    Saturday, November 12, 2 – 5 p.m.

    Open during Spacetaker’s Winter Holiday Art Market at Winter Street Studios:
    Friday, Nov. 18, 6 – 10 p.m.
    Saturday, Nov. 19, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
    Sunday, Nov. 20, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

    Gallery Hours:
    Wed thru Fri 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. or by appointment


    Phone: 713-868-1839

    Accessibility Info: Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.

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