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Desire

Desire Image gallery

Presented by The Blanton Museum of Art at The Blanton Museum of Art

February 5-April 25, 2010

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Desire is a complex human emotion and a driving force in our lives from childhood through old age. We all can recall examples of literature, film, and music that are rife with expressions of desire. But how do contemporary visual artists portray desire, and all its attendant psychological states—anticipation, arousal, longing, regret, and so on? The Blanton will present a major exhibition of recent works in all media by an international roster of contemporary artists who have investigated notions of desire.



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    • Venue Info

      The Blanton Museum of Art

      MLK at Congress Austin, TX 78701

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    • Admission Info

      Tickets: Blanton Members and UT Staff & Students FREE Adults $9 Seniors (65+) $7 College students with valid ID $5 Youth (13 - 21) $5 Children 12 & under FREE

    • Dates & Times

      Dates:
      February 5-April 25, 2010

      Times:
      Tues-Fri 10am-5pm (Thurs open till 9pm.) Sat 11am-5pm Sun 1pm-5pm

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      • Event Name: Desire
        3.5 out of 5 stars rating "Enjoyed the B Scene but left unfulfilled by Desire"
        Review posted by: Sarah from Austin TX, Feb 09, 2010

        We arrived to the B scene around 9pm and the place was packed with well dressed Austinites. No snacks remained and there was quite a line for the bar so with Suzanne Choffel playing in the... Expand

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      • Event Name: Desire
        4.5 out of 5 stars rating "Unleash Inibitions and Cross Boundries"
        Review posted by: Contessa from Austin, TX, Feb 08, 2010

        Titillating and Tantalizing come to mind when describing the wonderfully curated new show at The Blanton! Desire is just that. Prepare to push any old-fashioned or conservative boundaries aside!... Expand

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      • Event Name: Desire
        3.5 out of 5 stars rating "Enjoyed the B Scene but left unfulfilled by Desire"
        Review posted by: Sarah from Austin TX, Feb 09, 2010

        We arrived to the B scene around 9pm and the place was packed with well dressed Austinites. No snacks remained and there was quite a line for the bar so with Suzanne Choffel playing in the... Expand

        All reviews/comments and complete event details

      • Event Name: Desire
        4.5 out of 5 stars rating "Unleash Inibitions and Cross Boundries"
        Review posted by: Contessa from Austin, TX, Feb 08, 2010

        Titillating and Tantalizing come to mind when describing the wonderfully curated new show at The Blanton! Desire is just that. Prepare to push any old-fashioned or conservative boundaries aside!... Expand

        All reviews/comments and complete event details

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