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Part 1: Nationalist and Racist Obsessions Paintings by Birgir Snaebjörn Birgisson June 29 – July 30, 2006 Opening Reception: June 29 5-7 pm Hours:
Wed - Sat 1-5 pm or by appointment 439 North Street Pittsfield, MA
01201 Contact:
Scott Laugenour (917) 743 6548 |
In 2002 Reykjavík artist Birgir Snaebjörn Birgisson discovered
a book of photographs. It contained
portraits of people who were selected for a particular beauty and perfection.
Deutsche Kopfe Nordischer Rasse
Fischer / Gunther
1927 J. F. Lehmanns Verlag / Munchen
The artist was moved to paint six large
portraits from images taken from this chilling reminder of a deranged society's
obsession with pedigree. These
paintings comprise the first part of Gallery Boreas' inaugural gallery exhibit
at 439 North Street in Pittsfield. The National Gallery of Iceland exhibited these paintings 18
months ago in an exhibit dedicated to new Icelandic art.
The artist will be in residence in
the Berkshires during the month of July and will be present for the opening
reception.