Karel Demel, "Les Chants de Maldoror," etching
View black and white drawings and color etchings by renowned Czech artist Karel Demel representing surrealist illustrations of the book “Songs of Maldoror.” Organized by SOS ART.
The exhibit consists of B&W drawings and color etchings by renowned Czech artist Karel Demel. They represent his surrealistic illustrations of the seminal book “Songs of Maldoror” written in the 1860’s, at age 22, by influential French author Isidore Ducasse, also known as the Comte de Lautréamont. Ducasse died 2 years later at the age of 24, and his book, discovered by chance 50 years later, became an inspirational source and a reference for the surrealists, poets and artists alike.
Join us for the Opening Reception: Friday, September 1, 6:30-8:30pm
Surrealist Poetry Reading: Saturday, September 9, 1 to 4pm. Enjoy a short presentation of the exhibit and the book, followed by readings by local poets of their own surrealist poems and/or of some of their favorite surrealist poems by other poets.
*All events are free, open to the public, light refreshments served.
Gallery Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-4pm and by appointment.
Special Saturday Open Hours: Saturdays, September 9 & 23, 1 – 4pm
Organized by SOS ART.
ADMISSION INFO
Free Admission
INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*
- Sep 26, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Tue)
- Sep 28, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Thu)
Additional time info:
Join us for the Opening Reception: Friday, September 1, 6:30-8:30pm
Surrealist Poetry Reading: Saturday, September 9, 1 to 4pm. Enjoy a short presentation of the exhibit and the book, followed by readings by local poets of their own surrealist poems and/or of some of their favorite surrealist poems by other poets.
LOCATION
6620 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45213
