Archive of October, 2005

October 9, 2005

Official Press Release: “John Berkey Observed” Opens Nov. 4

By Dave Machacek

October 7, 2005

“John Berkey Observed” Exhibition Opens Nov. 4 at ArtOrg

Northfield, Minn.—The second and largest exhibition of world famous illustrator John Berkey’s seldom seen works, titled “John Berkey Observed,” will open on Friday, Nov. 4, at ArtOrg’s Moving Walls Gallery, 200 Division St. S. in Northfield. The opening reception will be from 6 to 10 p.m. The exhibition includes the world premiere screening of several of Berkey’s experimental video productions will be on Saturday, Nov. 5. The events are free and open to the public.

The exhibition will feature over 50 original works spanning Berkey’s entire career, including a number of Berkey’s signature space paintings. The show is the second of ArtOrg’s two extraordinary presentations of Berkey’s work this fall. The shows are believed to be the first significant solo gallery exhibitions of Berkey’s work ever held and each will include a number of works never before seen by the public. Many of the works will be available for purchase.

A unique feature of the exhibition will be Berkey’s experimental videos. The artist has taken Continue Reading…

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