Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit (CAID)

The CAID presents two independent exhibitions on its two floors, bringing together two distinct cultures in one space: that of Mexico and Cranbrook. Downstairs check out “Tradition and Modernity of Mexican Culture” an exhibition of prints ranging from etchings to more experimental printmaking methods.

Curators Marie Alsace Galindo-Roel & Gerardo Macias-Garcia state this is “first important presentation of contemporary Mexican printmakers in Detroit.” This show is a first time exhibiting in Detroit and includes these artists: Alfredo Zalce; Manuel Felguerez; Martha Chapa-Benavides; Gerardo Cantu; Edgar Mendoza; Jose Luis Corral; Julian Diaz; Inda Saenz; Nicolas Moreno; Luis Filcer; Esther Gonzalez; Guillermo Ceniceros; and Raul Anguiano.

Tradition and Modernity of Mexican Culture
an Exhibition of prints by Mexican masters
November 25, 2006 – December 9, 2006

Upstairs recent Cranbrook grad, Laith Karmo puts together five Detroit-based artists including Ivin Ballen, Sara Blakeman, Britton Tolliver, Chris Williams, and Little. Bright colors, pop imagery fill this show which includes paintings, sculptural objects, and prints. Each works quite differently yet they all resonate quite well together, and altogether maintains a consistent dialogue, as is to curator Karmo’s credit.

November 25, 2006 - January 2, 2007
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 25, 2006 6 PM-10PM

Note the downstairs show ends December 9, and a new exhibition of soft-sculpture installations will open December 16, and this exhibition will be up until January 2, as will the upstairs. – Nick Sousanis
ws@thedetroiter.com
(In addition to being editor-in-chief of thedetroiter.com, Sousanis is the current chairman of the board of CAID. That said, he really wishes he could. Good work to our independent curators, Nick)