Weekend Arts Agenda: Bruce Davidson at Jackson Fine Art May 14 2015

Bruce Davidson has been  hailed as one of the most influential photographers of the twentieth century. Known for documenting people on the fringes of society, the Henri Cartier-Bresson disciple’s 1959 series, Brooklyn Gang, will be on display through Aug. 1, at Jackson Fine Art. Along with Brookyln Gang, the show will also include Davidson’s color work, spanning more than 50 years. There’s an opening reception Fri., May 15, from 6-8 p.m., and an artist talk Sat., May 16, at 11 a.m., at the gallery space. More details can be found here.

SATURDAY
====== This marks the first show in {Poem 88}’s new space in the Westside Provisions District, and the second at the gallery for artist Kyoung Chun. Titled, You Are Here, Chun’s will exhibit her paintings, which further the artist’s exploration in ki energy via the incorporation of bubble forms that both interact and obscure landscape scenes. The show will also feature Chun’s sculptures, translucent houses which tread the lines of the third dimension. You Are Here runs through July 3, with an opening reception Sat., May 16, at 7 p.m. Learn more about it here.

Adair Park’s modern vintage marketplace, Kiwi Vintage and Green Home Market, is headed to Midtown for the weekend. In partnership with the Lucky Exchange, the two vintage boutiques are throwing what they’re calling Spring Fling, which is: 16 local vintages vendors, open-air market, and a Polaroid picture contest, among other things. Lest we not forget the lemonade stand! Sat., May 16, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Side note: Kiwi’s owner, Jamie England [http:// http://www.youvebeennoted.com/noteworthy-spotlight-kiwi-vintage-green-home-market/|[http://www.youvebeennoted.com/noteworthy-spotlight-kiwi-vintage-green-home-market/]].

SUNDAY


Hosted by Atlanta City Councilwoman Cleta Winslow , the first annual West End Music and Arts Festival is like that big family picnic that happens once a year, albeit with Grammy-nominated, and legendary musicians as the guest of honor. The Wren’s Nest will play host to the likes of neo soul artist Bilal, and jazz, funk, and soul icon Lonnie Liston Smith. Tickets are $20; $5 for students. You  can buy yours here.

Speaking of the West End area, Capital View’s artists’ cooperative, B. Complex, is hosting a sort of meet-and-greet. On Sun., May 17, from 1-5 p.m., guests are invited to explore the 12 studio spaces, and interact with the diverse crew of working artists that include painters, sculptors, and dancers. More specially, Anita Arliss, Thomas Clarkson, Susan Clifton, William Hill, Aleatha Lindsay, Jeffry Loy, Vernon Robinson Jr., Stacie Rose, Ann Rowles, Michele Schuff, Cy Matthews Semrau, Patton White-Beacon Dance, and Cord Woodruff. It’s free, open to the public, and, yes, there will be snacks.

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Through May 17 (by appointment), you can check out Baloonlagoona, a painting MFA thesis exhibition from Laila Kouri, at the Low Museum. Calling her work, “non-conceptual-conceptual art,” Kouri challenges critic Clement Greenberg’s notion that “pure” painting had to be free of mimicry. Kouri’s object-based compositions ask the viewer to question, “What makes a painting a painting?” Naturally, Terry Kearns was there to document the show’s opening night because let’s face it, #TerryKearnsIsEverywhere. Make your appointment here.

Part gallery, part green-screen stage, and part animation studio, Trick 3D is currently playing host to new sculptural, puppetry works from Sam Lasseter. In conjunction with Savannah College of Art and Design, and curated by Elizabeth Jarrett, the exhibition, Joy, is the artist’s first solo show, and marks the public debut of the Westside gallery space. Per the artist, Joy’s purpose is, ”to spread happiness through art. Each piece strives to make the viewer smile and leave them with a light heart. By relating with the audience through nostalgic subject matter and amusing interactivity, I hope to connect people with their uninhibited childhood creativity.” The show runs through May 22, and more details about Trick 3D Gallery can be found here.

They’re popping bottles over at the High Museum of Art. OK, sort of. In celebration of arguably the most iconic soft drink bottle ever, the exhibition The Coca-Cola Bottle: An American Icon at 100, showcases the design history, pop art, and photography behind it. Not to mention, more than 15 works of art by Andy Warhol inspired by his fascination with the bottle. Through Oct. 4, visitors can check the 1915 protype or check out photos that document the bottle’s role in the daily lives of Atlantans. Just don’t call it pop. Details and tickets here.