April
29, 2008
Koehnline Museum Celebrates Leo Politi
A seven-week celebration of works by international artist and author Leo Politi (1908-1996) goes on display Thursday, May 8, at the Koehnline Museum of Art at Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines.
Leo Politi: Mexican Images of Olvera Street is an exhibit of Politi's gouache drawings, carvings, and books from the 1930s and 1940s. Born in Fresno, California, Politi was a child when his family moved to Italy, where he studied art. Upon his return to Los Angeles, Politi began capturing the images of Mexican immigrants who settled in the Olvera Street district.
The public is invited to a free reception with refreshments, 5 - 8 p.m., Thursday, May 8. This free exhibit is part of "Leo Politi 2008 Centennial Events," and runs through June 26.
The Koehnline Museum of Art is open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday. Starting in June, the Museum operates under its summer hours, and is open 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
For more details, call Nathan Harpaz at 847-635-2633, or visit www.oakton.edu/museum.
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