The Las Cruces Museum of Art presents, “Rodin: In His Owns Words; Selections from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation” from September 5^th through November 22^nd. The show features 42 sculptures and related works by French artist Auguste Rodin (1840–1917). 

The opening reception will be held on Friday, September 5^th from 5 – 7 pm. Admission is free. This comprehensive exhibit includes bronzes of various sizes, a selection of photographs and portraits of Rodin, as well as journal entries and letters by the artist. Accompanying the show is an educational exhibit on the traditional lost-wax casting process, used to create bronze sculptures. 

Rodin was a pioneer in sculpture, creating bold impressionistic pieces that have been exhibited at museums worldwide. Sculptures on exhibit will include such well-known works as The Thinker, Head of Balzac, and The Burghers of Calais, First Maquette. In conjunction with the exhibit, there will be a series of special events. On the second Saturday of each month, the Las Cruces Friends of Chamber Music will present “Musical Reflections on the Life and Times of Rodin.” 

The Museum of Art will also host a guest lecture series including presentations by Maureen Russell, Senior Conservator for New Mexico State Museums and the Cantor Foundation; New Mexico sculptor Michael Naranjo; and Matthew Palczynski, Staff Lecturer for the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

For more information contact Joy Miller, Exhibitions Curator at 575/541-2221. The TTY number is 575/541-2161.

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