Curated by Edward Lucie-Smith, the exhibition is based on hisrecent publication Art Tomorrow (2002), a follow up to his 1995 publication, Art Today. Lucie-Smith has written over 50 books on art and has been a primary source of information for artists throughout the world.
The theme of this first exhibition is the human figure: its political and philosophical associations, and its interaction with the environment. As a result of the current political status of the United States, this focus on the human figure and condition is a conscious effort to create an exchange of ideas through art.
Exhibition curator, Edward Lucie-Smith, and featured artist, Judy Chicago, have spent years raising awareness for the topics surrounding the human body and experience. For over twenty-five years their individual views and comprehension of the subject matter have continued to drive audiences to another level of understanding and participation.
 

I would like to thank all the artists for participating, and most importantly, Edward Lucie-Smith, whose dedication and expertise brought the critical work of these artists to our attention. His support and knowledge have made this a successful and inspiring experience for us all.
Special thanks to the exhibition organizer - Vanessa Bolden - who made this exhibition a reality. The Gallery staff who created a great installation - Andrew Rogers, Daniel Herr, Jared Tolla, William Maul, Tim Barrera, Frank Edwards, and Dave DeCristoforo.

John Natsoulas, 2005

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Catalog includes essays by Edward Lucie-Smith and John Natsoulas, Artists' Bios and Artwork images.

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Public opportunities to experience avant-garde, worldwide trends in art are often limited to arenas such as the Venice Biennale, Art Basel or Art Forum Berlin. The John Natsoulas Center for the Arts brings this experience to the West Coast with the gallery’s first Western Biennale of Art exhibition, February 2- March 27, 2005.
This survey of contemporary work recognizes the direction of international movements in art and how they are influencing our local scene.