Murrini Vessels by Sam Stang Location: Pre Security, Terminal 1, Ticketing Lounge Each of the vessels in this collection were created by Stang using a traditional European glassblowing technique called murrini. Stang is inspired by African trade beads, mid-century Italian and Scandinavian design, and by nature. In this collection, the Artist uses monochromatic colors to […]
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Music Makers
Music Makers by Portfolio and Educational Center Exhibition Dates: November 2021 through May 2022 Location: Post-Security, Concourse East Wall A collection of Music Maker’s images that reflect the words of Herbie Hancock, “Music is the tool to express life – and all that makes a difference.” About the Organization: Portfolio Gallery and Educational Center Portfolio […]
My mom said to always have flowers around
My mom said to always have flowers around by Taylor Yocum Exhibition Dates: March through September 2022 Location: Post-Security, Concourse West Wall As part of a daily practice in Spring 2020, I created a diptych collage each day: one of flowers in a vase, another of the scraps the cut-outs left behind. These flowers and […]
Of Gods and Men
Of Gods and Men by Damon Davis Exhibition Dates: Through October 2023 Location: Pre-security, Lower Level A Baggage Claim Windows Darker Gods is an Afro-Surrealist mythological fable, presented as a trilogy of visual arts installations, that introduces a universe where people of color are gods. Challenging the western representations of Blackness in the media and […]
Attractor
Attractor by Jerry Monteith Exhibition Dates: through December 2019 Location: Ticketing level of Terminal 1 Attractor takes the tradition of fly-tying (fishing lures) to produce miniature sculptures of imaginary insects. With names like “Green Eye,” “Blue Green Spider,” “Wide Spider,” and “Double Medusa,” Monteith uses metal, fabric, plastic, glass, and even organic materials to lure […]
Beyond Words: Three Contemporary Artists and the Manuscript Tradition
Beyond Words: Three Contemporary Artists and the Manuscript Tradition by Museum of Contemporary Religious Art Exhibition Dates: May 2018 through November 2018 Location: The Lambert Gallery Beyond Words highlighted the continuing influence of manuscript illumination. This exhibition includes work from Salma Arastu, Archie Granot, and Bernard Maisner, along with examples of historical manuscripts curated by […]
Block Party! Steamroller Prints
Block Party! Steamroller Prints by Foundry Art Centre Exhibition Dates: September 2021 through March 2022 Location: Post-Security, Concourse West Wall The Foundry Art Centre spotlights the artwork and imagery of the Foundry’s inaugural Block Party, a free summer outdoor art festival which features interactive art projects for all ages, food trucks, beer booths, live music, […]
Capturing Imagination
Capturing Imagination by the World Chess Hall of Fame Exhibition Dates: May 2018 through November 2018 Location: The Lambert Gallery Capturing Imagination includes 16 chess sets and artifacts from the permanent collection of the World Chess Hall of Fame. Visitors will marvel at beautifully-sculpted, resin chess pieces including Avengers: Infinity War characters Thor, Spiderman, Captain […]
Chrysler Tapete
Chrysler Tapete by Thomas Bayrle Exhibition Dates: March 2018 through March 2019 Location: Terminal 2 between gates E33 and E34 It was a mix of pop culture, wallpaper and a whole new audience at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. In partnership with the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, the Lambert Art and Culture Program welcomed […]
Cigar Box Guitars: 21st Century
Cigar Box Guitars: 21st Century by National Blues Museum Exhibition Dates: April 2021 through February 2022 Location: Pre-security, Lower Level Baggage Claim Windows This exhibit features more than 50 fully functional, homemade instruments. This collection is evidence of the cigar box guitar’s resiliency, much like the early musicians that pioneered the instrument. In the 19th […]