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DJIBOUTI EMBASSY 2011

REGION

AFRICA

EXHIBITION TYPE

PERMANENT

Nawal Aouad, Amour, Acrylic on canvas, 24 13/16 x 19 11/16in. (63 x 50cm),

Anonymous, Writing Boards, Wood, Approx: 20 x 14 x 1in. (50.8 x 35.6 x 2.5cm), Photo: Michael JN Bowles

Anonymous, Water Holder, Camel Hide, Approx: 24 x 8 x 5in. (61 x 20.3 x 12.7cm), Photo: Michael JN Bowles

Anonymous, Four Issa Domes, Straw, Approx: 10 x 7 x 7in. (25.4 x 17.8 x 17.8cm), Photo: Michael JN Bowles

Anonymous, Large Straw Basket, , Approx: 36 x 20 x 20in. (91.4 x 50.8 x 50.8cm), Photo: Michael JN Bowles

Anonymous, 8 Djibouti Baskets, Straw, ,

Anonymous, Necklace, Beads, H: 30in. (76.2cm), Photo: Michael JN Bowles

Anonymous, 2 Afar Domes, Straw, fabric, Approx: 16 x 16 x 16in. (40.6 x 40.6 x 40.6cm); approx: 12 x 12 x 12in. (30.5 x 30.5 x 30.5cm), Photo: Michael JN Bowles

Anonymous, Afar Floor Cover, Straw, Approximately: 48 x 48in. (121.9 x 121.9cm), Photo: Michael JN Bowles

Gianfranco Gorgoni, Robert Smithson's Spiral Jetty, Black and white photographs, set of 10, image sizes, each of 10: 11 x 14in. (27.9 x 35.6cm),

Judy Ledgerwood, Daddy's Girl, Acrylic gouache on canvas, Overall: 84 x 54in. (213.4 x 137.2cm),

Nancy Moore Bess, Djibouti Markets, Collaged wooden shelf; twined baskets incorporating beads from Djibouti; pyramid-like packages incorporating papers from Djibouti, Shelf: 5" deep, 16" wide / vessels roughly 5x3x3 inches each, of 4, Photo credit: John Polak

Lindsay Ketterer Gates, Neckline Basket, Stainless mesh, pistachio shells, beads, coated copper wire, aluminum handle, Overall: 17 3/4 x 18 x 11in. (45.1 x 45.7 x 27.9cm),

Laura Fayer, Soft Power, Acrylic and rice paper on canvas stretched over wood frame, Overall: 40 x 30 x 1 1/2in., 10lb. (101.6 x 76.2 x 3.8cm, 4.5kg),

Laura Fayer, Finest Hour, Acrylic and rice paper on canvas stretched over wood frame, Overall: 40 x 30 x 1 1/2in., 10lb. (101.6 x 76.2 x 3.8cm, 4.5kg),

Margaret Boozer, From This Distance, Clay, steel, When installed, approx: 192 x 192 x 6in., 300lb. (487.7 x 487.7 x 15.2cm, 136.1kg), Photo: Michael JN Bowles

Lindsay Walt, On a Clear Day, Acrylic and ink on board, Overall: 60 x 48 in. (152.4 x 121.9 cm),

Loretta Bennett, Yellow Jack, Aquatint and softground etching, Overall: 26 1/2 x 26 1/2in. (67.3 x 67.3cm), Gift of the artist and Paulson Press to the Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies

Mary Lee Bendolph, Down the Road, Aquatint and softground etching, Overall: 34 1/2 x 32 1/2in. (87.6 x 82.6cm), Gift of the artist and Paulson Press to the Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies

Loretta Pettway, Bricklayer, Aquatint and softground etching, Overall: 38 x 30in. (96.5 x 76.2cm), Gift of the artist and Paulson Press to the Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies

Tracy Krumm, Table (Husks), Crocheted metal husks with panel, Panel: 57 x 78 1/2in. (144.8 x 199.4cm),

Carole Silverstein, Locks Open Keys, Acrylic ink on Mylar, mounted on white aluminum frame, Overall: 42 x 30in. (106.7 x 76.2cm),

Jo Ann Biagini, Untitled (Monkeys), Mixed media on paper (natural wood frame w/Plexi), Image: 40 x 39in. (101.6 x 99.1cm); frame: 42 x 41in. (106.7 x 104.1cm),

Xenobia Bailey, Great Day in the Morning, Hand crocheted Mandala, Overall: 78 x 78in. (198.1 x 198.1cm),

Martina Johnson-Allen, Breast Plate I, Mixed media, muslin, beads, twine, buttons, cotton fabric, shells, wire, Other: 37 x 25 x 7in. (94 x 63.5 x 17.8cm) -- the H is from nail from which it is hung to bottommost element of piece, Photo: Michael JN Bowles

Martina Johnson-Allen, Breast Plate II, Mixed media, muslin, beads, twine, buttons, cotton fabric, shells, wire, Overall: 43 x 30 x 7 1/2in. (109.2 x 76.2 x 19.1cm) -- the H is from nail from which it is hung to bottommost element of piece, Photo: Michael JN Bowles

Louisiana Bendolph, Still have Joy/Tears of Pride, Aquatint and softground etching, Overall: 42 3/4 x 39 1/2in. (108.6 x 100.3cm), Gift of the artist and Paulson Press to the Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies

Margot Voorhies Thompson, Words in Motion 1, Mixed media on canvas, Overall: 24 x 24in. (61 x 61cm), Photo: David McShane

Margot Voorhies Thompson, Words in Motion 2, Mixed media on canvas, Overall: 24 x 24in. (61 x 61cm), Photo: David McShane

Margot Voorhies Thompson, Words in Motion 3, Mixed media on canvas, Overall: 24 x 24in. (61 x 61cm), Photo: David McShane

Paul Kozal, Balanced Rock and Moon [Edition of 50], Sepia/selenium toned gelatin silver photograph, Image: 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm), Paul Kozal © Copyright

Margot Voorhies Thompson, Words in Motion 6, Mixed media on canvas, Overall: 42 x 56in. (106.7 x 142.2cm), Photo: David McShane

Paul Kozal, Road to Cannonville [Edition of 50], Sepia/selenium toned gelatin silver photograph

, Overall: 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm), Paul Kozal © Copyright — Paul Kozal, Road to Cannonville [Edition of 50], Sepia/selenium toned gelatin silver photograph , Overall: 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm), Paul Kozal © Copyright

Paul Kozal, Pinto Hills [Edition of 200], Sepia/selenium toned gelatin silver photograph
, Image: 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm), Paul Kozal © Copyright — Paul Kozal, Pinto Hills [Edition of 200], Sepia/selenium toned gelatin silver photograph , Image: 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm), Paul Kozal © Copyright

Paul Kozal, The Rock [Edition of 50], Sepia toned gelatin silver photograph, Image: 10 x 8in. (25.4 x 20.3cm), Paul Kozal © Copyright

Paul Kozal, Mendicino Coast [Edition of 50], Sepia/selenium toned gelatin silver photograph, Image: 10 x 8in. (25.4 x 20.3cm), Paul Kozal © Copyright

Paul Kozal, Iversen Point [Edition of 50], Sepia toned gelatin silver photograph, Image: 10 x 8in. (25.4 x 20.3cm), Paul Kozal © Copyright

ARTISTS

Anonymous
Carole Silverstein
Gianfranco Gorgoni
Jo Ann Biagini
Judy Ledgerwood
Laura Fayer
Lindsay Ketterer Gates
Lindsay Walt
Loretta Bennett
Loretta Pettway
Louisiana Bendolph
Margaret Boozer
Margot Voorhies Thompson
Martina Johnson-Allen
Mary Lee Bendolph
Nancy Moore Bess
Nawal Aouad
Paul Kozal
Tracy Krumm
Xenobia Bailey

PARTNERS

Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies
Jim Kempner Fine Art
Laura Russo Gallery
Project 4 Gallery
Tracy Williams, Ltd.

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