Eight artists who represent a variety of backgrounds, countries of origin, political perspectives, and art practices, answer the same question: What does it mean to be American in Salt Lake City?
Looking for America features works from 8 artists who represent a variety of backgrounds, countries of origin, political perspectives, and art practices, but all answer the same question: What does it mean to be American in Salt Lake City?
View the exhibit at The City Library from August 29 to September 25, 2019, and find additional information online at LookingForAmerica.us.
The Art Reception will be on the Level 4 near the Fireplaces on Thurs, August 29, at 6:30pm - 8:30pm.
Andrew Alba: Level 4 by elevators
Fidalis Buehler: Lower Urban Room by elevators
Miguel Galaz: Level 3 fireplace
Jiyoun Lee-Lodge: Level 1 fireplace
Nancy Rivera: Level 1 fireplace
Horacio Rodriguez: Level 4 fireplace
Jorge Rojas: Level 2 fireplace
Xi Zhang: Level 4, south wall outside Gallery
NOTE: The Main Library's Rooftop Terrace is closed through 2020 for repairs and renovations.
Salt Lake City's Main Library, designed by internationally-acclaimed architect Moshe Safdie in conjunction with VCBO Architecture, opened in February 2003 and remains one of the most architecturally unique structures in Utah. This striking 240,000 square-foot structure houses more than 500,000 books and other materials, yet serves as more than just a repository of books and computers. It reflects and engages the city's imagination and aspirations. The structure embraces a public plaza, with shops and services at ground level, reading galleries above, and a 300-seat auditorium.
A multi-level reading area along the Glass Lens at the southern facade of the building looks out onto the plaza with stunning views of the city and Wasatch Mountains beyond. Spiraling fireplaces on four floors resemble a column of flame from the vantage of 200 East and 400 South. The Urban Room between the Library and the Crescent Wall is a space for all seasons, generously endowed with daylight and open to magnificent views.
