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Be a part of art history on Tues., Oct. 6
Want to be a part of art history?
Pablo Vargas Lugo invites you to be a part of his ‘Eclipses for Austin’ project, a commission from the Blanton Museum of Art. And to all participating volunteers, Vargas Lugo will give an original signed artwork that he has produced for the occasion.
The Mexican artist needs 350 volunteers to gather on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the stands of UT’s Darrel K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium.
In synchronicity, Vargas Lugo will direct the group to hold and flip black and white cards in sequence to simulate the 10 solar eclipses that will occur in Texas over the course of the next 340 years, The artist will create 10 videos of the event that will be exhibited at the Blanton in November.
‘Eclipses for Austin’
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
UT Darrel K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium
Lunch will also be provided for all volunteers. To play a part in the project email eclipsesforaustin@gmail.com
Watch a digital video sketch of the project:
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