From Tusk to Tail: Animals and Art
The latest exhibit at the Albright-Knox will be one that takes viewers on a journey across the globe. It’s called “From Tusk to Tail: Animals and Art” and explores how different artists across the world have represented different animals. This is the second exhibit at the Knox that has been organized in partnership with the Buffalo Museum of Science, using sculptures from their extensive collection of ethnographic works as well as a number of examples from the Gallery’s Permanent Collection.
The exhibit was organized by Curator of Education Mariann Smith and is accompanied by an audio tour. Some of the interesting things at the exhibit will be animals from ancient Chinese tombs, magical dogs from Africa, Mexican masks, and of course, a tusk and a tail. You can view it starting August 29th and it will run until February 1st, 2009. On September 12th, this exhibit will be featured at the Gusto at the Gallery’s family night called “Animals at the Albright-Knox.” That evening, visitors will be able to take part in an animal treasure hunt, discover legends and myths from around the world, and see live animals from the Nickel City Reptiles, as well as take part in an art-inspired puppet making.
To learn more about this exhibit and others at the Knox, visit their website.
Image: Edgar Degas 
Study of a Horse, 1880s 
Bronze cast executed between 1919 and 1921 from original wax 
7 5/8 x 10 3/4x 3 1/8" - 
Collection Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 
Bequest of A. Conger Goodyear
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PaulBuffalo
Although relatively few pieces are on display, the high quality of the Science Museum's items in this exhibition make it worth a visit to the Albright.
Now, if only the Science Museum would take the initiative to display more of these items in their own building.
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EricOak
Paul, You're right, but what about the the Albright-Knox? If only they had taken the iniative to display more of their own important works before selling them. That deserves to be called out too, no?
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