MEDIA CONTACT: Terri Berns

        561-297-1164, tberns@fau.edu

FAU Libraries Present “CONSTRUCT” Exhibition

Inspired by the Construction of the New Wing of the FAU Wimberly Library

What:        FAU Libraries Present “CONSTRUCT” Exhibition - Inspired by

                 the construction of the New Wing of the FAU Wimberly Library

                  The Exhibition will be on Display at the Jaffe Book  Arts Gallery and

                 Wimberly Administrative Offices,  2nd Floor from May 1 through

                 August 31

When:        Monday, May 1 – Thursday, August 31, 2006

Where:        Florida Atlantic University

                     FAU Libraries 

                     Wimberly Library, 2nd Floor

                     Jaffe Book Arts Gallery, 3rd Floor

                     777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL

“Inspired by the sounds of jack hammers, cement pumps, and nail guns operating on compressed air, and by the sight and gritty feel of white dust coating our display cases, the Jaffe Collection has put together an exhibit of artists' books that deal with the topic of construction,” said John Cutrone, book arts coordinator.

 The “CONSTRUCT” exhibit takes a broad view of the idea of construction, and includes books with architectural elements, books that explore concepts of construction, books that open into rooms and spaces... even a book by a Russian Constructivist artist. The exhibition is free and open to the public. 

For additional information, call 561-297-0226 or visit www.jaffecollection.org, where you can tour the exhibition virtually.

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