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Curatorial Statement: The Smith & Wisznia collection’s singular focus: artists living, working and exhibiting in Louisiana post Hurricane Katrina. Louisiana during this period of renewal, rebirth, and rebuilding experienced an art renaissance. There was a migration of creatives from all areas of life to Louisiana: Musicians, Fashion Designers, Architects, Writers and Visual Artists congregated, forming a vibrant foundation of cultural declaration and inspiration. The artists in the Smith & Wisznia collection were on the front lines when ‘all hope was abandoned’. Louisiana and its inhabitants were in a state of turmoil, hopelessness and uncertainty. We needed honest, fearless and visionary artists to articulate our collective consciousness which would undoubtedly spearhead a catalyst for catharsis. The artwork secured for this collection is an enlightening correspondence of its examination on race, sex, gender equality and humanity. This art book allows its readership to view and participate in a necessary and relevant dialogue. The Smith & Wisznia Collection features artists of color, women, LGBTQ and artists of diverse religious backgrounds. The Art World's current trend has shifted to visual artists who have been marginalized and or discriminated against who are now being exhibited in galleries and museums Worldwide to a welcoming and exuberant audience. The Smith & Wisznia Collection is a window into a collector's and curator's vision, focus and commitment and their collective's contributions to the landscape of Contemporary Art and Society.

·The Smith & Wisznia Collection is an art book that features the artwork of 31 contemporary artists. This private collection of contemporary art was gifted to the Alexandria Museum of Art by noted architect and developer Marcel Wisznia. This art book is a portable exhibition for art professionals and enthusiasts to view this important and relevant collection. This niche market is driven by the sales of art books and monographs and the trend shows no sign of losing momentum.

The Smith & Wisznia Collection is a point of discovery for artists, curators, museum directors, collectors and art enthusiasts. The Smith & Wisznia Collection is educational, influential and inspirational to the artist process and practice not to mention introducing emerging and mid-career artists and work to collectors and the public at large.

The Smith & Wisznia Collection mirrors the current climate of contemporary art, culture and society. The artwork featured in this collection is an enlightening correspondence on thoughts on race, sex, gender equality and humanity. This art book allows its readership to view and participate in a necessary dialogue.

The Smith & Wisznia Collection appeals to a wide demographic of art professionals and art enthusiasts who are interested in art and artists who are off the radar. The collection features artists of color, women, LGBTQ and of diverse religious backgrounds. The Art World current trend has shifted to visual artists who have been marginalized and or discriminated against who are now being exhibited in galleries and museums Worldwide to a welcoming and exuberant audience. The Smith & Wisznia Collection is one window into the ever evolving Art World.

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