The Great Mondini!

Franco Mondini-Ruiz, a San Antonio-based artist, was in town last week for a site visit in preparation for his fall 2011 exhibition at the Ceramics Research Center, which will focus on a unique installation of our permanent collection.

Franco is an exuberant, over-the-top painter, sculptor and performance artist, and the initial plans for his show at the CRC involve three parts: Dulce: Bisque Without Borders; Limpia: Revisiting the Collection; and, during his September 30th reception, Tienda Franco, his store of curios — plus a margarita machine and a live DJ.

Franco is represented by Frederieke Taylor Gallery, in New York City, and was featured in the 2000 Whitney Biennial.

Stay tuned for more mischievous adventures!

—Peter Held, curator of ceramics
ASU Art Museum, Ceramics Research Center