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FAU Libraries Announces New Art Installation Space at MacArthur Campus Library
Inaugural Exhibition "Lifestyles," by Acclaimed Artist Rosemarie Chiarlone, Features Accompanying Audio and Visuals for an Interactive Journey

BOCA RATON, FL (January 6, 2006) - Florida Atlantic University Libraries announces a new 'installation work space' for art exhibitions, a twenty-four by twenty-four foot area, at FAU's John D. MacArthur Campus Library, 1st floor, 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter. The inaugural exhibition "Lifestyles," by nationally recognized artist Rosemarie Chiarlone, will be on display January 3 through March 4, 2006. The exhibition is free and open to the public.

In this exhibition, Chiarlone creates an ironic commentary on the homeless. The fabric chairs and benches are covered in photos of homeless people, while the books on the table depict their living conditions in Miami, where Chiarlone resides. The accompanying audio and visuals make this an intriguing and unique experience for the viewer - an interactive, thought provoking journey. To much acclaim, the installation was featured in the show "Dissent: Political Voices," at the Spaces Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio, in April 2005.

"The new art installation space is a significant departure for the library. By reorganizing, we were able to free up the space and create a dedicated area, with more of a gallery atmosphere. This allows enough wall space and walking room for visitors to fully enjoy the art. The desire is to establish a destination for more than books and computers, with the hope that the gallery space will become a cultural site for the students, faculty and members of the community," said Ethan Allen, MacArthur campus library director.

The library has future plans, in a designated area in the mezzanine, for a music loft space, with comfortable seating for listening. This may open as early as Summer 2006.

For hours or questions, call 561-799-8530 or visit www.library.fau.edu/npb/npb.htm.

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