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For Immediate Release

Peter Keefer: Images of the Great War

May 28 - September 19, 2010

Artist Reception and Gallery Talk: August 6, 5-8 PM

Missoula, MT / April 6, 2010 / Missoula Art Museum (MAM) / Missoula artist Peter Keefer has been working on the series since 1981. Inspired by historical events, these contemporary, expressive works are collage drawings intended to represent the actions of the political and military participants most involved in “The Great War” of 1914-1918.  Keefer states, “We all seem to be against war, but it still keeps happening.” The artist identified some of the most important individuals that contributed to the chaos that was World War I then created a series of larger drawings about these personalities, and smaller works that reference the individual battles of the war.

The collages include photography, ink on Mylar, or a section of oil on canvas mounted on larger paper and drawn around with the subject’s (so-called) accomplishments in mind. The drawings are oil pastel and pencil wash.

Contact:  For more information please contact the Missoula Art Museum at 406-728-0447, visit the MAM website at www.missoulaartmuseum.org or contact Stephen Glueckert, Exhibitions Curator, stevegl@missoulaartmuseum.org, 406.728.0447 x226.

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About MAM: FREE EXPRESSION / FREE ADMISSION. The Missoula Art Museum strives to engage artists and audience in the creative exploration of contemporary art relevant to our community, state and region. Founded in 1975 and accredited by the American Association of Museums since 1987, MAM showcases diverse and thought-provoking contemporary artwork from local and international artists. Gallery Hours: Wed-Fri, 10AM-5PM, Sat-Sun, 10AM-3PM. Office hours: Mon-Fri, 9AM-5PM.