My extra hint yesterday must have helped since cne of my readers did guess the location – the Kaneko building in downtown Omaha. When my family showed up there for the free family event that happened in conjunction with Fat Brain Toys that was all I was expecting. Having not been to the building before, I had no idea that an amazing art gallery was also housed inside.
Before walking around the display rooms, I must admit I had never heard of Cedric Hartman. Despite the fact that we are both from Lincoln.
While I could tell you about several master artists, I am not familiar with very many artists beyond mid 20th century. Also before I saw his works, I must say that I would not have considered design pieces to be artwork.
I was definitely wrong.
While I am tend to be fairly traditional, something about the clean lines appeals to me. Possibly this is also because the displays are done in such a stunning manner. The lighting and furniture and backdrop all play so well together.
To see some of Cedric Hartman’s selected works on display, you need to visit the Kaneko Building between now and January 3, 2015. Open on weekdays from 9-5 and on Saturdays from 1-5, this display is worth the effort. To learn more about Cedric Hartman, please visit his own website. To be educated in advance on the showing or to read a brief biography, please visit this section of the Kaneko site. I think you will enjoy his art on display as much as I did.
Great pictures! I didn’t know they had something like that on display.
Yes. It is a gallery space that they have on the way to rest of the building. Not sure if it is super little kid friendly, but I enjoyed seeing the architectural and interior design.