Meet the Artist and Curator:
7:00 pm Jim Couper, curator and founding director
7:30 pm Luisa Basnuevo, artist and FIU alumna

Jim Couper will discuss the experiences as the founding director of the Visual Arts Gallery at FIU, now known as The Frost Art Museum. He will also explain his role as curator of Luisa Basnuevo’s show. Luisa Basnuevo will discuss her current exhibition Simulacra and Essence. The event will also include a conversation with artist Florencio Gelabert regarding his exhibition Intersections.

The evening will include guided tours of the current exhibitions and live music by indie-rock band, Bear Nine.

About the Frost Art Museum – Florida International University
The Frost is an AAM accredited museum and Smithsonian affiliate. The museum is located at 10975 SW 17th St. across from the Blue garage and the Wertheim Performing Arts Center on the University Park campus. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday noon-5pm. The Frost is closed on all legal holidays. For more information, please visit www.frostartmuseum.org or call 305-348-2890.