New Exhibitions Open At The Aldrich In Ridgefield

RIDGEFIELD, CT — New exhibitions, installations and a couple of road trips pepper the calendar of The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield this month.

Newly opened exhibitions include "Milano Chow: Prima Facie, Duane Slick: The Coyote Makes the Sunset Better," and "Amaryllis DeJesus Moleski: Portal Pieces," in addition to "Karla Knight: Navigator" and the outdoor installation of "Tim Prentice: After the Mobile." The Studio will be open for drop-in art-making activities on weekends throughout February with an activity inspired by Milano Chow – free with admission. Advance ticket reservations are recommended and face masks are required.

The Aldrich has scheduled a private visit to The Brant Foundation Art Study Center to see David Salle's exhibition in Greenwich on Feb. 12 at 11:30 a.m. for its $1,000+ members. Salle has exhibited twice at The Aldrich throughout his career.

The Aldrich is partnering with the Ridgefield Library to celebrate Black History Month with "An Evening of Rap, Hip-Hop, & Poetry" on Feb. 17 from 7-8:30 p.m. Three Connecticut poets laureate will share their work at the family-friendly evening of music and poetry. Frederick-Douglass Knowles II of Hartford, Ryan Parker of Manchester, and Michael "Chief" Peterson of New Britain. Khaiim "RapOet" Kelly (aka Self Suffice), the inaugural troubadour of the City of Hartford, will also perform. Ridgefield poet laureate Barb Jennes will host a talkback with the artists. This event will take place in-person at the Ridgefield Library. Register online here.

A free, family-friendly, participatory tour of Milano Chow: Prima Facie has been scheduled for Feb. 19 from 1 to 2 p.m. Explore Chow’s ornamented mise-en-scènes influenced by Surrealism, fashion photography, shop window design, and Hollywood film noir. Register online here.