Art in Proof
Adjoining Proof on Main is 21c Museum, North America's first
museum dedicated solely to collecting and exhibiting art of the 21st century. 21c
Museum hosts a series of dynamic group and solo exhibitions featuring emerging artists
alongside acclaimed international artists. 21c is a prominent member in the local
and national arts com¬munity, promoting greater understanding and enjoyment of contemporary
art for all audiences and encouraging open, creative expression.
The 9,000-square-foot Museum is part of 21c Museum Hotel,
located in downtown Louisville's art and theater district. 21c was opened in 2006,
and was founded by Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson, philanthropists and arts patrons
who are committed to bringing works of art to the public through innovative exhibitions
and programs that integrate contemporary art into daily life. The exhibitions and
installations of 21c weave into the fabric of the hotel and the surrounding streetscape,
with works of art filtering into both public space and unexpected places. There
is no hierarchical demarcation between the areas of the Museum and the other public
spaces of 21c. Works of art appear in elevators, public restrooms, sunken courtyards,
hallways, guest rooms, on the floor, windowpanes, roof, city sidewalk and within
the dining rooms and bar at Proof on Main. The 21c Museum is open free of charge
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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