Chath pierSath, “Where Snow Falls,” acrylic and collage on paper, 2013
Tally Beck Contemporary Gallery
42 Rivington St. between Eldridge & Forsyth Sts.
Wednesday, July 24 & 31, and August 7, free, 6:00
Exhibition continues through August 30
646-678-3433
www.tallybeckcontemporary.com
In conjunction with the exhibit “I’m Here,” a series of mixed-media collages by Cambodian-born poet, artist, and humanitarian Chath pierSath, who escaped first to Thailand and then the United States as a child after losing much of his family to the Khmer Rouge, Tally Beck Contemporary is hosting a trio of special free talks on three successive Wednesdays. On July 24, Tally Beck will deliver the illustrated lecture “The Art and Architecture of Angkor Wat,” examining the history and legacy of the massive temple built in the early twelfth century by King Suryavarman II, as well as recent developments. The talk takes place at 7:30, preceded by a reception beginning at 6:00. That will be followed on July 31 by “A History of Contemporary Cambodian Art” and on August 7 by an artist’s talk with pierSath, whose show at the Lower East Side gallery remains on view through August 30. Advance RSVP to the talks are recommended and can be made here.