Kader Attia exhibition opens at Henry Art Gallery

An opening night celebration for an exhibition by French-Algerian artist Kader Attia took place at the Henry Art Gallery on February 29, 2008. The night’s events included a reception and a talk by the artist.



The artist’s wife Hélène Attia (left) with my wife Liis Todd

Xeko’s Amy Tucker next to a man with a look of surprise







Patti Warashina in red trimmed jacket


Robert Yoder


Margie Livingston with Liis



Tanya Faude-Koivisto (middle)


Before the talk, Henry Art Gallery director Richard Andrews greeted the audience and Henry curator Elizabeth Brown introduced the artist.

Richard Andrews (left)


Elizabeth Brown (left)


Kader Attia





Allison Rabbitt, Henry staff


The Paris-based artist spend one month at the Henry creating installations including:

Rocher Carrė


Ghosts, 2007 (aluminum foil castings)