John James Audubon’s lifelong obsession to record the natural world resulted in two inspired projects—Birds of America (1827–1838) and The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America (1843–1848). These multi-volume publications wedded art and science but also incorporated a strong moral narrative that generated empathy and recognition in the viewer. A Telling Instinct juxtaposes Audubon prints with the work of artists who continue this tradition of animal allegories and metaphors within the context of the 21st century. Addressing the foibles and strengths that will always be part of the human condition can be made more palatable when told through the guise of the creatures that share our planet. In these portraits of beasts and beings, we often see reflections of our own instinctual selves.
Daily 11am – 6pm
Thu 11am - 9pm
Closed Tue
Asheville Art Museum
2 South Pack Square
Asheville, NC
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A Telling Instinct John James Audubon & Contemporary Art
