Horsehair and the process of waiting
Box of horsehair! Lucky Me! Many years ago, I had a studio at the Arts & Industry Building in Florence, Mass. There were over 70 artist studios and small businesses tucked into this old brush factory. One of my neighbors on the fourth floor was a fellow who restored violin bows. Violinists from around the […]
The Guadalajara Reporter
Unique ‘Avianto’ exhibit explores endangered birds & human languages We artists love our visibility and I have been blessed with more than my fair share. It was with surprise and pleasure that I read the latest review of my current exhibition Avianto by the new president of the ASA (Ajijic Society of the Arts) which […]
Deborah Kruger Wins an Arte Laguna Prize
And I’m a winner! Like most artists, I spend weeks every year writing grant proposals for artists, applying for artist prizes and exhibitions, and scouting for residencies. I hate thinking about how much time this adds up to but it’s A LOT! Plus, many of these opportunities charge fees for entry. And the competition is […]
AVIANTO: Inaugura nueva exposición individual de Kruger en la Estación de Trenes de Chapala
El sueño se hace realidad.. Cuando me mudé por primera vez al lago Chapala desde Massachusetts y descubrí el Museo de la estación de tren. Solía sentarme en el área de la entrada principal, generalmente cuando había un concierto, y soñaba despierto con tener una exhibición allí. Ahora, once años después, mi sueño se está […]
AVIANTO: Kruger’s new solo exhibition opens at the Train Station, Chapala
The dream becomes a reality… When I first moved to Lake Chapala from Massachusetts and discovered the Train Station Museum. I used to sit in the main entry area, usually when there was a concert, and day dream about having an exhibition there. Now, eleven years later, my dream is becoming reality. On May 14th, […]
2022 Avianto
About: A traveling exhibition of Deborah Kruger’s artwork titled Plumas will open at the Central Cultural Gonzalez Gallo also known locally as the Train Station Museum in Chapala and travel to three other museums in Jalisco for the next year. Deborah is excited to bring her latest artwork about endangered birds and languages to her […]
2022 Rufino Tamayo Bienal XIX
About: The Rufino Tamayo Bienal XIX was interrupted due to Covid. This Bienal features the top 50 painters in Mexico and the traveling exhibition will end at the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Internacional Rufino Tamayo, Mexico City, Mexico this summer. Deborah’s piece, Abandon was chosen for this exhibition. Dates: July 9 – August 14, 2022 […]
2023 Arte Laguna Prize Final Exhibition
About: As a winner of the Arte Laguna Prize for Sculpture and Installation, Deborah’s artwork will be exhibited at the Aresenale Norde, a prestigious exhibition space in the heart of Venice. Dates: March 11 – April 16, 2023 Location: Arsenale Nord de Venice Tese delle Nappe, Cale Seconda de la Fava, 30122 Venice, Italy Opening […]
2023 Avianto at Tennessee Tech University
About: The Joan Derryberry Art Gallery on the campus of Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, TN have invited Deborah Kruger to show her traveling exhibition AVIANTO and come to the campus to present an artist talk to their Art Department. Dates: August 17, – September 14, 2023 Gallery Talk: September 14, 2023 at 5pm in […]
Considering Art Podcast-Deborah Kruger, textile Artist
As a result of all the outreach surrounding my exhibition in Mexico City, Bob Chaundy found me and my artwork and asked to interview me on his Considering Art podcast. Bob is a former BBC news journalist who has also written art reviews for the Huffington Post UK. He is passionate about contemporary art. Beginning […]