"Beautiful Utility: Decorated Objects of Cowboy and Indian Country" has only been open a few weeks, but it has already proven to be a successful exhibtion. With over 150 objects spanning approximately 200 years of history, the exhibition brings a different form of art to the Booth Museum. The idea behind the exhibition it that people throughout history have enjoyed being surrounded by art in all aspects of their lives, from the everyday, routine stuff to the special occasions. "Beautiful Utlity" shows s a number of ojects from Indians of the American West and Cowboys that demonstrate the ways in which they surrounded themselves by art - even 200 years ago. You can even see the ways in which people choose to surround themselves with decorative Western items today - items that fall outside the realm of paintings, drawings and sculpture.
"Beautiful Utility" was curated by the Booth Museum's very own Jim Dunham. Jim's role at the Museum is typical Director of Special Projects. He is also the Museum's resident historian, gunslinger, and an artist, so curating this show was a natural fit for him. When Jim was first asked to curate the show, he was challenged with the task of trying to find items for exhibtion from the North Georgia area. Jim was skeptical at first, but that soon changed. Surprisingly, all the items in "Beautiful Utility" came from 14 families who live within 50 miles of the Booth Museum. Who knew such wonderful peices could be found right here in North Georgia.
"Beautiful Utility: Decorated Objects of Cowboy and Indian Culture" is on exhibit until September 16, 2007. Don't miss this opportunity to see these beautiful objects while they are here at the Museum.
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This is the best exhibit that the Booth has shown. The workmanship of all of the artifacts just takes your breath away. If you haven't seen Beautiful Utility then I suggest you get to Cartersville and visit the Booth Western Art Museum. You won't be dissapointed.
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