1. science

REGULAR PLANETARIUM ADMISSION RATES APPLY.
theater can present science to the public by using the
planetarium as an immersive display that serves to
surround its audiences in an accurately visualized 3D
atlas of the universe. Carter explores the concept of
scientific storytelling with immersive data visualization
and shows how artistic processes can form out of the
abstractions of science. Before working for AMNH,
Dr. Emmart also did scientific visualization for NASA
and the National Center for Atmospheric Research,
and presented a TED Talk to demonstrate his 3D atlas of
the universe.
THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR
OF LIGHT
The International Year of Light is
a global initiative, adopted by the
United Nations, which will highlight
to the citizens of the world the
importance of light and optical
technologies in their lives, for their
futures, and for the development of
society. It is a unique opportunity to
inspire, educate, and connect on a
global scale.
The following contributions were received after
October 10 and before November 19, 2014.
Members who upgraded are noted below in bold—thank you!
DONOR LEVEL
MEMBERSHIPS
Sustaining
Beverly and Dudley Coates
Warren Gottsegen
Byron Browne, Still Life with Chiantis, 1956, India ink.
Gift of Stephen Browne.
Supporting
Gregory Frost
Byron Browne, Still Life with Teapot, collage and casein.
Gift of Stephen Browne.
Patron
Barbara Beckmann
Leonard Kilgore III
Maud Walsh
Byron Browne, Starry Night, 1954, casein. Gift of Stephen Browne.
Byron Browne, Woman with Flowers, 1956, pencil.
Gift of Stephen Browne.
John Falato, Shade Tree, 2013, oil on panel. Gift of the artist.
Contributor
George and Lillie Gallagher
Bob Kane, Positano III, 2010, oil on canvas. Gift of Eva Kane.
BASIC MEMBERSHIPS
Bob Kane, La Pizza Restaurant, 2010, watercolor. Gift of Eva Kane.
Family II
Joseph Binkley
Shelton Blunt
John and Melanie Boyce
Mark and Mary Christian
Brian Clark
Patrick L. Flanagan
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Gibson
Richard Haymaker
Susan and Byron Kantrow, Jr.
Barrett Kennedy
Betty Melancon
Walter A Morales
Michael Olinde
Martin Oulton
Lloyd A. Pine
James Plaisance
Margaret and Randolph Rice
Randy and Darrelyn Roussel
Mr. Jerome Serio
Bill and Page Silvia
Phillip Morsberger, Blith Spirits, 2001, oil on canvas.
Gift of the artist.
Dan Rizzie, Blue Head, 2000, gouache and collage on wood.
Gift of the artist.
Richard Segalman, Black Stockings, 2014, monotype.
Gift of the artist.
Richard Segalman, Woodstock Winter, 2011, oil on canvas.
Gift of Hunt Slonem.
Richard Segalman, December Dreaming, 2012, pastel.
Gift of Hunt Slonem.
Hunt Slonem, Peace Plan, 2012, oil on canvas.
Gift of Richard Segalman. (Pictured above)
Hunt Slonem, White and Yellow Butterflies, 2012, oil on wood.
Gift of Richard Segalman.
Robert Vickrey, Holiday Window, 2010, egg tempera.
Gift of Scott Vickrey, Wendy Vickrey, & Nicole McMartin.
Egyptian beads and figurines from Jane Olson-Phillips taken into inventory
as teaching objects.
ON THE COVER: From Dark Universe
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Ronald Andrews
Jennifer and Joseph Anjier
Hayley Badeaux
Normi Bennett
George Benton
Adriana Bolanos
Callie Brooks
Susan Broussard
Russ Bryant
Charity Caruthers
Jessamye Charette
April Clark
Charlie Cox
Clark Crotwell
Zanovia Curtis
Kenneth Damann
Suzanne Ellwood
Adam Foy
Ranchana Garud
Dwayne Hinton
Jeremy Hoffman
Jamie Jones
Diane and Walter Kirtland
Tiffany Lambert
Stacy Laplace
Michelle Livermore
Hunter Manship
Matthew Mapes
Cheryl Payne
Ryan Polansky
Tremel Raby
Lori Richard
Brooke Robinson
Mary Slayter
Cathy Stansberry
Mindy Traylor
Angela Vallet
Lee Weber
William Westbrook
Susan Williams
Friend
Todd Achord
Dawn Black
Margaret Dolhonde
Natalie Fielding
Gaynor G. Gremillion
Michael Johnson
J.C. Noone
June Peay
Richard E. Phillips
Patrick Richard
Laura Wolfe
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MISSION: Louisiana Art & Science Museum seeks to
enhance the understanding and appreciation of art
and science for general audiences and students by
presenting unique, educational, and entertaining
experiences that encourage discovery, inspire creativity,
and foster the pursuit of knowledge.
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Tula Telfair paints monumental landscapes and epic-scale
vistas that act as windows to another world—a dream
world—where everything seems familiar yet remains
beyond grasp. On January 29, discover the inspiration and
process behind this beautiful artwork through a special
tour of the exhibition by Telfair. Take the opportunity to
meet the artist, and don't forget to view the the other
current exhibitions Manchac: In the Wake of North
Pass and Capitol City Contemporary. Complimentary
wine along with hors d’ oeuvres courtesy of Capitol City
Grill will also be provided.
Various works by American artists, with assistance from Harmon-Meek
Gallery, Naples, FL:
MEMBERS
ADMISSION:
Jonathan Brilliant, The Red Stick Sticks, 2014, coffee stir sticks from
Louisiana Art & Science Museum installation. Gift of the artist.
THANK YOU
NON-MEMBERS | $7
STUDENTS WITH ID | $5
MEMBERS | FREE
Jonathan Brilliant, The Red Stick Impression, 2014, embossed print.
Gift of the artist.
Throughout 2015, join us at the Art & Science Museum as we
participate in this world-wide celebration through a variety of
programming for all ages, including this month’s planetarium
lectures A Trek to the Land of Auroras on January 13 and
Producer’s Talk: Dark Universe on January 22. Be on the
lookout for more offerings throughout the coming months, as
we recognize 2015 as The International Year of Light!
Tula Telfair, Civilization Could Not Do Without It
(detail), 2014, oil on canvas, 75 x 100 inches. © Tula
Telfair, courtesy of Forum Gallery, New York.
Angela Gregory, gifts of the Angela Gregory Estate:
Female bust, plaster.
Female bust with draped shoulders, plaster.
Female bust with pointed collar, plaster.
Male bust (Robert Estache), plaster.
Pair: Boy with goose, bronze and startled goose, bronze.
Standing nude, plaster.
Young female bust, plaster.
PRODUCER’S TALK: DARK UNIVERSE
The Art & Science Museum wishes to acknowledge the generous donors who
gave works of art for the permanent collection in 2014.
JANUARY 22 | 7 PM | PENNINGTON PLANETARIUM
ACQUISITIONS TO THE
COLLECTION
Join us for an intriguing presentation by Dark Universe
producer Dr. Carter Emmart, who will provide a behindthe-scenes look at how the most accurate threedimensional mapping data of the universe was used to
create the show’s beautiful visual effects. Following the
talk, enjoy a special screening of Dark Universe.
www.lasm.org
Dr. Emmart is the Director of Astrovisualization for
production and education at the American Museum
of Natural History’s (AMNH) Rose Center for Earth and
Space, coordinating scientists, programmers, and artists
to produce scientifically accurate yet visually stunning
and immersive space experiences in AMNH’s Hayden
Planetarium. He helped redefine how a planetarium
CONN EC T
JANUARY 29 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM
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ART AFTER HOURS
Louisiana Art & Science Museum gratefully acknowledges the support of the following media partners
for general programming:
A WORLD OF DREAMS:
LANDSCAPES BY TULA TELFAIR
Louisiana Art & Science Museum receives generous operating support from its members, the East Baton Rouge City-Parish government, the Community Fund for the Arts
Campaign, and a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana
State Arts Council. Funding has also been provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
LOU IS I A N A A RT & SCI E NCE MUSE UM
I R E N E W. P E N N I N GTO N P LA N ETA R I U M
JANUARY
2015
FAMILY SHOW JANUARY 3–JUNE 28 | SAT 10 AM, 4 PM | SUN 4 PM
This exhibition is made possible in part by The Alma Lee and H.N. Saurage, Jr. Fund; CN; The Joseph Sternberg Memorial
Fund; and a Decentralized Funding Grant from the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge in cooperation with the Louisiana
Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, and Louisiana State
Arts Council. Jason Hackenwerth’s installation is supported in part by the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge’s Artist
Residency Program and by the Belle of Baton Rouge Hotel.
Tula Telfair, Rehashing Mythology (detail), 2014, oil on canvas, 65 x 96 inches. © Tula Telfair, courtesy of Forum Gallery, New York.
FIRST DAY
SOUPCON GALLERY
A WORLD OF DREAMS:
LANDSCAPES BY TULA TELFAIR
MANCHAC:
IN THE WAKE OF NORTH PASS
LAST DAY
SUPERVOLCANOES
JANUARY 10–MARCH 15 | MAIN GALLERY
AN INSTALLATION BY MEGAN SINGLETON
Tula Telfair paints monumental landscapes and epic-scale vistas that act
as windows to another world—a dream world—where everything seems
familiar yet remains beyond grasp. Drawing upon the long tradition of
landscape painting from the backdrops of the Renaissance through
the Romanticism of the nineteenth century, Tula Telfair presents a
thoroughly contemporary perspective upon an archaic art form. Instead
of documenting actual sites, Telfair combines invented images with a
variety of formal painterly techniques to achieve highly convincing yet
fictitious illusions that invite contemplation upon the relationship
between humankind and the environment.
JANUARY 10–MARCH 15 | SOUPCON GALLERY
TUES– FRI 11 AM, 1 PM
SAT 11 AM, 1 PM, 5 PM
SUN 1 PM
DIGITAL UNIVERSE TUES–SUN 2 PM
Learn about the night sky as never before. Using the world’s most extensive and accurate threedimensional mapping of the universe, this show brings new astronomical information to life.
Explore our solar system’s planets, the Milky Way Galaxy’s stars, and much more as you travel
out to the edge of our observable universe.
LET IT SNOW TUES–FRI 10 AM, 12 PM, 3 PM
| SAT 12 PM, 3 PM | SUN 3 PM
DARK UNIVERSE
A HITCHHIKER’S
TOUR THROUGH
THE UNIVERSE
TUES–FRI 10 AM, 12 PM, 3 PM | SAT 12 PM, 3 PM | SUN 3 PM
JANUARY 6–JUNE 28
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THURSDAY
FIRST DAY
The universe is a curious place, more so than we ever imagined. As
scientists unravel the complexities of the cosmos, key findings are
revealing amazing new frontiers for explorations. Come along on
a journey to explore what we already know and the mysteries we
have yet to solve in Dark Universe, a new space show narrated
by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson as your guide. This show goes beyond the night sky and
into deep space to find out how discoveries over the past 100 years have led us to two great
cosmic mysteries: dark matter and dark energy. You’ll hurtle through Jupiter’s atmosphere,
peer at the web of dark matter holding galaxies together, and watch the colorful remains of the
universe’s beginnings unfold. Experience Dark Universe to celebrate the pivotal moments that
have brought us unprecedented knowledge of the universe and our place in it, and glimpse the
exciting future of cosmic exploration.
Dark Universe was produced and developed in part by the American Museum of Natural History.
JANUARY
PROGRAMMING
AND FIRST SUNDAY
SPONSORED BY
Manchac: In the Wake of North Pass explores the destructive beauty
and complex role of invasive aquatic plants upon the fragile ecology of
Louisiana’s bayous. Singleton researched the state’s waterways and
traveled by canoe to collect the water hyacinth and alligator weed that
she transformed, first into paper and then into evocative pulp paintings
and sculptural works. A video comprised of over 500 still photographs
of water and a large-format handmade book provide further insight into
the artist’s process. A native of St. Louis, Singleton received her MFA in
sculpture from LSU in 2012.
This exhibition is made possible in part by a Local Project Assistance Grant from the Arts
Council of Greater Baton Rouge, funded by the East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President
and Metro Council.
The Irene W. Pennington Planetarium celebrates the season of light with a brand new holiday
music show! Let it Snow is keyed to the music of the holiday season and features a new variety
of festive classics from Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry to Burl Ives and Brenda Lee, and includes a
stunning multi-media finale by the Trans Siberian Orchestra. The soundtrack is visually enhanced
with thematic animation, laser imagery, special effects and all-dome scenery in the audiovisual
setting of the planetarium’s dome theatre. The 32-minute program is a fun and entertaining
experience for all ages.
Art & Science’s popular show Digital
Universe has been updated and expanded
with new digital imagery of some of the
most breathtaking galaxies and nebulae,
becoming A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the
Universe. Go on a magic carpet ride through
the night sky, from an up-close encounter of
the planets of our solar system, through the
stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy
clusters, and to the edge of our observable
universe.
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PETER DE FRANCIA: AN ITALIANATE IN BRITAIN
This intimate exhibition showcases the distinctive paintings of British artist, writer, and teacher
Peter de Francia (1921–2012). Considered by critics to be among the “Big Beasts” of British
art alongside Francis Bacon and Lucien Freud, de Francia lived in England for more than sixty
years yet never felt at home. A sojourn in Italy during the late 1940s left a lasting impression,
influencing both his political views and his aesthetic output. A powerful figurative artist, de
Francia’s paintings and drawings belie an overriding interest in people and their humanity.
JANUARY 6–JUNE 28 | TUES–SUN 2 PM
A TREK TO THE LAND OF AURORAS
The act of making art is the focus of this exhibition which spotlights the work of three noteworthy
artists whose processes are just as intriguing as the results. Jason Hackenwerth inflates
thousands of brightly colored latex balloons to create organic sculptural forms measuring over 30
feet tall. Stretching and twisting her body while drawing, Heather Hansen captures her motions on
oversize canvases. Holton Rower pours up to 50 gallons of paint onto a single plywood construct,
one cup at a time, as hundreds of colors expand into kaleidoscopic shapes. Video documentation
showing each artist at work is included. This exhibition is presented in honor of Prospect 3, the
largest international contemporary art fair in the U.S., currently taking place in New Orleans.
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A TREK TO THE LAND
OF AURORAS
JANUARY 13 | 7 PM
PENNINGTON PLANETARIUM
Discover both the beauty and science
of auroras in a special presentation
by Art & Science’s Irene W. Pennington
Planetarium Director Jon Elvert. Learn what auroras are, what causes
them, and where they can best be seen. Along with an opportunity to
ask questions, information will also be provided on a 2016 Northern
Lights Voyage along the coast of Norway. Regular planetarium admission
rates apply.
This program is held in partnership with Geauxing Places Travel and Hurtigruten.
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PRODUCER’S
TALK: DARK
UNIVERSE
JANUARY 22 | 7 PM
PENNINGTON PLANETARIUM
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SuperVolcanoes is an immersive
planetarium show that looks back
at some of the most explosive and historic eruptions on planet Earth,
including the legendary North American hot spot Yellowstone National
Park. The program moves beyond Earth to explore the impact of giant
volcanic eruptions around our solar system. Audiences will fly down
to Neptune’s frigid moon Triton, and onto the ultimate volcanic world:
Jupiter’s moon Io.
CONTINUING EXHIBITIONS
Dr. Carter Emmart, producer of Dark Universe and Director of
Astrovisualization at the American Museum of Natural History’s Rose
Center for Earth and Space, will present a behind-the-scenes look at
how the most accurate three-dimensional mapping data of the universe
was used to create the show’s beautiful visual effects. Following the
talk, enjoy a screening of Dark Universe as well as a question and
answer session with Dr. Emmart. Regular planetarium admission
rates apply.
ART AFTER HOURS JANUARY 29 | 5:30–7:30 PM
A WORLD OF DREAMS: LANDSCAPES BY TULA TELFAIR
Explore the ethereal beauty in one of Art & Science’s newest exhibitions, A world of Dreams: Landscapes
by Tula Telfair. Meet the artist and enjoy a personalized tour of the exhibition led by Telfair herself.
Complimentary wine along with delicious hors d'oeuvres courtesy of Capitol City Grill will be served. And
don’t miss your chance to see Manchac: In the Wake of North Pass and Capitol City Contemporary,
also currently on view. Admission is $7 for non-members, $5 for students with ID, and free for members.
The Louisiana Art & Science
Museum is fully accredited in
accordance with the standards
of excellence prescribed by the
American Alliance of Museums.
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W E E K E N D FA M I LY P R O G R A M S
SATURDAY
This month’s program sponsored by Entergy.
JASON HACKENWERTH. HEATHER HANSEN. HOLTON ROWER.
THURSDAY
When is the last time you saw a 2,300-yearold mummy? First Sundays at the Art &
Science Museum are a great opportunity to
discover a wide variety of unique treasures –
including the Ancient Egypt Gallery, rotating
fine art exhibitions, hands-on children’s
galleries, a planetarium, and more! Plus,
on every first Sunday of the month you can
enjoy free admission to all galleries and
reduced admission to planetarium show.
www.lasm.org
MAIN GALLERIES
TUESDAY
JANUARY 4 | 1–4 PM
ART IN ACTION: INFLATE. DRAW. POUR.
THURSDAY
FIRST SUNDAY
LAST DAY
3
CONNECT
SATURDAY
4
SUNDAY
Explore our moon’s observable features, motion, and phases through this educational yet highly entertaining show that
uses popular animation styles to capture the attention of young audiences. Visitors will discover why the moon has craters,
mountains, and no atmosphere, as well as why we see the moon in the daytime sky, why it shines, and why we see only one
side of the moon. A tour of the evening night sky, pointing out seasonal constellations and visible planets, is also included.
2015
SATURDAY
FIRST DAY THE MOON
JANUARY
CAPITOL CITY CONTEMPORARY
THROUGH FEBRUARY 15 | COLONNADE GALLERY
Capitol City Contemporary is the first in a series of exhibitions to
honor local and regional artists who are contributing to the vitality of
the state’s current art scene. This first display spotlights recent twodimensional abstract work made by twelve Baton Rouge artists: Billie
Bourgeois, Susan Bonfils, Van Wade Day, Paul Dean, Rosemary Goodell,
Randell Henry, Kathleen Lemoine, George Marks, Jacqueline Dee Parker,
Edward Pramuk, Robert Rector, and Steve Schmidt.
THE SHOW WINDOW THROUGH MARCH 1
Art & Science has partnered with Elevator Projects to recognize the work
of emerging local talent. The storefront-style window at the northern
end of the Art & Science Museum features two separate installations by
John Gray, one of which can be viewed from outside the museum. Gray’s
artwork makes effective use of digital technology to create an engaging
interactive art piece.
AGES 6–12
JANUARY ACTIVITY:
PLAYFUL POLYMERS
Slippery, ooey, and gooey—oh my!
Explore how polymers behave using
some common household ingredients.
Your slimey creation is yours to keep.
Each participant will also receive a cool
backpack with surprises inside!
Kids’ Lab participants may also
preregister Monday through noon
Thursday prior to the program by
e-mailing kidslab@lasm.org.
SCIENCE
STATION LAB
45–MINUTE SESSIONS
SAT, JAN 10 & 24
11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM
SUN, JAN 11 & 25
1:30 PM, 3 PM
Sponsored by BASF – The
Chemical Company.
VIEWING & DOING ART
AGES 6–12
SAT, JAN 3 | 10:30 AM–12 PM
JANUARY ACTIVITY: HOPE CHEST
Are you looking for a unique activity to do with your children
over the holiday break? Come by on January 3 for this monthly
program which allows you and your family to explore art
together. This month, start off the new year by decorating a chest
in which to store all of your hopes and dreams for the months
ahead. And don’t forget to explore the current exhibitions for
some added inspiration.
MISS TRUDY’S
TRAVELING TRUNK SHOW
SAT 11 AM | ADALIÉ BRENT AUDITORIUM
Sing, dance, and share stories in this interactive program
for young children that explores the art and science of the
seasons. This month, join Miss Trudy and her fun-loving puppet
pals Sheldon the Sheepdog and Frederick the Mouse as they
celebrate winter!
DOCTOR SPARK, THE ROVING
EXPLAINER ALL AGES
SEASONAL SKY SHOWS
Winter Sky Tonight and Sky Today, original planetarium productions,
are included before most planetarium shows. Audiences enjoy a tour of
seasonal constellations, planets, and deep sky objects visible in the Baton
Rouge sky.
THE SHOW WINDOW
KIDS’ LAB PROGRAMMING
IS PROGRAMMED IN
UNDERWRITTEN BY
PARTNERSHIP WITH
BASF KIDS’ LAB
SAT 12–2 PM | THROUGHOUT THE MUSEUM
Edible worms, silly circuits, and hidden rainbows! Discover
what’s inside Doctor Spark’s backpack of surprises as she
makes the galleries come alive with learning and laughter.
Weekend family programs are free to members and included in
the price of general admission. Viewing & Doing Art and BASF Kids’
Lab require adult participation and are offered on a first come,
first served basis with registration beginning the morning of each
program, and space is limited. Groups that schedule in advance may
receive confirmed reservations and discounted admission rates.