AKG Newsworthy NOLA # 4, 2022

AKG Newsworthy NOLA

2022 #4

Saturday March 05, 2022

Aaron Reichert, The Dalai Lama, 48” x 30", a/c

"I have been deeply saddened by the conflict in Ukraine. Our world has become so interdependent that violent conflict between two countries inevitably impacts the rest of the word. War is outdated -

Non-violence is the only way. We need to develop a sense of the oneness of humanity by considering other human beings as brothers and sisters. This is how we will build a more peaceful world."

-Dalai Lama

Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987. This month is a dedicated to reflect on the often-overlooked contributions of women to the United States and

global history.

From the White House and the silver screen, to Olympic podiums and equality marches, women have changed the world — blazing the trail while battling adversity. Without each one of their contributions, our world wouldn't be what it is today. In honor of Women's History Month, look at a few of these fierce, empowering, and inspiring ladies. Our artists have rendered a few…

AMELIA EARHART Fearless Aviator

AUDRY HEPBURN Actress, Humanitarian, Activist

GEORGIA OKEEFE Groundbreaking Artist of her time

FRIDA KAHLO Revolutionary Female Artist and Activist

March On...

-AK

WOMEN IN HISTORY

Patterson & Barnes

Georgia O'Keeffe

1897-1939

12"x12" m/m

"I know now that most people are so closely concerned with themselves that they are not aware of their own individuality, I can see myself, and it has helped me to say what I want to say in paint."

-Georgia O'Keeffe

Aaron Reichert

Amelia Earhart

1897-1939

48” x 30”, a/c

"The more one does and sees and feels, the more one is able to do, and the more genuine may be one's appreciation of fundamental things like home, and love, and understanding companionship."

-Amelia Earhart

Tajah Olson

Frida Kahlo

1907-1954

performance art on aluminum

“I paint myself because I am so often alone and because I am the subject I know best.”

― Frida Kahlo

Andy Baird

Audrey Hepburn

1929-1993

52”x45” a/c

"I speak for those children who cannot speak for themselves, children who have absolutely nothing but their courage and their smiles, their wits and their dreams."

-Audrey Hepburn