Farewell to Franco: Acclaimed artist Franco Mondini-Ruiz to give last performance at OKC Museum of Art Thursday
"Doughnut Dior" by Franco Mondini-Ruiz
On Thursday, acclaimed Texas painter, sculptor and performance artist Franco Mondini-Ruiz will make his last appearance at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art in conjunction with his exhibit “Poodles & Pastries (and Other Important Matters).”
Franco Mondini-Ruiz
Amid the festive atmosphere of holiday refreshments and music, Mondini-Ruiz and his busy “glamour elves” will be putting on a “Holiday Happening” from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the second-floor gallery.
The performance art event, during which Mondini-Ruiz and visitors will create a “social sculpture,” will include seasonal cheer, door prizes and shopping for sculptures and paintings, including holiday-themed canvases. Paintings will be prices as low as $50.
Mondini-Ruiz also will be peddling and pontificating in the second-floor gallery from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
“Poodles & Pastries” closes New Year’s Eve at the museum.
If you have not yet met Franco, he’s such fun, so try not to miss Thursday’s festivities, or least stop by to chat with him over the weekend.
For more information, call 236-3100 or go to www.okcmoa.com.
-BAM
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He is one genius person. Well, the Doughnut Dior is wonderful! It shows that Senior Mondini-Ruiz is one amazing artist and a true pride of Oklahoma.