52nd City

Maps in Belleville

Was really pleased to get a MySpace invite from Maps Contemporary Art Space, over in Belleville. I have to admit I don't get over the river much, which is ridiculous, since it's closer than some of the Missouri places I venture to; and I forget, to my folly, that there's a lot going on on the other side of the Mississippi. Was double pleased to see that their first artist will be the awesome Mike Shuh, who I've admired for a long time. These cats have their schedule planned out through the summer, with lots of names I don't recognize, even though I recognize some of the folks on their friend roster. So that'll be an exciting venture to hop over the bridge and see what these guys are up to.

Details for Mike's show:

May Exhibition: Mike Schuh, I see what you're saying.

Maps' premier exhibition features St. Louis based installation and performance artist Mike Schuh. For I see what you're saying. Mike will be transforming Maps into a conversation piece...literally. Through the use of simple construction techniques and everyday materials, Mike will explore the connectivity (or more so the lack thereof) that is experienced through contemporary forms of information and news media.

I see what you're saying. will open Thursday, May 3rd from 7-10 pm, and will be on view from May 3rd-June 3rd, 2007. Gallery hours are by appointment only, please call (618) 334-4347 for an appointment.

Maps is located at 225 N. Illinois St. in Downtown Belleville, Illinois, just a few blocks West of the Belleville Square.

How to get to Maps Contemporary Art Space from St. Louis:Take I-64 East to Hwy 159 South (exit 12) towards Belleville. Maps is approx. 6 miles on the right side of N. Illinois, just before the Belleville Fountain/Town Square.

Via Metrolink: From the Belleville stop take the 16 Belleville/St. Clair Square bus line to 225 N. Illinois St.