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On October 9, 2009, fifteen years ago to the day, Institute 193 opened its doors to the public for the very first time, welcoming guests to see Selections From The Archive by beloved Lexington artist Louis Zoellar Bickett. The show was promptly mistaken for a new antique store, making abundantly clear exactly how much we had our work cut out for us. Fifteen years is a long life for any institution, and doubly so for a non-profit art gallery with such a small team behind it. We’ve made it this far by staying nimble, efficient, and focused on our mission and by the commitment of our employees and community – and, at times, through sheer stubborn unwillingness to throw in the towel. Over one hundred exhibitions later, we’re proud to still be here introducing the world to the very best of Southern contemporary art, and even more proud to be at the forefront of a wave of new attention and appreciation for Southern artists.
We feel a deep sense of responsibility to the art and culture of the South, and it's that responsibility which will continue to drive us through the coming fifteen years. For all of us on the 193 team, this milestone is certainly a time to look back on our work so far, and to celebrate all that we’ve accomplished – but more importantly, it’s a time for the renewal of our commitment to share our expansive vision of the best of what Southern art has been, is now, and could be.
So on our fifteenth birthday, Institute 193 is reaffirming our commitment to the artists we've worked with so far, as well as to all those friends and collaborators we’re excited to connect with over the coming weeks, months, and years. Today, we’re asking you to join us in making that commitment, and to join us at the outset of fifteen more years of Institute 193. Your support will help us carry on our vital work: collaborating with artists, musicians, and writers to document the cultural landscape of the modern South. We’re just getting started.
Installation view of Muscle Memory by MC Sparks, currently on view at Institute 193
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Shot on a variety of mostly pocketable cameras over the course of 4 years, In The Round is a collection of Mahan’s street and domestic photos in and adjacent to Lexington’s not so historic inner beltway, New Circle Road. In The Round was first displayed at Institute 193's gallery in downtown Lexington, Kentucky from August 9 – September 14, 2024. This postcard set contains the 28 images from that exhibition, alongside an additional 12 photographs from Mahan's series.
In honor of our 15th birthday, we're excited to release the first ever Institute 193 logo tee. Many have dreamed of this day. Now, you can be the first to claim this long-awaited item and share your love for 193 everywhere you wear a shirt.
Comfort Colors Heavy Duty Pocket Tee in Granite. Features the Institute 193 logo on the front pocket, with our addresses and contact information on the back, so you'll always be able to find us.
At this level of donation, we will be thrilled to thank you by placing your name in vinyl on our official 15th birthday Bathroom Wall of Honor. Guests will think fondly of your support each and every time they use the services in our downtown Lexington gallery space.
Tag Christof, Virginia Ham, 2020. Archival inkjet print, 11 x 14 inches.
This photograph was used as the press image for Southern Democratic, currently on view at The Carnegie in Covington, KY and curated by Phillip March Jones, Institute 193 founder and curator-at-large. Prints supplied courtesy of the artist.
Lonnie Holley, I Knew Him Before The Breakdown, 2013. Archival inkjet print, 17 x 22 inches.
This original photograph by Lonnie Holley, printed in an edition of 30, were made in 2013 at the time of Stepping In The Footprint, Holley's solo exhibition at Institute 193. The prints are numbered, signed, and titled by Holley. Prints supplied courtesy of the artist.
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See all activity24Shot on a variety of mostly pocketable cameras over the course of 4 years, In The Round is a collection of Mahan’s street and domestic photos in and adjacent to Lexington’s not so historic inner beltway, New Circle Road. In The Round was first displayed at Institute 193's gallery in downtown Lexington, Kentucky from August 9 – September 14, 2024. This postcard set contains the 28 images from that exhibition, alongside an additional 12 photographs from Mahan's series.
In honor of our 15th birthday, we're excited to release the first ever Institute 193 logo tee. Many have dreamed of this day. Now, you can be the first to claim this long-awaited item and share your love for 193 everywhere you wear a shirt.
Comfort Colors Heavy Duty Pocket Tee in Granite. Features the Institute 193 logo on the front pocket, with our addresses and contact information on the back, so you'll always be able to find us.
At this level of donation, we will be thrilled to thank you by placing your name in vinyl on our official 15th birthday Bathroom Wall of Honor. Guests will think fondly of your support each and every time they use the services in our downtown Lexington gallery space.
Tag Christof, Virginia Ham, 2020. Archival inkjet print, 11 x 14 inches.
This photograph was used as the press image for Southern Democratic, currently on view at The Carnegie in Covington, KY and curated by Phillip March Jones, Institute 193 founder and curator-at-large. Prints supplied courtesy of the artist.
Lonnie Holley, I Knew Him Before The Breakdown, 2013. Archival inkjet print, 17 x 22 inches.
This original photograph by Lonnie Holley, printed in an edition of 30, were made in 2013 at the time of Stepping In The Footprint, Holley's solo exhibition at Institute 193. The prints are numbered, signed, and titled by Holley. Prints supplied courtesy of the artist.
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