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The Blanton Museum of Art: Epic India

July 18, 2017 by Kari Burke

Austin’s Blanton Museum of Art always delivers extravagance and culture. The Blanton hosted a gala filled with music, food, dancing, and art to celebrate the opening of it’s latest exhibit: Epic Tales from Ancient India: Painting from the San Diego Museum of Art. In it, you can view painted stories of heroic battles and abduction. The exhibit opened July 9th and runs until October 1st. We love Blanton Museum event photography because we catch colors, culture, and people joining together to celebrate art.

The gala hosted Director’s Circle members to celebrate the exhibit’s opening. Then, it opened to the general public for a huge celebration.

Epic India - Blanton Museum Event Photography

We loved the colors in every detail at the gala, right down to the ingredients chosen in the food by Tarka Austin and Crave Catering.

Epic India - Blanton Museum Event Photography

Even the glassware boasted gorgeous jewel tones. 

Epic India - Blanton Museum Event Photography

Blanton Museum Event Photography

The event brought Ancient India to life with classical dance and music for guests to enjoy. The vibrant colors contrasted beautifully to the Blanton’s iconic blue walls. 

Epic India - Blanton Museum Event Photography

Epic India - Blanton Museum Event Photography

Epic India - Blanton Museum Event Photography

Artist-in-Residence Aruna Kharod performed as part of the exhibit. As a student of bharatanatyam classical dance for 10 years, Aruna performed stories and dances related to the exhibition. 

Epic India - Blanton Museum Event Photography

Because we’re photographers, we’re always looking for interesting lines and patterns. The Blanton has amazing architecture every where you look. The bold lines and crisp contrast of the building makes for no shortage of great shots. This shot of the ceiling is one of our favorites.

Epic India - Blanton Museum Event Photography

We weren’t the only ones snapping pictures; a board member stops to capture the magic.

Epic India - Blanton Museum Event Photography

Epic India - Blanton Museum Event Photography

The Blanton Museum continues to bring culture, history, and art to Austin. Not only do they bring art to our city, they bring art to life. With people and events to support and celebrate, the Blanton is a treasure that keeps our city thriving. We are grateful to capture the magic that happens in these walls. 

Epic India - Blanton Museum Event Photography

Filed Under: event Tagged With: Art museum, art photography, Austin Texas, Blanton Museum, culture, Epic India, event photography, Gala, history

Art Event Photography: The Blanton Museum Gala

June 6, 2017 by Josh Baker

We’ve worked with the Blanton Museum of Art for a long time and their galas are always fabulous. Art event photography can be challenging, but we really enjoy it.

We were contracted to photograph the 2017 Gala at the Blanton Museum. The 2017 gala marked a special occasion; this was the grand opening of their newly renovated second floor wing. Donors from far and wide came to see the renovated and reinstalled permanent collection galleries. People as stunning as the art itself filled the halls all evening. The gala dripped with glitter, blue velvet, and abstract gold geometric patterns. 

Event Photography - Commercial Photography - Austin Blanton Museum of Art

Event Photography - Commercial Photography - Austin Blanton Museum of Art

Event Photography - Commercial Photography - Austin Blanton Museum of Art

The Event

Guests entered the Blanton’s famous main hall, and a beautiful grand performance greeted them. Linsey Lindberg of Austin Oddities, choreographer/dancer Kari Burke, opera singer Liz Cass, and cellist Jen Mulhern collaborated to create original music, choreography, and costumes for the event. A glorious 20 foot long cape trailed behind Liz on the grand stairway as the dancers weaved through the crowd. Liz’s incredible voice reverberated through the entire hall and brought the room to life. The piece finished with everyone moving upstairs for the grand reveal. 

Event Photography - Commercial Photography - Austin Blanton Museum of Art

Meredith Johns of Hawgfly Productions designed the hair and makeup concept for the performers. Their look matched the decor seamlessly, and the living art added a special touch to the event.

Event Photography - Commercial Photography - Austin Blanton Museum of Art

The Art

Magic filled the halls as people explored and experienced the art for the first time. The second story now hosts twice as much art in many styles, such as Latin American modern and contemporary, Roman bronze statues, and Native American art. 

Event Photography - Commercial Photography - Austin Blanton Museum of Art

Art Event Photography

The ever changing backgrounds made this event a photographer’s dream. Often during event photography, we deal with less inspiring backgrounds. We have to work twice as hard to get interesting shots. Here, the people and the art were both so vibrant that we had endless opportunities for gorgeous shots. The trick is a quick and discerning eye, because moments come and go within a second’s time. A photographer is always watching for the perfect subject, background, and lighting to catch the shot. One second too late, and your shot is lost because another guest walked into your frame. 

Event Photography - Commercial Photography - Austin Blanton Museum of Art

Event Photography - Commercial Photography - Austin Blanton Museum of Art

Event Photography - Commercial Photography - Austin Blanton Museum of Art

Shooting with lots of people, color, and art is always fun. Magical events that inspire in more ways than one are rewarding. These events remind us why we do what we do. And even at a high society art event, there is room for sparkling personalities to shine through. 

Event Photography - Commercial Photography - Austin Blanton Museum of Art

 

Filed Under: event Tagged With: art, art event photography, Blanton Museum, Event, event photography, Gala, navy and gold

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AzulOx is based in Pflugerville, Tx in the Austin Metro area. We regularly work in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Georgetown, Round Rock, Kyle and other Texas locations. We travel nationally as required and have recently completed projects in Portland, Oregon; New Orleans, Louisiana; New York, New York; Los Angeles, California; and Washington, DC.

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