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Esther Ferguson: A Woman with a Vision

Esther Ferguson is small in stature, but her dedication to the Gibbes Museum is immense. A long-time supporter of the museum, she joined the Gibbes Board in the spring of 2013. I sat down with her recently to talk about the inspiration behind The Distinguished Lecture Series. Fifty years ago Esther Ferguson was a young […]

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Christo Event on April 13

This event is now sold out!  For over forty years, Christo and Jeanne-Claude have collaborated on large-scale art projects using fabric in both urban and rural environments. This memorable evening will begin with Christo’s presentation focusing on the artists’ previous and upcoming temporary works of art, followed by an open question and answer session and book […]

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Christo Kickoff

On October 24th, the Gibbes held a kickoff party to build excitement and support to bring world renowned artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude to Charleston next April.  Hosted at the beautiful home of Steve and Laura Gates, the festivities included great food, lively conversation, and an eye-catching installation by artist John Dunnan.  The excitement was palpable […]

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