Echoes of the Past: Greektown as Seen by Sam Karres
| When | April 3 - August 21 |
|---|---|
| Where | Clark Library Exhibit Space Hatcher Library South, Second Floor, Room 260J View building informationView floor plan |
| Event type | Exhibit |
Explore the personal sketchbooks of Sam Karres, Greek-American painter and artist, as he illustrates the daily life of residents in Greektown, Detroit. This exhibit highlights Detroit’s Greek-American community and urban scenery during the late 20th century. Experience art and life through Sam’s eyes with scenes of music, dance, restaurants, and the faces of the community. Let the vivid watercolor paintings and expressive sketches transport you to a Greektown of the past, and learn more about Sam Karres’ life as an artist.
Featuring works from the Sam Karres Archive, 1955-2012, held by the University of Michigan Library's Special Collection Research Center. Curated by Annelie Zissis and Arthur Pfeifer-Rubey, Library Engagement Fellows.
Untitled sketch from Sketchbook #30 by Sam Karres, 1993, Sam Karres Archive, Special Collections Research Center, University of Michigan Library.
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