Tribute Exhibit to Renowned South Bend Art ist: Edward Basker
\nThe opening night exhibit is set to feature clo se to 50 original watercolor paintings and sketches dating back to as earl y as the 1940&rsquo\;s\, by the renowned South Bend artist\, Edward Basker (1908-1972). This showing will feature selected works from museums\, priv ate individuals\, public spaces\, and the artist&rsquo\;s family\, all gat hered into a public display for any art enthusiast to enjoy. Such works to be displayed are landscapes gathered from both local regions and across t he country in Basker&rsquo\;s extensive travels. His style remains distinc tive more than fifty years later\, giving a scene a recognizable presence\ , yet not directly picturesque\, almost giving the viewer a sense of D&eac ute\;jà\; vu.
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This event from is expected to
gather many individuals who knew the artist personally as well as many mem
bers of the artist&rsquo\;s family. \;