An OKLA Opening

Ed Ruscha's first solo exhibition in his home state marked a historic contemporary arts moment for the state. Ed Ruscha: OKLA, at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, opened with a VIP preview on February 11, both in person and virtually. The arts center's executive director Eddie Walker introduced the event, which included a visit from the artist: Ruscha joined virtually from his Los Angeles studio. Ed Ruscha: OKLA is on view through July 5, 2021.

Above, from left: Oklahoma Contemporary co-founder Christian Keesee, choreographer Larry Keigwin, Oklahoma Contemporary artistic director Jeremiah Davis, Susan Jordan, Aimee and David Harlow, and Ford Austin. Bottom row, from left: Kirkpatrick Family Fund director Elizabeth Eickman and Marvin Quinn; Annie Bohanon and Henry Browne, Jr.; Meg Salyer and Oklahoma Contemporary executive director Eddie Walker.