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Manifest Destiny and the American West and Last House

Onondaga Historical Association announces an opening reception for two new exhibits, Manifest Destiny and the American West, and Last House, in the museum at OHA on September 21, 2012 from 4 - 6 p.m. These exhibits are mounted as part of The Other New York (TONY):2012, Syracuse's art biennial.

Both of OHA's TONY: 2012 exhibits are artistically presented interpretations of dynamic social trends that are part of the historic legacy of Central New York. The reception and exhibits are free and open to the public. Manifest Destiny and the American West is by Buffalo artist Robert Hirsch, who employs nearly 1,000 images in a stylized three-dimensional display. The exhibit asks the visitor to think about how our nation's geographic progression across the continent has shaped American culture.

The desire to exploit the salt brine reserves on Onondaga Lake contributed to a westward migration of settlers across Central New York in the post-American Revolution era, while the construction of the Erie Canal enhanced this movement through the 19th century and enabled many travelers to inhabit lands in the farther reaches of the American continent. Last House is a multi-channel video installation by media artist Carl Lee that explores the aesthetics and means of a house demolition in Buffalo, NY. Cities like Buffalo and Syracuse are faced with a large number of abandoned houses. This video asks us to think about what we gain and lose in demolishing them. This installation will be accompanied by three paintings by Western New York artist Amy Geeham of vacant houses in Syracuse awaiting an uncertain future, including Not Here, Not Now, her interpretation of 711 Tully St.

The opening reception for OHA's TONY: 2012 exhibits Manifest Destiny and Last House, will be on Friday, September 21 at OHA, 321 Montgomery St., Syracuse, NY from 4 - 6 p.m. The reception, exhibits and museum are free and open to the public. Museum hours of operation are W-F, 10 am - 4 pm and S-S, 11 am - 4 pm. For more information, see www.cnyhistory.org or call 428-1864 X 314.

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