One man's junk is another man's art; Armenian mixed media artist, Varujan Boghosian haunts junk shops and antique stores in search of found objects including children's toys, flags, shoes and sheet music to create playful, imaginative collages and sculptures. The exhibit, through Sunday, May 25 in the Toledo Museum of Art's Wolfe Gallery mezzanine, was inspired by Greek mythology and other literary interests. Boghosian juxtaposes objects in surprising combinations that invite multiple interpretations using humor, imagination and symbolic imagery. Through Friday, April 18, visitors can see a representation of his workroom with found objects waiting to be used and can try their hand at creating their own assemblages.
On Friday, January 31 at 7:30 pm, Varujan Boghesian will discuss his work with Museum Director Brian Kennedy in the Little Theater. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org
