The Louisiana Art and Science Museum (LASM) will present Then, and Now, and Always: The Art of Nick Bustamante, an exhibition by Louisiana Tech University professor Nick Bustamante. The exhibition
will open with a free public reception on Saturday, March 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. in
the Soupçon Gallery. The exhibition is sponsored by Tech’s College of Liberal Arts.
“Then, and Now, and Always is a body of work that explores ideas of family, home, loss, and legacy,” said Bustamante.
“Created over the past two years specifically for this exhibition, the work was made
possible in part through the continued support of my research by the College of Liberal
Arts at Louisiana Tech University.”
The exhibition aligns with LASM’s mission to explore the intersections of art and
science. As co-founder and director of the Visual Integration of Science Through Art
(VISTA) Center at Louisiana Tech, Bustamante bridges creative practice and scientific
inquiry. His work reinforces LASM’s commitment to interdisciplinary exploration and
evidence-based wellness programming.
“Nick’s work thoughtfully connects art and science in ways that resonate deeply with
our community,” said Tracey Barhorst, curator and director of art programs at LASM.
“We were honored to collaborate with him in 2022 to bring Illustrating Health to LASM, and I am truly excited to work with him again. This exhibition reflects
both his artistic vision and our shared commitment to the healing power of art.”
The March 21 opening reception is free and open to the public. Guests will have the
opportunity to meet the artist and celebrate the exhibition in LASM’s Soupçon Gallery.
Then, and Now, and Always will be on view through Sunday, July 19. For more information, visit lasm.org.