Exhibition Types: Current Exhibition Lindner Gallery

Independent Bookstores and the Art of Reading: Paintings & Drawings by Lynn Niehaus

Created over the past ten years, Cincinnati artist Lynn Niehaus’s series of narrative paintings celebrate independent bookstores, near and far, and their unique neighborhood locations. Each bookstore painting has a similar framework inspired by its history, the story it holds, and its important role in the community.

The art of reading is changing and although newly developed technology and the high speed of information paints a compelling picture, it is the story of the bookstore and its importance in every neighborhood that she continues to paint.

This exhibition features drawings and paintings that explore the unique character of a series of independent bookstores, along with written narratives that highlight the stories of each location.

During the run of this exhibition, the Lindner Gallery will also be hosting a book drive to support the Queen City Book Bank. Guests can drop off new and gently used elementary aged books, Pre-K through 6th grade reading level, and they will be donated at the end of the show.

Join us for this additional event highlighting local authors!

Saturday, June 28 from 11am to 12:30pm – Meet the Authors: Local Voices in Children’s and Young Adult Literature

All events are FREE, open to the public, and light refreshments served. 

Image: New Dominion Bookshop, Charlottesville, Virginia, Acrylic on Canvas