Join us for an exciting in-person public art tour at the University of Houston! Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of public art as we explore the campus with renowned art expert Allison Armstrong Ayers, Partner & Director of Houston-gallery Sicardi | Ayers | Bacino. 

Discover the hidden stories behind the commissioned artwork, Double Physichromie, 2009, by the late Venezuelan artist and gain a deeper appreciation for the power of his artistic legacy. 

Following the tour, be sure to go see Sicardi | Ayers | Bacino’s current exhibition Carlos Cruz-Diez: A Legacy in Color on view through October 12th, 2023.

About Allison Ayers

In 2000, Allison Ayers became partners with Maria Ines Sicardi and Carlos Bacino. Since then, she along with Maria Ines Sicardi, has spearheaded the gallery’s programming, partnering with area universities, independent curators, and international galleries to bring the most important modern and contemporary Latin American artists to the public.  

In 2009, Public Art UHS was the first institution in the United States to  commission a permanent work by Carlos Cruz-Diez. Double Physichromie shows Cruz-Diez’s intense interest in color and color theory. When standing still in front of it, the viewer can appreciate the complexity of the colors and color combinations used on more than 2000 of its aluminum pieces. “This piece is a favorite among our community and a constant source of amazement. Depending on the intensity of light or the direction of the sun,  it shows us something new every day.“ Mike Guidry, Curator, Public Art UHS.

Allison is also an active board member and advisor for numerous Houston and national arts organizations and non-profits. Those include the Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston; The University of Texas at Austin, College of Fine Arts Advisory and Director’s Council; The Art Dealers Association of America, New York, NY; the Aurora Picture Show. Allison graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Art History in 1991. In December 2018, she received a Master in Liberal Arts degree from St. Thomas University in Houston.