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Wexner Center for the Arts

1871 North High Street, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210-1393
614-292-3535
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Ranked #27 of 59 attractions in Columbus
Type: Theatres
Description: Performing arts center features films, art and other activities throughout the year.
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Columbus, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

always an interesting mix of all styles of art be it eh the traveling exhibitions, the film festivals or the live arts literally something for every taste, very reasonably priced if you a e looking to something to do look no further

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Fairfield, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

My wife and I saw the Leibovitz exhibit. So many iconic images that I remember from the past. Many of her images that were not of famous people were just as mesmerizing.

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Cleveland, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2012

Spent a few hours at Wexner to see her portraits of the famous and infamous over 50 years of living. She is an icon in the photography world who captures the true essence of people thru their expressions, facial details and freezes their emotions on film.

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Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2012

A comprehensive exhibit of Annie's greatest photos can keep you fully engaged for several hours. Portraits, from her days with Rolling Stone magazine through Vanity Fair and beyond, capture the souls of the celebrities of the 20th century. There is so much here! Two visits might be best. Ends Dec. 30.

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Dublin, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2012

This is an experience for any art lover or photographer. Annie Leibovitz chose 150+ of her photographs to put on display. Really awesome photographs of very famous people. Ms. Leibovitz seemed to capture the essence of the person who she was photographing sometimes in some very unusual poses or settings. Well worth the time to visit the exhibit. Parking can... More

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Galena, Ohio, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

I am so proud to be a Columbus native and to have this exhibition in our wonderful city. Never before has she shown her work in this type of setting and we are the first! The Wexner Center has gone all out for this and it shows in the way the pictures are arranged, You will be blown away by... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012

Whether you have been to the Wexner or not; whether you like the layout or not; whether you hate the parking situation or not:- the collection of Annie Leibovitz's photo art is wonderful and illuminating. Many of the photos are iconic. The size of the presentation and the scope of subjects will satisfy everyone. She is a treasure. Her keen... More

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Dayton, Ohio
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2012

First time visiting the Wexner Center. Parking was a pain. Didn't realize the center did not have their own parking lot--though they have two (four level???) parking garages about 2-4 blocks down. Went to see the American portrait photographer, Annie Leibovitz's collected works; but accidentally came on a Saturday when Ohio University was playing a football (??) game. Traffic was... More

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Columbus, Ohio, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2012

I am not a fan of the Wexner Center building - aside from its external appearance (everyone is entitled to their own opinion of that), it does not seem to be a very good place to show art. The lighting in the galleries is very strange as a result of having to block the sunlight but still illuminate the pieces,... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

Doesn't work inside or out. offerings are banal and inane. Need I say more?

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