Artists Announced For Life On Mars

As the pre-eminent international survey of contemporary art in North America, the 55th exhibition in the 112-years-old series will continue the historic legacy set forth by previous Carnegie Internationals inpresenting new and compelling works by artists from around the world.

"Carnegie Museum of Art has long played an important role among American museums with its presentation of the International," said Richard Armstrong, the Henry J. Heinz II director of the museum. "With Douglas Fogle's intelligent and focused direction, we can be assured that the 2008 Carnegie International will extend this exhibition's distinguished history."

"For more than a century, the Carnegie International has brought the world to Pittsburgh——introducing the challenging works of global artists, attracting visitors from outside the region, and contributing significant acquisitions to the museum's collection for the enjoyment of all," said William E. Hunt, chairman of the Board of Carnegie Museum of Art. "It is a tremendous asset that reflects the spirit of our past, present, and future." -- www.cmoa.org