Lucas Blalock (American, b. 1978) "Object Rethought in the Shape of its Shadow"

Provenance Note: Charles E. Balbach (1934-2024) was a respected Western New York civic leader, arts patron, and dedicated collector whose leadership left a lasting mark on the region’s cultural institutions. A graduate of Harvard University, Balbach combined intellectual rigor with a deep commitment to public service and philanthropy. He served for more than two decades on the board of the Buffalo AKG Art Museum (formerly the Albright-Knox Art Gallery), including a term as President of the Board. During his tenure, he helped guide long-range planning initiatives and strengthen institutional stewardship at a pivotal moment in the museum’s evolution. A thoughtful and disciplined collector, Balbach believed strongly in public access to art and in the responsibility of collectors to support the institutions that sustain cultural life. His legacy reflects a lifetime of civic engagement, connoisseurship, and enduring dedication to the arts.

Lucas Blalock (American, b. 1978)
Lucas Blalock is a Brooklyn-based photographer known for his experimental approach to image-making, blending wit, abstraction, and everyday subjects. He earned a BA from Bard College in 2002, and his work has been exhibited internationally, including solo shows at Galerie Eva Presenhuber in New York, Galerie Rodolphe Janssen in Brussels, and the Institute of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles. Blalock’s photographs are held in major collections, including the Guggenheim, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Dallas Museum of Art. He has also taught at institutions such as Harvard University, NYU, Sarah Lawrence College, and the School of Visual Arts.