Past
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Urban Rhythms
Walkowitz and New York City 13 Sep - 1 Nov 2024 'To capture the essence of a movement, one must understand its flow and rhythm; only then can you truly make it come alive on the canvas.” - Abraham Walkowitz In New York, in the mid 1910s and through to the 30s, Walkowitz undertook a series of experimental abstractions. His drawings... Read more -
European vs American Modernism
24 Jul - 31 Aug 2024 In the early 20th century, many American artists undertook transformative journeys to Europe, immersing themselves in the vibrant art scenes of Paris and Berlin. During these expansive trips, they forged significant connections with European artists. These exchanges led to intellectual and philosophical expansion, influencing their artistic techniques and sparking a... Read more -
Arthur Dove: Extraction, not Abstraction
1 May - 5 Jul 2024 Recognised as a significant figure in the history of modern art in the United States, Arthur Dove (1880 - 1946) pioneered a new artistic language for the twentieth century and created innovative works of art, breaking new ground with abstraction. Credited as being the first abstract American artist, Dove’s work... Read more -
James Ward presents: Seven Americans
A Contemporary Exploration of American Modernism 22 Jan - 27 Apr 2024 In 1925, well-known gallerist and photographer Alfred Stieglitz held an exhibition at his 291 gallery in NYC, calling the exhibition ‘Seven Americans’. It was ground-breaking in its approach to embrace the avant-garde artistic movements sweeping through Europe, such as Cubism, Futurism and Fauvism. It challenged traditional artistic conventions and heralded... Read more -
James Ward presents: American Modernism
17 Jul - 30 Sep 2023 Modernism swept across the world in the early part of the 20th Century originating in Europe with a group of pioneering artists whose ground breaking ideas would shape the world we live in today. The Americans, who were going through an immense shift due to the industrial revolution, an influx... Read more -
Thomas Hart Benton
Lithograph Show 1 Apr - 26 May 2023 Thomas Hart Benton was an American painter and Muralist, whose work spanned over 60 years leaving an enduring impact on what American painting and the celebration of its rural regions, would become. Benton shrugged off the family pressure to become a politician and in 1907 enrolled at The School of... Read more
