DC Moore Gallery Traces Bearden's Figure in Collage
At the DC Moore Gallery in New York, there's an exhibition called "Romare Bearden: Figure in Collage" that highlights how Bearden (1911-1988) depicted the human figure throughout his career. The show marks key moments in his artistic evolution with works from the 1946 Iliad series, the 1964 Projections, and the 1977 Odysseus series. It features a mix of collage, painting, and drawing, exploring his creative journey, ongoing influences, and how he merged different styles from various eras and cultures. One standout aspect is the rare drawings from the Iliad Series (1946), showcasing his early explorations of abstraction that led to his first collage pieces.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Romare Bearden: Figure in Collage' at DC Moore Gallery.
- Focuses on Romare Bearden's (1911-1988) approach to the figure.
- Includes works from 1946 Iliad series, 1964 Projections, and 1977 Odysseus series.
- Features collage, painting, and drawing.
- Rarely seen drawings from the Iliad Series (1946) are included.
- Explores Bearden's interweaving of traditions from different eras, geographies, and cultures.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- DC Moore Gallery
Locations
- New York
- United States