Heckscher Museum Marks Centennial of George Grosz's 'Eclipse of the Sun' with Political Art Exhibition
The Heckscher Museum of Art in New York is set to present an exhibition called 'Eclipse of the Sun Now,' running from September 26 to May 9, 2027. Central to this showcase is George Grosz's notable 1926 painting 'Eclipse of the Sun,' which offers a pointed commentary on the socio-political climate of the Weimar Republic. Celebrating the artwork's 100th anniversary, the exhibit features more than 50 pieces with a political angle, including works from prominent contemporary artists such as Felix Gonzalez-Torres and Cindy Sherman. The museum aims to engage audiences in discussions on art and politics, bridging historical and contemporary themes.
Key facts
- 'Eclipse of the Sun Now' runs September 26 to May 9, 2027 at The Heckscher Museum of Art
- George Grosz painted 'Eclipse of the Sun' in 1926 as a critique of the Weimar Republic of Germany
- The exhibition marks the painting's 100th year
- More than 50 works are drawn from The Heckscher Museum and Art Bridges Foundation collections
- Artists in the show include Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Kerry James Marshall, Nam June Paik, Howardena Pindell, Cindy Sherman and Mickalene Thomas
- The Grosz painting is described as one of the most significant in any public collection on Long Island
- The exhibition surveys politically engaged art created over the last century
- The Heckscher Museum of Art is located on Long Island, New York
Entities
Artists
- George Grosz
- Felix Gonzalez-Torres
- Kerry James Marshall
- Nam June Paik
- Howardena Pindell
- Cindy Sherman
- Mickalene Thomas
Institutions
- The Heckscher Museum of Art
- Art Bridges Foundation
Locations
- Long Island
- New York
- United States
- Germany
- Weimar Republic