Ralph Steadman Retrospective Concludes US Tour at Colorado State University
The U.S. tour of the exhibition 'Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing' will wrap up at the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art, located at Colorado State University, from August 26 to December 13. This showcase includes 149 original pieces created over 60 years of Steadman's artistic journey, featuring everything from his student work to political illustrations, social critiques, and activism. Attendees will find sketchbooks, magazines, personal photos, and handwritten notes that provide insight into his artistic process and his ties to Colorado, where he worked alongside Hunter S. Thompson in Woody Creek. This is the first occasion in more than three decades that Steadman's original art has been displayed in Colorado, emphasizing the strong connection between him and Thompson.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing' concludes its U.S. tour at Gregory Allicar Museum of Art, Colorado State University.
- On view from August 26 to December 13.
- Includes 149 original artworks spanning 60 years.
- Covers Steadman's early years as a student, political illustrations, social commentary, and activism.
- Features sketchbooks, magazines, personal photographs, and handwritten notes.
- Highlights Steadman's ties to Colorado through collaboration with Hunter S. Thompson.
- Hunter S. Thompson lived and worked in Woody Creek, Colorado.
- First time in over 30 years Steadman's original works have been shown in Colorado.
Entities
Artists
- Ralph Steadman
- Hunter S. Thompson
Institutions
- Gregory Allicar Museum of Art
- Colorado State University
Locations
- Colorado
- United States
- Woody Creek