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Spray: Jules Olitski in the 1960s at Currier Museum

exhibition · 2026-07-12

The Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire, is showcasing 'Spray: Jules Olitski in the 1960s', an exhibition dedicated to the American artist's groundbreaking use of spray paint. Utilizing industrial spray guns on unprimed canvases, Olitski produced vibrant color fields devoid of any visible brushwork. The exhibition includes 10 significant paintings, a rare aluminum sculpture, various works on paper, and archival documents. A highlight of the show is 'Shoot (1965)', which the museum acquired in 1977. Curator Bruce McColl, in collaboration with art historian Alex Grimley, organized the exhibition, drawing from the Jules Olitski Art Foundation. The aluminum sculpture's sprayed geometric designs change based on the viewer's angle. This exhibition is open from March 5 to August 9, 2026.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'Spray: Jules Olitski in the 1960s' at Currier Museum of Art
  • Features 10 major paintings, a rare aluminum sculpture, works on paper, and archival materials
  • Olitski used industrial spray guns starting in 1964 to eliminate visible brushstrokes
  • Central painting 'Shoot (1965)' acquired by the museum in 1977
  • Curated by Bruce McColl and art historian Alex Grimley
  • Materials sourced from the Jules Olitski Art Foundation
  • Aluminum sculpture includes cylinders, curves, and diagonal planes with sprayed pigment
  • On view March 5 through August 9, 2026

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Currier Museum of Art
  • Jules Olitski Art Foundation

Locations

  • Manchester
  • New Hampshire
  • United States

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