Bob Thompson's Drawings Exhibition at Steven Harvey Fine Art Projects Reveals Overlooked Modernist
From November 30, 2012, to January 8, 2013, Steven Harvey Fine Art Projects showcased the drawings of Bob Thompson at 208 Forsyth Street, New York. This exhibition displayed over twenty pieces, many of which had never been shown before, highlighting Thompson's unique artistic journey. Born in 1937 and passing away in 1966, Thompson created significant works such as Untitled (Man in Forest) (1958) and pastel Study for Expulsion and Nativity (1963). After moving to Europe in 1961, he drew inspiration from artists like Poussin and Italian Renaissance masters. His notable creations included Charlie Haden (1960) and Portrait of Nina Simone, Provincetown (1965). His last piece, Last Painting (1966), was influenced by Titian. Despite his early death at 29, his works are now part of MoMA's collection.
Key facts
- Bob Thompson's drawing exhibition ran from November 30, 2012, to January 8, 2013.
- The show took place at Steven Harvey Fine Art Projects, 208 Forsyth Street, New York.
- Over twenty works on paper were displayed, many not previously shown.
- Thompson lived from 1937 to 1966 and moved to Europe in 1961.
- His influences included Nicolas Poussin, Italian Renaissance painters, and artists like Red Grooms.
- Works featured ranged from 1958 to 1966, including pieces inspired by Titian and Masaccio.
- Thompson's art is held at MoMA but remains hard to fit into American Modernism narratives.
- The exhibition highlighted diverse styles, from ink drawings to watercolors and pastels.
Entities
Artists
- Bob Thompson
- Georges Seurat
- Willem de Kooning
- Mark Rothko
- Andy Warhol
- Jasper Johns
- Robert Rauschenberg
- Nicolas Poussin
- Masaccio
- Piero della Francesca
- David Hockney
- Red Grooms
- Gandy Brodie
- Jan Müller
- Titian
Institutions
- Steven Harvey Fine Art Projects
- MoMA
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Provincetown