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Cornwall Bohemia Exhibition at James Barron Gallery Features Renowned Artists with Connecticut Connections

exhibition · 2026-04-22

James Barron showcased "Cornwall Bohemia" at his gallery in Kent, Connecticut, from July 4 to August 2, 2015. The exhibition featured artists residing in Cornwall, Litchfield County, such as Philip Taaffe, Laurie Simmons, Carroll Dunham, Todd Eberle, James Nares, Duncan Hannah, Greg Goldberg, Jackie Saccoccio, Brendan O'Connell, Judith Belzer, and Carl D'Alvia. The displayed works spanned from abstraction to figuration, including Eberle's mirrored flowers, Nares's Speed of Heat (2012), and D'Alvia's Nozedone (2013). The event celebrated Cornwall's artistic legacy, alluding to former residents like Alexander Calder. Barron highlighted the town's vibrant history, despite its small size. This was the inaugural group show in his new gallery, praised for its lighting and air conditioning.

Key facts

  • Exhibition "Cornwall Bohemia" ran from July 4 to August 2, 2015
  • Held at James Barron gallery in Kent, Connecticut
  • Featured artists with homes/studios in Cornwall, Litchfield County
  • Included works by Philip Taaffe, Laurie Simmons, Carroll Dunham, Todd Eberle, James Nares, Duncan Hannah
  • Showcased diverse styles from abstraction to figuration
  • First group show at James Barron's new gallery space
  • Highlighted Cornwall's artistic heritage and past residents
  • Mentioned original Cornwall, England as site of St. Ives School

Entities

Artists

  • Philip Taaffe
  • Laurie Simmons
  • Carroll Dunham
  • Todd Eberle
  • James Nares
  • Duncan Hannah
  • Greg Goldberg
  • Jackie Saccoccio
  • Brendan O'Connell
  • Judith Belzer
  • Carl D'Alvia
  • Alexander Calder
  • James Thurber
  • Marc Simont
  • Alexander Lieberman
  • Ben Nicholson
  • Barbara Hepworth
  • Peter Lanyon
  • Roger Hilton
  • Adam Van Doren
  • Tim Prentice
  • Seth Price
  • Emily Buchanan
  • Dylan Thomas

Institutions

  • James Barron
  • Morrison Gallery
  • White House

Locations

  • Kent
  • Connecticut
  • Cornwall
  • Litchfield County
  • Rome
  • Italy
  • TriBeCa
  • New York
  • St. Ives
  • England
  • United Kingdom

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