Fairfield Porter Exhibition at Betty Cuningham Gallery and Parrish Art Museum Survey
Fairfield Porter (1907-1975), an American painter and critic, was deeply conscious of painting's limited history in the United States. He believed Americans had minimal knowledge of the medium's broader historical context. From March 8 to April 15, 2006, Porter's work was featured at Betty Cuningham Gallery, located at 541 West 25 Street in New York, NY 10001. The Parrish Art Museum in Southampton, New York, at 25 Job's Lane, presented a two-part exhibition during the summer of 2004. Part I ran from May 23 to July 18, 2004, while Part II was held from July 25 to September 12, 2004. This exhibition aimed to showcase recent works by artists who live and work, at least partially, on the eastern end of Long Island. Porter's perspective as a painter, critic, and American informed his artistic approach. The gallery and museum exhibitions highlighted his contributions and the regional artistic community.
Key facts
- Fairfield Porter lived from 1907 to 1975.
- Porter was an American painter and critic.
- He believed Americans knew little about painting's larger history.
- Betty Cuningham Gallery exhibited Porter's work from March 8 to April 15, 2006.
- The gallery is located at 541 West 25 Street, New York, NY 10001.
- Parrish Art Museum held a two-part exhibition in summer 2004.
- Part I was from May 23 to July 18, 2004.
- Part II was from July 25 to September 12, 2004.
- The museum is at 25 Job's Lane, Southampton, New York.
- The exhibition surveyed recent work by artists living on eastern Long Island.
Entities
Artists
- Fairfield Porter
Institutions
- Betty Cuningham Gallery
- Parrish Art Museum
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Southampton
- Long Island