Frank Bowling's Abstract Evolution Showcased in New York Exhibition Spanning 1974-2010
From September 14 to October 16, 2010, Spanierman Modern in New York City showcased Frank Bowling's artwork spanning from 1974 to 2010, emphasizing his evolution from representational to abstract styles. Born in Guyana in 1936 and educated in England, Bowling relocated to New York around 1965-66, where he adopted formalism to explore artistic expression. The exhibition included vibrant color-field paintings from the 1970s, reminiscent of Helen Frankenthaler and Paul Jenkins, while his 1980s pieces featured muted tones and complex textures similar to Jules Olitski and Larry Poons. Highlights included 13th Hour (1976) and Odysseus's Footfalls (1982). Bowling, who splits his time between London and DUMBO studios, was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2008 and elected to the Royal Academy of Art in 2005.
Key facts
- Exhibition dates: September 14 – October 16, 2010
- Location: Spanierman Modern, 53 East 58th Street, New York City
- Frank Bowling born in Guyana in 1936
- Bowling elected to Royal Academy of Art in 2005
- Made Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2008
- Bowling was a contributing editor to Arts Magazine from 1969-1972
- Notable paintings: 13th Hour (1976), Odysseus's Footfalls (1982), Old Dutch Vase (2010)
- Bowling divides time between studios in London and DUMBO
Entities
Artists
- Frank Bowling
- Larry Rivers
- David Hockney
- Helen Frankenthaler
- Paul Jenkins
- Jules Olitski
- Larry Poons
- Goya
- Rembrandt
- Van Gogh
- Clement Greenberg
- Peter Reginato
Institutions
- Spanierman Modern
- Royal Academy of Art
- Royal College of Art
- Arts Magazine
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- London
- England
- United Kingdom
- DUMBO
- Guyana
- South America
- Africa