George McNeil's 1960s Paintings at Ameringer/McEnery/Yohe Gallery
From January 21, 2012, to November 22, 2011, the Ameringer/McEnery/Yohe Gallery located at 525 W 22nd Street in New York City presented an exhibition of George McNeil's paintings from the 1960s. As a founding member of the American Abstract Artists and a student of Hans Hofmann, McNeil integrated expressionism with a structured approach. His 1960s work was characterized by vibrant colors and robust construction, often created on the floor, drawing inspiration from Jackson Pollock. The show included eight smaller panels and five larger pieces from 1960 to 1969, such as Lenox (1960) and Des Moines Landscape 7/12/69 (1969). The exhibition highlighted McNeil's crucial role in Abstract Expressionism and the evolution of post-modern art.
Key facts
- Exhibition dates: November 22, 2011 to January 21, 2012
- Location: Ameringer/McEnery/Yohe Gallery, 525 W 22nd Street, New York City
- Artist: George McNeil, a founding member of American Abstract Artists
- Focus: 1960s paintings, including eight small panels and five larger works from 1960–1969
- Influences: Hans Hofmann's teaching and Jackson Pollock's floor-painting method
- Notable works: Des Moines Landscape 7/12/69, Lenox, Asphodel, Game II
- Historical context: McNeil worked during Abstract Expressionism's decline and later Neo-expressionism
- Process: Involved blowtorch use, floor-based painting, and starting from random objects
Entities
Artists
- George McNeil
- Hans Hofmann
- Jackson Pollock
- Willem de Kooning
- Philip Guston
- Pablo Picasso
Institutions
- Ameringer/McEnery/Yohe Gallery
- American Abstract Artists
Locations
- New York City
- United States