Marlene Dumas and Elizabeth Peyton Exhibitions in New York Highlight Contrasting Approaches to Figurative Painting
The Museum of Modern Art in New York hosted Marlene Dumas: Measuring Your Own Grave from December 14, 2008, to February 16, 2009, following its earlier display at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles from June 22 to September 22, 2008. Elizabeth Peyton's exhibition, Live Forever, was showcased at The New Museum between October 8, 2008, and January 11, 2009. Dumas's collection included 111 pieces from the Black Drawings series (1991-92) and was curated by Cornelia Butler, while Laura Hoptman curated Peyton's work. Both artists draw stylistic inspiration from Edvard Munch. Catalogues for the exhibitions were released by Moca and Phaidon, respectively.
Key facts
- Marlene Dumas: Measuring Your Own Grave ran at MoMA from December 14, 2008, to February 16, 2009.
- Elizabeth Peyton: Live Forever was at The New Museum from October 8, 2008, to January 11, 2009.
- Dumas's exhibition originated at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, from June 22 to September 22, 2008.
- Peyton's show will travel to the Walker Art Center, Whitechapel Art Gallery, and Bonnefantenmuseum.
- Both artists use thin paint application, creating a sense of alienation and emotional distance.
- Dumas often works from found photographs, giving her work political undertones.
- Peyton frequently portrays celebrities and friends, creating iconic, nostalgic images.
- Edvard Munch is cited as a common stylistic influence for both painters.
Entities
Artists
- Marlene Dumas
- Elizabeth Peyton
- Edvard Munch
- Mary Heilmann
- Matthew Monahan
- Richard Shiff
- Iwona Bazwick
- John Giorno
- Lisa Gabrielle Mark
- Cornelia Butler
- Laura Hoptman
Institutions
- The Museum of Modern Art
- MoMA
- The New Museum
- Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
- Moca
- Distributed Art Publishers, Inc.
- Walker Art Center
- Whitechapel Art Gallery
- Bonnefantenmuseum
- Phaidon
Locations
- New York
- New York City
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Minneapolis
- London
- United Kingdom
- Maastricht
- Netherlands