MFA Boston Acquires Martin Barooshian's 'Revelation'
The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston has obtained 'Revelation' (1960), an oil painting by Martin Barooshian, from the Martin Barooshian Artwork Trust. This piece, one of the earliest from Barooshian's mature phase, showcases biomorphic shapes, imaginative figures, symbolic elements, intricate patterns, and vibrant colors. It adds to the 36 works on paper by Barooshian already held in the MFA's collection, highlighting the museum's dedication to an artist whose importance is increasingly acknowledged by institutions. This acquisition challenges prevailing narratives of postwar American art, unveiling a more complex and varied artistic landscape.
Key facts
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston acquired Martin Barooshian's 'Revelation' (1960).
- The painting is an oil on canvas from Barooshian's mature period.
- It features biomorphic forms, fantastical figures, symbolic imagery, layered patterns, and bold color.
- The MFA already holds 36 Barooshian works on paper.
- The acquisition was announced by the MFA and the Martin Barooshian Artwork Trust.
- Barooshian's significance is now receiving institutional recognition.
- The work challenges dominant narratives of postwar American art.
- The painting is among the earliest from Barooshian's mature period.
Entities
Artists
- Martin Barooshian
Institutions
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
- Martin Barooshian Artwork Trust
Locations
- Boston
- United States