Roger Hilton Exhibition at Flowers New York in 2004
Flowers New York presented a solo exhibition of works by British painter Roger Hilton from February 20 to March 27, 2004, at its 1000 Madison Avenue location. Hilton, known for his abstract expressionist and figurative works, was a key figure in the St Ives group alongside Ben Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth, and Terry Frost. The exhibition featured his dynamic, often visceral paintings and drawings, reflecting his belief that art is a 'blood and death battle' requiring total commitment. Hilton's career spanned from post-war abstraction to later figurative pieces, and his work has been widely exhibited internationally.
Key facts
- Exhibition ran from February 20 to March 27, 2004
- Venue: Flowers New York, 1000 Madison Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, N.Y. 10021
- Artist: Roger Hilton, British painter associated with the St Ives group
- Other artists mentioned: Ben Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth, Terry Frost
- Hilton described art as 'a blood and death battle'
- The exhibition included paintings and drawings
- Hilton's work spans abstract expressionism and figuration
- Flowers New York is a commercial gallery
Entities
Artists
- Roger Hilton
- Ben Nicholson
- Barbara Hepworth
- Terry Frost
Institutions
- Flowers New York
Locations
- New York
- United States