Earl Stroh, Pastoral Effusion, 1964, 11x23 inches, oil on canvas
An Exhibition:
The Taos Moderns in Santa Fe
An exhibition in partnership with 203 Fine Art
Exhibition dates November 8, 2019 through January 17, 2020
Opening and reception, November 8, 5-7PM
Historic Santa Fe Foundation (HSFF) is pleased to host The Taos Moderns in Santa Fe, an exhibition of paintings in partnership with 203 Fine Art, Taos, NM. The exhibition will open at HSFF’s El Zaguán, 545 Canyon Road, from November 8, 2019 from 5-7pm and continues through January 8, 2020. A percentage of all sales benefit Historic Santa Fe Foundation.
David Witt Salon on the Taos Moderns on November 14, 2019. More information on the Salon El Zaguán here.
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION:
The Taos Moderns were a group of Taos artists who came to prominence between the mid 1940’s and the early 1960’s. Enticed by the open, light-filled landscapes of Northern New Mexico, these artists left major cities such as San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles to pursue their art in simpler environs. In Taos they formed a tight-knit group of eclectic styles and personalities who came to be collectively associated with the thriving, albeit remote Taos art colony.
Taos Moderns in Santa Fe is organized in charitable support of the Historic Santa Fe Foundation, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Foundation. The exhibition will take place in the Foundation’s historic venue, El Zaguán. This collection of works showcases the Taos Moderns’ breadth of talent and aims to expose new audiences to Taos’ artistic legacy. The pure abstractions of Beatrice Mandelman, Louis Ribak, and Edward Corbett are represented here, as are the abstract landscapes of Lawrence Calcagno, John De Puy, and Earl Stroh. Dorothy Brett and Wesley Rusnell explored object and figure, while others such as Keith Crown and Jorge Fick made their own interpretations of iconic Taos scenes. All, it could be said, were deeply impacted by a sense of place—the transcendent light, rich cultural milieu, and stunning landscapes that lured artists from all over the country to settle in Taos.
ABOUT OUR PARTNER:
203 Fine Art was established in 2006 by artists Eric Andrews and Shaun Richel, with the vision of founding a venue for contemporary art in Taos, New Mexico. As an artist owned gallery, 203 Fine Art's selection of offerings is curated with an artist's eye for truly quality works. The gallery specializes in Mid-century modern & abstract art, with a focus on Taos Moderns. 203 Fine Art also represents a select group of the best contemporary, modern and abstract Taos artists. Located just south of downtown Taos, the gallery is open daily by appointment for a personalized art experience.
For more information on the exhibition, contact Melanie McWhorter at 505-983-2567 or melanie@historicsantafe.org.