US National Gallery of Art acquires major work by Native American Abstract Expressionist George Morrison
Feb 02, 2023 08:58AM ● By Content Editor
George Morrison, Untitled, 1961. National Gallery of Art, Washington, gift of funds from David M. Rubenstein.Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC
By Benjamin Sutton - The Art Newspaper - January 30, 2023
George Morrison (1919-2000), a member of the Grand Portage Band of Chippewa, was a key member of the Abstract Expressionist cohort in New York City in 1940s, 50s and 60s, but his contributions have long been omitted from the movement’s history. Now, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC has helped ensure his representation with the acquisition of his vibrant painting, Untitled (1961), the first piece by a Native American artist added to its important collection of New York School works.
To read the full story, visit The Art Newspaper site here.
By Benjamin Sutton - The Art Newspaper - January 30, 2023
George Morrison (1919-2000), a member of the Grand Portage Band of Chippewa, was a key member of the Abstract Expressionist cohort in New York City in 1940s, 50s and 60s, but his contributions have long been omitted from the movement’s history. Now, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC has helped ensure his representation with the acquisition of his vibrant painting, Untitled (1961), the first piece by a Native American artist added to its important collection of New York School works.
To read the full story, visit The Art Newspaper site here.
