More than 125 works by European artists including: Vincent van Gogh and a large assortment of work crated by Paul Gauguin, Paul Cezanne, Edvard Munch and Pablo Picasso represented 1/3 of the presented works at the first International Exhibition of Modern Art, The Armory Show beginning in New York February 17, 1913.
(above, Marcel Duchamp, Nu Descendant un Escalier, 1937 and Marcel Dzama, Steps of Gold, 2012 from “Marcel Duchamp: Nude Descending a Staircase, An Homage” is on view at Francis M. Naumann Fine Art, through March 29, and in the Solo Projects Section of The Armory Show, March 7-10).
New York photographer and modern art promoter Alfred Stieglitz quipped, ”The first great clinic to revitalize art: Purposes of the Forthcoming Exhibition by the Revolutionists who believe the Old Masters should be destroyed and that true art cannot even imitate nature.” At the time Mr. Stieglitz was recognized in the world’s chief art centers as one of the earliest prophets and the most active champion of the new and astonishing revolutionary movement in art and owner of a gallery on Fifth Avenue, a general headquarters for the Futurists. (excerpt from Salon to Biennial—Exhibitions That Made Art History, Phaidon).
One hundred years later, the historic Armory Show continues it’s rich history March 7—10 while providing an amazing art platform for the entire world to see. New works by living artists will be featured on Pier 94 while featuring Armory Focus and Solo Projects by emerging galleries and artists. (above, Dario Escobar, Sem titulo, 1998, Cardboard, plastic gold and pigments, edition 10/10 and Rochelle Feinstein, The Last Place I’d Like to Be, 2004).
Travel to Pier 92 and witness a international showcase of important 20th and 21st century artworks. I hope to see you there. (above, Édouard Vuillard, Suburb, c. 1900).