The Benjaman Gallery Presents Paintings by Robert Noel Blair

Written by Charles Digence Thursday, 09 June 2011 21:39

Buffalo, NY.- “On the Waterfront: Paintings by Robert Noel Blair” will be the first solo exhibition of Blair’s work in a Buffalo, NY gallery in over a decade. The exhibition will feature 30 paintings in a variety of media each with an aquatic motif. ‘On the Waterfront’ will be on show from July 8th through August 21st at the Benjaman Gallery in Buffalo. The exhibition will kick off with a beach-themed party on July 8,  from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Benjaman Gallery located at 419 Elmwood Avenue.

The exhibition itself, which predominantly features waterfront scenes of Western New York, also pays homage to how widely Blair traveled.  Stunning views of Nantucket, Maine, Lake Michigan, and The Virgin Islands will also be on display. The watercolor and mixed media paintings chosen for the exhibit eloquently capture the movement of the ocean, the power of the sun's rays, and the nostalgia of the sandy beaches of summer.

Blair who was born in Buffalo in 1912, studied at the Albright Art School, and from 1931 to 1934 at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.  Upon returning to Buffalo, in 1934, Blair met renowned watercolorist Charles Burchfield, who was immediately impressed with the fluidity of the young artist's watercolors. Through their mutual admiration they became lifelong friends and traded painting techniques. Blair's watercolors have been exhibited widely in both the United States and Europe, where he has won many important awards including two Guggenheim Fellowship Awards. Blair's work has hung in many of the most prestigious museums and galleries around the world, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Brooklyn Museum of Art, The Albright Art Gallery, The Art Institute of Chicago, The National Gallery, The Corcoran Gallery of Art, The Butler Art Institute, The Burchfield Penny Art Center and many more.


The Benjaman Gallery celebrated its 40th anniversary this spring. Having been in business since 1970, the Gallery has become a trusted resource for fine art and art services. Begun as part of a thesis to complete a Masters in Fine Art Program at Buffalo State College, the original gallery owners purchased a small storefront on Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo, New York. Two years later, their business was booming and a gorgeous Victorian mansion two doors down was chosen to house the magnificent collection of fine art you see today, both in the gallery and online. The Benjaman Gallery remains a family owned and operated business in the art district of the vibrant Elmwood strip between downtown Buffalo and the Albright-Knox and Burchfield Penny Art Museums. Furthermore, the collection is enhanced by its surroundings in the historic 1800's Victorian mansion. The details of the building, from the hand-carved wood molding to the stained glass windows are an enjoyable architectural and artistic experience all on their own. The Benjaman Gallery has an eclectic collection of fine art in every media and they pride themselves on having something for even the most discerning of collectors. The Gallery also offers several services including custom framing, appraisals, consignments, estate buying, design consultation and research. Offering friendly service and an extensive research library, the Benjaman Gallery is happy to work with families looking to enhance their homes, experienced buyers building investment quality art collections and business professionals completing office spaces. The Benjaman Gallery's viewing rooms have housed numerous solo exhibitions for artists of international acclaim such as Peter Max, Frederick Hart, Erté, Robert Blair, Romero Britto, Michel Delacroix, Frank Gallo, James C. Litz, Philippe Halsman, and many others. The Benjaman Gallery is also an archive of many regional masters such as: Alexander Levy, Virginia Cuthebert, Arthur Lindberg, Milton Rogovin, Robert Blair, James C. Litz and Charles Burchfield. Visit the gallery's website at ... http://www.thebenjamangallery.com

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