Nassau County Museum of Art features Private Art Collections in " Long Island Collects "

Written by Fergie Rosswell Saturday, 03 March 2012 22:21

Roslyn Harbor, NY - Hidden from public view no more, some extraordinary artworks from the holdings of private collectors on Long Island are on exhibition at Nassau County Museum of Art (NCMA) from January 18, 2009 through March 15, 2009. Many of the works have never before been seen by the museum-going public. The artworks are arranged in thematic clusters based on important art movements, among them Impressionism (exemplified by Cezanne, Renoir and Pissarro), Modernism (exemplified by Picasso, Léger and de Chirico) and post-war American Art (exemplified by Larry Rivers, Jim Dine and Cindy Sherman).

Beckmann, Degas, Chagall, Matisse, Lichtenstein and Pollock are among the many other artists represented in Long Island Collects. The exhibition, sponsored by David Lerner Associates, is curated by Constance Schwartz and Franklin Hill Perrell.

European artists dominate in the Impressionism and Modernism sections of the exhibition. Highlights include a previously unseen work by Turner and a Cezanne still life. Three oils by Renoir, a painting and a pastel by Pissarro, and two charcoals by Degas are among the other works representing Impressionism. The moderns include Matisse, Vlaminck, Braque, Robert Delaunay, and a substantial body of work by Picasso, all but one of which have never before been at NCMA Also shown are a Chagall fantasy landscape, a vividly colored Léger, and several strong German Expressionist oils by Beckmann, Pechstein, and Münter.

The section on American postwar art begins with one of Hans Hofmann’s classic abstract paintings, demonstrating his vibrant palette and formal concept of “push and pull” color relationship. The dynamics and scope of the Abstract Expressionist movement are further reflected in a charismatic work by Franz Kline, a small but distinctive Jackson Pollock, a drip and splatter painting by Sam Francis, and a serene color field painting by Helen Frankenthaler. Subsequent figuration includes work by Larry Rivers, David Hockney and Wayne Thiebaud. Large scale photo works by Cindy Sherman and Candida Hofer conclude this eclectic section of the exhibition.

Also drawn from Long Island collections are works comprising the two companion exhibitions in adjacent galleries: Poetic Journey: Hudson River School Paintings from the Collection of Laura and David Grey and Andy Warhol Silkscreens.

Nassau County Museum of Art is chartered and accredited under the laws of New York State as a not-for-profit private educational institution and museum. It is operated by a privately elected board of trustees which is responsible for its governance. The museum is funded through income derived from admissions, parking, membership, special events and private and corporate donations as well as federal and state grants.

• Combining the dynamic imagery of a museum setting, with an historic mansion and the natural beauty of incredible gardens
• Providing the Long Island community and beyond with four important exhibitions per year of the works of internationally acclaimed artists.
• Programming includes fostering exhibitions of local artists, art education for all ages, and cultural activities including lectures, trips and various other events to make the enjoyment of art available to all.

Nassau County Museum of Art - One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor, NY 11576 - (516) 484-9337

Website : http://www.nassaumuseum.com/index.html

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