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MODERN & CONTEMPORARY
PAINTINGS DRAWINGS PRINTS & SCULPTURE A REVOLVING EXHIBITION June 20 – August 29, 2009 Opening Reception: Saturday, June 20, 6-9pm See Portfolio |
 Sam Francis, "Untitled" |
| Los Angeles, CA – Jack Rutberg Fine Arts opens “Modern & Contemporary Works: A Revolving Exhibition” featuring more than 60 paintings, drawings, prints, and sculpture by an impressive range of artists. The exhibition will continue to evolve with fresh installations throughout the summer. The opening reception is on June 20, 2009 from 6:00 till 9:00 p.m., in conjunction with the Miracle Mile Art Walk, an area-wide gallery event. A highlight of this opening reception will feature a brief discussion by Jack Rutberg on the exhibition and reflections on the current art world at 6:30 p.m. Jack Rutberg Fine Arts is located at 357 North La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles. Highlights of Works on View: · Spanish Contemporary artist Jordi Alcaraz, an emerging force, following his recent museum exhibition in Barcelona and celebrated exhibitions in Madrid, Cologne and Berlin, is shown with several of his poetic constructions. · Patrick Graham, Ireland’s leading contemporary painter, currently featured in the major museum exhibition, “The Quick and the Dead,” at the Hugh Lane in Dublin, Ireland through September, 27, 2009 is represented here with several works including a monumental painting. Also included in our exhibition are drawings by Timothy Hawkesworth - one of the four artists featured “The Quick and the Dead.” · Llyn Foulkes is represented through a uniquely surreal painting and assemblage. Foulkes was recently featured in a memorable installation of his works at the Hammer Museum’s exhibition, “Nine Lives: Visionary Artists from L.A.” · Ruth Weisberg’s formidable painting, “The Blessing,” is shown following its inclusion as the seminal work of her recent solo exhibition, “Ruth Weisberg: Guido Cagnacci and The Resonant Image” at the Norton Simon Museum. · Following his critically acclaimed exhibition of “Paintings of the 1960s,” Hans Burkhardt is represented with several compelling works from the 1930s, 40s and 50s. · Jerome Witkin, who continues to elicit wide recognition as one of the most extraordinary contemporary narrative painters, is included with his trademarked psychologically charged works. · Francisco Zuñiga, Mexico’s most important 20th century sculptor, is represented by drawings and works in bronze. We take this opportunity to invite institutions, collectors, and dealers to submit works for the forthcoming publication of Volume V of the Zuñiga Catalogue Raisonné. · Among works by Sam Francis is a large-scale painting, an exceedingly rare early gouache of the 1950s and other unique works on paper. The exhibition also includes works by:
“Modern & Contemporary Works: A Revolving Exhibition” extends through August 29. Jack Rutberg Fine Arts is located at 357 North La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For further information phone: 323 938-5222 or email jrutberg@jackrutbergfinearts.com |
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Founded in 1979, Jack Rutberg Fine Arts has presented major exhibitions of important Modern and Contemporary European and American artists. Since its inaugural exhibition featuring the works of Arshile Gorky and Hans Burkhardt, the gallery has continued to present museum-quality exhibitions placing contemporary paintings, sculpture, prints and drawings in historical context. Established at its current La Brea Avenue location in 1981, Jack Rutberg Fine Arts has featured exhibitions by gallery artists Hans Burkhardt, Oskar Fischinger, Patrick Graham and Ruth Weisberg. In addition, the gallery has presented a wide range of solo exhibitions of major international artists including Kathe Kollwitz, Antoni Tapies, Arshile Gorky, Georges Rouault, Hundertwasser, George Herms, Max Weber, Alexander Calder and other significant 20th century artists. Noteworthy thematic exhibitions presented by the gallery have included major surveys of German Expressionism, California Modern Art, Los Angeles Contemporary Art, as well as numerous group exhibitions. The gallery is particularly noteworthy for its emphasis on education through its exhibitions, numerous lectures and panel discussions. Through those endeavors, Jack Rutberg Fine Arts is an important resource for established and beginning collectors, art historians, and museums internationally. |
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