Albert Bloch: Expressionist presents the career and contributions of an American member of the legendary German Expressionist group known as Der Blaue Reiter in the early decades of the twentieth century.
The exhibition presents the subjects and themes that Bloch explored across a variety of media, drawing from his famed early period in Munich and introducing works from his late career created in Lawrence, Kansas.
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“The grinning clowns, leaping Harlequins, and dreamy Pierrots that populate so many of his paintings exist in an otherworldy state, far removed from the materialistic concerns of the modern world ... They manifest his own singular vision of spiritual existence and embody a full range of emotions, from grief to exaltation.”
-David Cateforis, Albert Bloch:
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Albert Bloch in his Munich studio, 1912. Portrait of a Long-Haired Man hangs behind the easel and Still Life, Plant hangs behind Bloch. Albert Bloch papers, 1873-2014. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution
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“Almost by accident, Bloch took part, almost unwillingly, in one of the formative movements of modern art—in a gathering of extraordinary talents at a time when the artistic and spiritual possibilities of the future seemed unlimited. His artistic legacy sheds light on the hopes and aspirations of that moment, while it also betrays, particularly in his late work, his equally profound and haunting disappointments.”
-Henry Adams, Albert Bloch: The American Blue Rider, 1997
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If you are interested in speaking with us directly about the available works, or would like to learn more about Albert Bloch, please do not hesitate to connect with Alana Ricca by phone call, to the gallery at (212) 879-8815, or by mobile at (203) 524-2694. We look forward to being in touch with you soon.