b-b-bonus this week in outsider art // july nineteenth
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FIND OF THE WEEK
It's not every day do you get to see a real-life, authentic, one-of-a-kind Norval Morrisseau. While I expected to see a lot of great art in Santa Fe, I don’t think I ever thought I would see this Norval sitting behind a desk next to some of the most beautiful indigenous pottery.
It’s always fun to surprise gallerists. “Is that a Norval?”
“Yes, yes it is. How’d you know?
“Is it a real one?”
“Yes, yes it is. HOW DO YOU KNOW?!”
I know! Of course, I know. I’ve been a big fan of Norval’s work and have done some minimal research into this art and the people that copied his art and tried to pass along the fakes at real works — including one to the lead singer of The Barenaked Ladies, which led to the worthwhile documentary, “There Are No Fakes.”
Finally, seeing what I believe is my first Norval Morrisseau work up close in personal was a real treat. The brushstrokes, the texture, and the use of color were very enjoyable in person, especially with the cool A/C blowing in my face as I take a break from the Santa Fe heat.
This work is available for purchase at the Adobe Gallery in Santa Fe
HAPPENINGS
A running list of outsider art exhibits across the country:
NEW YORK
Andrew Edlin Gallery: Tom Duncan …It Isn’t Even Past // Jul 13 - Aug 18
Cavin-Morris Gallery: Night Colors: New Drawings By M’onma // Jun 01 - Aug 31
Ricco/Maresca Gallery: Lidia Syroka: My Body // Jun 08 - Aug 11
CHICAGO
Carl Hammer Gallery: Spring/Summer Group Show // May 12 - Aug 19
Intuit Art Center: Purvis Young: Works on Paper // Jun 30 - Sep 04
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
BALTIMORE
IOWA
Moberg Gallery: b. Robert Moore: Field of Dreams // Jun 16th
Vesterhiem Museum: Herbjørn Gausta, 1854-1924 // Apr 21 - Spring 2024
OHIO
Cincinnati Art Museum: Creating Connections: Self-Taught Artists in the Rosenthal Collection // June 09 - Oct 08