A tribute to Lincoln Kirstein
dal 24/4/2007 al 31/7/2007
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24/4/2007
A tribute to Lincoln Kirstein
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York
A hugely influential force in American culture, he engaged with notable artistic and literary figures, and helped shape the way the arts developed in America from the late 1920s onward. This exhibition focuses on the photographer Walker Evans, the sculptor Elie Nadelman, and the painter Pavel Tchelitchew, each of whom was important to Kirstein.
Group show
The Whitney Museum of American Art is observing the 100th anniversary of Lincoln Kirstein’s birth
with an exhibition focusing on a diverse trio of artists from Kirstein’s circle: Walker Evans, Elie
Nadelman, and Pavel Tchelitchew. Lincoln Kirstein: An Anniversary Celebration, conceived by guest
curator Jerry L. Thompson, working with Elisabeth Sussman and Carter Foster, opens in the
Museum’s 5th-floor Ames Gallery on April 25, 2007. Selections from Kirstein’s writings form the
basis of the labels and wall texts.
Lincoln Kirstein (1906-96), a noted writer, scholar, collector, impresario, champion of artists, and a
hugely influential force in American culture, engaged with many notable artistic and literary figures,
and helped shape the way the arts developed in America from the late 1920s onward. His
involvement with choreographer George Balanchine, with whom he founded the School of American
Ballet and New York City Ballet, is perhaps his best known accomplishment.
This exhibition focuses on the photographer Walker Evans, the sculptor Elie Nadelman, and the
painter Pavel Tchelitchew, each of whom was important to Kirstein. Kirstein curated the first major
Evans exhibition and wrote the introduction to Evans' book American Photographs (1938). He
rescued the reputation of Elie Nadelman from relative obscurity and wrote monographs devoted to
his sculpture and drawing. From Tchelitchew, Kirstein commissioned a portrait of himself that is
one of the painter's greatest works; Kirstein collected his art and wrote about him extensively.
The entire 2007 spring season of the New York City Ballet has been dedicated to Lincoln Kirstein.
In addition, the City Ballet is partnering with the Whitney to offer audiences a special Kirstein
Centennial Celebration Series. In addition to two programs of dances, ticket-buyers can enjoy a
pre-performance reception with Whitney curator Carter Foster, who will provide an inside look at
the Whitney’s Kirstein exhibition. Fuinformation is available by calling 1-800-580-8730 or
visiting www.nycballet.com.
Opening 25 april 2007
Whitney Museum
945 Madison Avenue 75th Street - New York
Hours: Monday and Tuesday Closed; Wednesday-Thursday 11 am-6 pm; Friday 1-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 11 am-6 pm
Admission: 10 dollars