William Wegman Exhibition Opens On May 13

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, in collaboration with William Wegman and his studio, announced that the ‘William Wegman: Around Bermuda’ exhibit will be opening to the public on Saturday, May 13.

A spokesperson said, “This exhibition centres around the Bermuda paintings of renowned American conceptual artist, William Wegman. Wegman’s history with Bermuda dates to 2000, when he first visited the Island and began to create paintings and works on paper inspired by historic Bermuda postcards.

“Part of his larger postcard painting practice, Wegman employs postcards to create new, fascinating, and sometimes surreal views of familiar places. Around Bermuda will mark the first display of Masterworks Museum’s significant acquisition of Wegman’s monumental painting, also titled Around Bermuda, which acts as the focal point of the multifaceted exhibition.

“Around Bermuda will feature artworks by Wegman dating from over 20 years as well as art from Masterworks’ Permanent Collection, creating an intriguing dialogue between Wegman and other major artists which echoes across a period of over a century.

“Especially for Masterworks, Wegman has also created new works of art and an artist’s book in celebration of Around Bermuda, both the work and the exhibition. As a unique opportunity for visitors, copies of this striking art book will be available for purchase from Masterworks’ Arrowroot Shop. Suitable for all ages, the exhibition will also feature an educational and interactive display in the Mezzanine Gallery where visitors can learn about postcards and try their hand at making their own postcard art!”

Masterworks added that they are “honoured to host an exhibition featuring works by an artist of Wegman’s stature and significance.”

Risa Hunter, Masterworks’ Executive Director, states: “To be highlighting the artwork of such a prominent contemporary American artist and unveiling his seminal piece acquired by the Museum, titled Around Bermuda, is exceptionally exciting. Central to Wegman’s practice is the notion of expanding narratives, and I have no doubt that this exhibition will continue the legacy at Masterworks of unearthing new perspectives and interpretations of the Island.”

The spokesperson said, “Around Bermuda has been organized and is curated by Julie Sylvester, an internationally recognized curator and publisher who lives in Bermuda. Dr Sara Thom, Curatorial Researcher at Masterworks Museum, and Jasmine Lee, Exhibitions Officer, act as Assistant Curators of the exhibition.

“Around Bermuda is generously funded by Sue Judah through the RDJ Foundation. The exhibition will be open to the public from Saturday, May 13 through November 25, 2023. Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art is open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm. For more information on the Museum, or the Wegman exhibition, please visit www.masterworksbermuda.org.”

William Wegman, Smallest Home, 2000, Postcard, ink and watercolour on paper. Courtesy of Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art.

William Wegman, Bermuda, n.d., Ink and watercolour on paper. Courtesy of William Wegman Studio.

William Wegman, Banana Tree, 2000, Postcard and watercolour on paper. Courtesy of a Private Collection, Bermuda.

William Wegman, Around Bermuda [Cropped Views 1-3], 2018, Oil and postcards on wood panel. Courtesy of William Wegman Studio and Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art.

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