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DIVINE
INFLUENCE: PAST AND
PRESENT
Contemporary Abstract Art and Sacred Sculptural
Works
from the Merton D. Simpson Collection of African and Oceanic Tribal
Art
WILMER JENNINGS
GALLERY at Kenkeleba
219 East
2nd Street (between Avenues B & C)
November 14 to
December 31,
2010
Opening Reception:
Sunday, November 14, 2010, 3 - 6
pm
Gallery Hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 11 am to 6 pm
and by appointment 212.674.3939
The Wilmer Jennings Gallery at
Kenkeleba is pleased to present Divine
Influence: Past and Present, a spirited
showcase of works by 10 contemporary abstract artists, juxtaposed with works of
African sculpture and reliquary figures from the world famous Merton D. Simpson
Collection of Tribal Art.
Artists: Jordan Betten,
Stephan Fowlkes, Gregory Coates, Natalie Giugni, Naury Joaquin, Charlotte Kâ,
Larry Compton Kolawole, Merton Simpson, Francine Tint and Agni Zotis.
Curated by Juliette Pelletier of
Reflect-arts, Inc. and Corinne Jennings, Director of the Wilmer Jennings
Gallery.
to view an
online gallery of artists' work
Senufo "rythm pounder", Ivory
Coast
Merton
D.Simpson, Untitled, 1963, oil on canvas, 42" x
36"
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Kenkeleba programs are made
possible with funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, celebrating
50 years of building strong, creative communities in New York State's 62
counties; and supported, in part, by public funds from the City of New York
Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and many
generous
friends.
The Merton D. Simpson Gallery, located in Chelsea, 38 West 28th
St., NYC, is home to an astounding collection of tribal and modern works of
art, all of which were selected by Simpson over the span of nearly 60 years.
World-renowned for his discerning eye, artistic and musical talents, Merton D.
Simpson has created a rich legacy. www.mertonsimpson.com
The gallery
is currently open by appointment. For more information, call the Merton
D. Simpson Gallery at tel. 212.686.6735 or email info@mertonsimpson.com
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Reflect-arts, Inc. | c/o MDS | 38 W. 28th St. 5th
Fl. | New York | NY |
10001
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