Overview
In April 1973, upon learning of Pablo Picasso's death, Alan Wood-Thomas secluded himself in his Connecticut studio for two weeks. Emerging with a powerful series of intaglio etchings, he created a deeply personal meditation on artistic influence, loss, and renewal. Decades later, the original copper printing plates were unexpectedly rediscovered, adding a remarkable chapter to the story of the series.
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15 works
Ghost Army: Art, Illusion & War
Overview
Before becoming an established modernist, Alan Wood-Thomas served during World War II with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion, part of the legendary Ghost Army. His wartime experiences profoundly shaped his artistic vision. This exhibition explores the intersection of military deception, personal experience, and creative expression.
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Educational programming could include lectures on military camouflage, the role of artists in wartime, and postwar artistic identity.
Paris to Greenwich Village
Born in Paris into a family of artists, Alan Wood-Thomas carried European artistic traditions into the vibrant cultural landscape of postwar America. This exhibition follows his journey from Paris through World War II and into the creative energy of Greenwich Village, where he developed a distinctive modernist voice.
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Women in Line
A survey of Alan Wood-Thomas's elegant pen-and-ink figure drawings.
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Perfect for university galleries.
Rediscovering Alan Wood-Thomas
The remarkable story of preserving an artist's legacy.
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This exhibition invites visitors behind the scenes to see how an artist's legacy is researched, documented, and preserved.
The Basque Series
The Basque Series presents Alan Wood-Thomas' compelling interpretation of one of Europe's most distinctive cultural landscapes. Inspired by the rugged terrain, rich traditions, and independent spirit of the Basque region, these works reflect the artist's lifelong fascination with the relationship between people, place, and history.
This exhibition offers audiences an opportunity to discover a lesser-known but significant body of work that expands our understanding of Wood-Thomas' artistic vision and his enduring connection to European culture.
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