The Eight, a group of artists in their prime, caught the attention of the American art world with one astoundingly successful exhibition in 1908. Today, this must-see exhibition of eighty-five works reveals the overlooked stylistic complexities of these artists, who are now emerging as the first generation of early American modernists. (more)
William James Glackens (American, 1870-1938). Julia’s Sister, c. 1915. Oil on canvas. 32 1/8 x 26 1/8 in. Terra Foundation for American Art, Daniel J. Terra Collection 1999.58. Photo courtesy Terra Foundation for American Art, Chicago.
At the time of Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau, Charles Rohlfs created furniture with dramatic silhouettes and elaborate carving in a style all his own. Premiering at the Milwaukee Art Museum, this first major study of Rohlfs’ career presents over forty of his finest works. (more)
Charles Rohlfs (American, 1853–1936), Lamp, ca. 1904. From the Rohlfs home. Copper, brass, and kappa shell, with replaced glass; 23 1/4 x 15 7/8 inches. Private Collection. Photo by Gavin Ashworth © American Decorative Art 1900 Foundation.
Terra Foundation for American Art is the lead sponsor for The Eight and American Modernisms. Caxambas Foundation is the Milwaukee Art Museum’s presenting lead sponsor. Additional support provided by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Donald and Barbara Abert Fund, at the advice of Barbara Tooman.
The Eight and American Modernisms is organized by the Milwaukee Art Museum, the New Britain Museum of American Art, and the Terra Foundation for American Art. It is curated by Elizabeth Kennedy of the Terra Foundation for American Art and organized at the Milwaukee Art Museum by Liz Flaig.
The Artistic Furniture of Charles Rohlfs is sponsored as a tribute to Henry Fuldner by the Trustees of the Layton Art Collection with gifts from the Faith and Willard Henoch and Frederick Vogel III Family Funds; the American Heritage Fund; the Dudley and Constance Godfrey Foundation, Inc.; David and Dedi Knox; and the Milwaukee Art Museum’s American Arts Society and Collectors’ Corner.
The Artistic Furniture of Charles Rohlfs is organized by the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Chipstone Foundation, and American Decorative Art 1900 Foundation. It is curated by Joseph Cunningham of American Decorative Art 1900 Foundation and organized at the Milwaukee Art Museum by Sarah Fayen.
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