WILLIAM WEGMAN Around Bermuda
Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, in collaboration with William Wegman and his studio, are thrilled to announce the major exhibition WILLIAM WEGMAN Around Bermuda, opening to the public Saturday, May 13.
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 is 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.”
Around Bermuda has been organised 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.
May 12
Masterworks invites members for an Opening Reception from 5:30-8pm
May 13
Open to the public and suitable for all ages, join us for 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!
*Admission to the museum is $10, free for members and children under 12
May 24
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 and Masterworks will be hosting a free book signing with Wegman on May 24th.
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.
Around Bermuda Artwork Images
