Post-War Bohemians of Northern Nevada

Ongoing

Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
knowledgecenter.unr.edu
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Reno

The Special Collections department in the University of Nevada, Reno Libraries will have an exhibit titled Post-War Bohemians of Northern Nevada opening on July 1 and running through September 16. The exhibit will showcase unique abstract art, along with photographs and papers of a fascinating and influential arts community in Northern Nevada during the 1950s.

After World War II, a group of local artists gathered in Virginia City and Reno to experiment with art styles and lifestyles that were out of country’s mainstream. During an era of conformity, these bohemians proudly lived out their often controversial values while producing surprising abstract art.

Included in the exhibit are well-known local artists such as Craig Sheppard, Robert Caples, and Robert Hartman along with works by the forgotten artists Adine Stix, Zoray Kraemer, and others. Photographs by Gus Bundy, along with papers and memorabilia from the artists will also be on display. This exhibit is in conjunction with Artown. The University Libraries will also host a reception and a panel discussion on July 9 with children of the artists, now grown. They will discuss their memories of growing up in unconventional art community.

Other details:

Exhibit:
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
Special Collections Exhibit Area (third floor)
July 1– September 30, 2011

Monday – Friday
9am-5pm

Admission: Free

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