Revolutionary Impressionist Works From the Worcester Art Museum’s Collection Make Their Southern Debut in the First Leg of an International Tour.
TAMPA, FL – The Tampa Museum of Art is thrilled to host Frontiers of Impressionism: Paintings from the Worcester Art Museum from September 28, 2023, to January 7, 2024. This breathtaking exhibition, which paints a vivid picture of the global expansion and influence of Impressionism, showcases 53 works by renowned artists—including Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Camille Pissarro, Mary Cassatt, and more. Unique to the Tampa Museum of Art’s showing, many of these pieces will be displayed for the first time outside of the Worcester Art Museum in Massachusetts, offering visitors a fresh look at historic works.
“Presenting these impressionist masterpieces is a testament to art’s enduring ability to challenge and redefine conventions. Their significance transcends aesthetic appeal, offering Tampa Bay audiences a crucial education on how art breaks from tradition,” said Michael Tomor, the Penny and Jeff Vinik Executive Director of the Tampa Museum of Art. Tomor also noted, “Thanks to our recent gallery renovations, we are positioned better than ever to introduce larger-scale exhibitions, such as Frontiers of Impressionism, which enrich educational experiences for our community.”
Showcasing over 30 artists, the exhibition not only traces the roots of Impressionism in 19th-century France but also its expansion to Europe, the United States, and beyond. Visitors can immerse themselves in the groundbreaking artistic techniques, including the penchant for en plein air (outdoor) painting and the distinct brushwork that characterized the movement. A section of the exhibition takes a special look at the unique American rendition of Impressionism, from its manifestation in landscapes of the American West to its presence in New England. Frontiers of Impressionism offers a panoramic view of a movement that forever changed the world of art.
Thanks to the generosity of the presenting sponsor, Ferman Automotive Group, sustainer sponsor, the David A. Straz, Jr. Foundation, and community sponsors Dr. Robert and Susan Isbell, this exhibition promises an unmatched artistic experience for all attendees.
To delve deeper into the artworks, the Tampa Museum of Art will offer related programming, including docent-led tours and special events throughout the duration of the exhibition. For a full list of events and additional details, please visit TampaMuseum.org.
Frontiers of Impressionism is curated by Claire C. Whitner, the Worcester Art Museum’s Director of Curatorial Affairs and the James A. Welu Curator of European Art and Erin Corrales-Diaz, WAM’s former Assistant Curator of American Art. TMA’s presentation of Frontiers of Impressionism is coordinated by Joanna Robotham, Curator of Modern and Art. Following the exhibition’s Tampa Museum of Art dates, it will go on to the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum (January 26–April 7, 2024), followed by additional locations in Japan through the end of 2024.
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