Romare Bearden at the Met October 18, 2004

October 19, 2004?March 7, 2005

Drawn exclusively from the Museum?s collection of works by the artist, this selection showcases Bearden?s creative versatility in a variety of media. Highlights will include the famous six-part collage of Harlem street life, The Block (1971). This masterpiece is Bearden?s lively tribute to the New York City neighborhood that nurtured his life and his work. Bearden?s designs also successfully translated into tapestry. Recollection Pond (1975), on view for the first time at the Met, is a rare example of his work with textiles and was the result of his collaboration with Gloria Ross Tapestries, New York. These two works will be joined by a selection of works on paper that highlight the artist?s range of subjects and media.

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