Frank Stella Events & Exhibitions: 2024 & Beyond
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Frank Stella
237 works
Key Takeaways
Frank Stella remains a central figure in contemporary art, and as 2024 unfolds, major galleries and museums will celebrate his dynamic career with a series of exhibitions. From his Minimalist origins to his bold, three-dimensional constructions, these shows offer a comprehensive look at Stella's ongoing impact on the art world.
Frank Stella, the pioneering American artist renowned for his bold exploration of Geometric Abstraction, continues to command the attention of the global art world. As we move through 2024, major galleries and museums are presenting a series of exciting exhibitions celebrating Stella’s transformative career. From his early minimalism to his vibrant, three-dimensional sculptural works, these exhibitions offer a comprehensive look at Stella’s relentless innovation and his profound impact on modern and contemporary art.
Exploring Frank Stella: A Guide to Exhibitions in 2024 & Beyond
Join us as we explore the essential Frank Stella exhibitions of 2024 and beyond, showcasing the key venues and signature works that define his revolutionary approach to abstraction and form. Whether you're captivated by the stark precision of his minimalist early paintings, or intrigued by the colourful complexity of his three-dimensional constructions, these exhibitions offer a look at Stella’s dynamic career. Each show provides an immersive opportunity to experience Stella's bold vision, and to witness firsthand the artistic ingenuity that continues to shape the landscape of contemporary art.
Icons from a Half Century of Art
Location: Gagosian, New York, USA
Dates: May, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Description: Icons from a Half Century of Art is a landmark exhibition featuring outstanding works from some of the most influential artists of the past 50 years. It brings together a diverse range of paintings and sculptures by celebrated figures such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, David Hockney, Jasper Johns, Donald Judd, Gerhard Richter, Mark Rothko, Richard Serra, Frank Stella, Cy Twombly, and Andy Warhol. Highlighting their significant contributions to modern and contemporary art, the exhibition offers a unique opportunity to experience Stella's innovative abstractions alongside the groundbreaking creations of his peers.
MAMCO, from Memory
Location: MAMCO Genève, Geneva, Switzerland
Dates: September, 2024 - December 22, 2024
Description: MAMCO is set to embark on a major renovation in 2025, the largest project in its history, lasting at least three years. Before the work begins, the museum is hosting a special exhibition curated by its community, featuring selections from its extensive and evolving collection. MAMCO, from Memory includes works from U.S. artists of the early 2000s, addressing themes such as digital technology, gender, identity, and global geopolitics. This final exhibition offers a unique opportunity to see the diversity of MAMCO’s holdings before the museum enters its transformative new phase.
Drawn to Abstraction: Prints from the 1960s-70s
Location: Bedford Gallery, California, USA
Dates: September, 2024 - December 15, 2024
Description: Drawn to Abstraction highlights the dynamic energy of abstract movements that emerged during the 1960s and 70s, including Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, Op Art, and Pop Art. Showcasing an exceptional collection of works, it features key pieces by influential artists who have become giants of 20th-century art. Among the renowned names are Frank Stella, Josef Albers, Max Ernst, Helen Frankenthaler, Roy Lichtenstein, Claes Oldenburg, Robert Rauschenberg and Ed Ruscha. The exhibition offers a unique glimpse into the evolution of abstraction and its varied expressions during this transformative period in art history.
Expanded Horizons: American Art in the 70s
Location: Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac Pantin, Paris, France
Dates: September, 2024 - January 25, 2025
Description: Expanded Horizons brings together major works by 21 of the most influential American artists from the 1970s. This exhibition explores the radical artistic innovations of the decade, showcasing practices that redefined contemporary art. Through unconventional materials, deeper engagement with physical space, and a response to the sociopolitical climate, these artists broke traditional boundaries, reflecting a pivotal shift in art history. Their groundbreaking work marks what art historian Rosalind E. Krauss termed the “expanded field of postmodernism”, a period of transformation that challenged the very nature of artmaking.
Bringing It Home
Location: The Anderson Collection at Stanford University, California, USA
Dates: September, 2024 - February 16, 2025
Description: Bringing It Home celebrates the Anderson family's deep connection to art and the relationships they cultivated with influential artists. Their home was a lively hub for art discussions and gatherings, where artists and their works became part of the family's daily life. The Anderson Collection recreates the family's kitchen wall, featuring artwork by artists they knew and admired, such as Frank Stella, Philip Guston, and Josef Albers. The exhibition also includes personal correspondence and photographs, showcasing the significance of these relationships and the family's love of living with art.
Frank Stella
237 works
