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A native Washingtonian who has achieved international acclaim, Martin Puryear (b. 1941) has created a distinctive body of sculpture that defies categorization. Serenely quiet and poetic, his work explores natural forms and materials, especially a wide variety of woods, and it engages issues of history, culture, and identity. In the first American retrospective of the artist's work in more than 15 years, some 48 objects created between 1976 and 2007 reflect the integration of concepts of minimalism.
Organization: Organized by The Museum of Modern Art, New York.
Sponsor: The exhibition is sponsored by The Exhibition Circle of the National Gallery of Art.
Generous support is also provided by Glenstone.
Additional support is provided by Lannan Foundation.
Schedule: The Museum of Modern Art, New York, November 4, 2007–January 14, 2008; Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, February 24–May 18, 2008; National Gallery of Art, June 22–September 28, 2008; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, November 8, 2008–January 25, 2009