The Ogunquit Museum of American Art (OMAA) is thrilled to unveil the first details about its 2024 season with their announcement about hosting the debut United States solo exhibition of acclaimed artist Anthony Cudahy (b. 1989, Fort Myers, Florida). Titled Spinneret, this exhibition promises to be a captivating journey through Cudahy’s intricate and thought-provoking artistic practice.
Scheduled to run from April 12 to July 21, 2024 at the Ogunquit Museum of American Art, Anthony Cudahy: Spinneret will showcase over 30 significant paintings, spanning the last five years of the artist’s career. This survey will not only feature Cudahy’s well-known pieces, but will also unveil brand-new works that promise to push the boundaries of contemporary art.
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Dr. Devon Zimmerman, OMAA’s Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, expressed his excitement, stating, “This exhibition promises to be a thought-provoking journey through Cudahy’s rich and complex artistic practice. It will offer visitors a unique perspective on the interplay between the personal and the historical in the artist’s work. An exhibition of a contemporary artist of Cudahy’s stature is a triumph for OMAA, underscoring our commitment to showcasing exemplary contemporary talent with our audiences.“
The inspiration behind Spinneret stems from the silk-producing organ that spiders use to weave their intricate webs, symbolizing the interwoven references that characterize Cudahy’s oeuvre. Drawing from Queer archives, art history, film, poetry, and personal experiences, Cudahy creates figurative paintings that piece together enigmatic scenes, blurring the lines between the real and the surreal.
Cudahy’s art delves into the complexities of subjectivity in the digital age, exploring themes of love, friendship, and the human experience. His compositions often anchor on moments of tenderness, repose, and isolation, capturing prosaic instances that carry profound poetic weight. The exhibition will also feature Cudahy’s reflections on death and its politics, drawing from historical crises such as the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the recent COVID-19 pandemic.
To complement the exhibition, a catalogue published by Monacelli Press will be available in Spring 2024, offering art enthusiasts an in-depth exploration of Cudahy’s work and its significance in the contemporary art scene.
Anthony Cudahy, a graduate of Pratt Institute and Hunter College in New York, has garnered international acclaim with recent solo exhibitions in London, France, and Amsterdam. His work is featured in prestigious collections, including the Baltimore Museum of Art and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam.
The Ogunquit Museum of American Art, founded in 1953 by artist Henry Strater, continues to be a beacon of artistic expression. Nestled on the picturesque coast of Maine, the museum’s three acres of gardens provide the perfect backdrop for the exploration of American art from the late 1800s to the present. As the museum reopens for the 2024 season on April 12, art enthusiasts and curious minds alike are invited to experience the transformative power of Anthony Cudahy: Spinneret.
For more information about the Ogunquit Museum of American Art and the upcoming exhibition, visit ogunquitmuseum.org.
IMAGE: Detail Of Anthony Cudahy, Tempest (rooftop), 2021, Oil on linen, 72 x 72 in. (182.9 x 182.9 cm), Green Family Art Foundation; Courtesy of Adam Green Art Advisory. ©Anthony Cudahy. Courtesy the artist and Hales, London and New York. Photo by Phoebe d’Heurle.
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