{"id":60157,"date":"2024-10-03T00:05:25","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T00:05:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/english.saigonbiz.com.vn\/2024\/10\/03\/stetson-university-unveils-highest-valued-pieces-of-prestigious-oscar-bluemner-collection\/"},"modified":"2024-10-03T00:05:25","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T00:05:25","slug":"stetson-university-unveils-highest-valued-pieces-of-prestigious-oscar-bluemner-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english.saigonbiz.com\/vn\/stetson-university-unveils-highest-valued-pieces-of-prestigious-oscar-bluemner-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"Stetson University Unveils Highest Valued Pieces of Prestigious Oscar Bluemner Collection"},"content":{"rendered":"
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DeLand, Fla., Oct. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stetson University is proud to unveil a new exhibition in the Homer and Dolly Hand Art Center<\/u><\/a>, showcasing the highest valued paintings in its Oscar Bluemner collection.<\/p>\n

On view until\u00a0Dec. 7, The Economics of Oscar Bluemner\u2019s Art, curated by Katya Kudryavtseva,\u00a0 features some of the most valuable piece in Stetson’s Vera Bluemner Kouba Collection, including Sunset Effect on Rain (1929) with an insured value of $1.1 million.<\/p>\n

Vera Bluemner Kouba, the artist\u2019s daughter, bequeathed more than 1,000 pieces of her father\u2019s art collection to Stetson. A German-born architect-turned-artist, Bluemner stands at the center of American modernism and pieces from this collection have been on loan to the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York and other major institutions.<\/p>\n

The exhibition makes mention of Bluemner’s Illusion of a Prairie, New Jersey (Red Farm at Pochuck), which sold at Christie\u2019s in 2011 for $5.3 million, a record for his artwork. The sale marked a significant moment in his posthumous recognition, propelling him to prominence within the global art market and also increasing the value of Stetson\u2019s collection.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis exhibit, showcasing the most expensive artworks in our collection, serves as a testament to the artist\u2019s enduring legacy and the growing recognition of his contributions to American modernism,\u201d said Katya Kudryavtseva, PhD, associate professor of art history and curator of the Vera Bluemner Kouba Collection.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis exhibition provides a unique opportunity to explore Bluemner’s duality as an artist deeply committed to his craft and as someone who was acutely aware of the commercial pressures that could shape the perception and value of his art,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

The exhibition sheds light on Bluemner’s lifelong struggle to maintain artistic integrity and navigate the demands of the art market. The display includes his own statements that reveal his deep suspicion of commercial influences on art, as well as his attempts to increase the value of his works despite these concerns.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Economics of Oscar Bluemner\u2019s Art is an asset to all museum guests, even those already familiar with Bluemner or the nuances of the art market,\u201d said Nat\u00e1lia da Silva, PhD, director of Stetson\u2019s Hand Art Center. \u201cIt\u2019s didactic, beautiful, and relevant. The inclusion of contemporary works, like Leah Sandler\u2019s Open Outcry\/Asleep (Vernal Moon), is indicative of Dr. Kudryavtseva’s innovative approach to the Vera Bluemner Kouba Collection and the caliber she brings to the Hand.\u201d<\/p>\n

How to visit<\/p>\n

The Homer and Dolly Hand Art Center is free and open to the public on the Stetson University campus at 139 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand, FL 32723. Hours are Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday from noon to 4 p.m., and Monday by appointment. The center is closed on national and university holidays. Phone: 386-822-7270<\/p>\n

The Economics of Oscar Bluemner\u2019s Art is on view until Dec. 7. A free curator\u2019s talk is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n

About Stetson University<\/u>
Founded in 1883, Stetson University<\/u><\/a> is the oldest private university in Central Florida. Stetson focuses on intense learning experiences in a supportive community that allows students to develop their voice in a connected, inclusive environment. Stetson University ranks No. 7 on U.S. News & World Report\u2019s 2025 list of Best Regional Universities (South) and has been recognized as one of The Princeton Review\u2019s Best 390 Colleges in America for 2025.<\/p>\n

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