Elof Wedin, Red Rock Canyon, 1961 oil on canvas,
Gift of Reverend Richard L. Hillstrom

On view at the Minnesota Museum of American Art:
January 22 - March 20, 2005

 Abstract Painting in Minnesota: Selected Works 1930 to the Present features 23 artists who have lived and worked in Minnesota. The exhibition confirms the state’s reputation as a place that fosters a progressive attitude toward art making and boasts a well-documented history of abstract painting. The 31 paintings in the exhibition demonstrate a wide range of abstract styles.

Abstract Painting in Minnesota: Selected Works 1930 to the Present is a visual tribute to the vitality and accomplishments of a community of painters who have contributed to a rich painting tradition in Minnesota for over 70 years.

This exhibition was organized by the Rochester Art Center and curated by Thomas Barry.

Events held in conjunction with the Exhibition:
Artist Panel Discussion 
Free Family Art Day