A diverse selection of iconic images from the landmark exhibition, Self-Taught Genius: Treasures from the American Folk Art Museum — which had toured nationally from 2014 to 2017 — is now on view at the new Self-Taught Genius Gallery in Long Island City.
Co-curated by Stacy C. Hollander and Dr. Valérie Rousseau of the American Folk Art Museum, Highlights from Self-Taught Genius opened to the public on September 27 and remains on view through January 8. The image featured above is the work of self-taught Mexican artist Consuelo “Chelo” González Amézcua, who had immigrated to the United States as a young child in 1913. Several more images follow:
Pioneering African-American artist Thornton Dial Sr, Birds Got to Have Somewhere to Roost, (large segment of larger work) wood, carpet scraps, corrugated tin, burlap, nails and enamel on wood, 2012
Southern African-American artist Sam Doyle, Mr. Fool, Enamel house paint on corrugated roofing tin, c 1983
Carl Klewicke, Original Design Quilt, Pieced silk, faille, taffeta and satin, c.1907
Socially conscious, immigrant artist Ralph Fasanella, Subway Riders, Oil on canvas, 1950
Located at 47-29 32nd Place in Long Island City, the Self-Taught Genius Gallery is open Monday through Thursday, 11 AM to 5 PM. Admission is free.
