Buffalo AKG Art Museum: Collection Handbook

The Albright-Knox Art Gallery's new collection handbook is the premier souvenir publication for museum visitors and art lovers, featuring over 330 works by 265 artists arranged alphabetically. The Museum's collections span great moments in art, from Impressionism and post-Impressionism to Cubism, Surrealism, Constructivism, and other movements.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 11 September 2023
Publisher: D Giles Ltd

In late 2019, the Albright-Knox Art Gallery embarked on a groundbreaking campus expansion and development project, culminating in the grand reopening of the Buffalo AKG Art Museum in 2023. With an extensive collection spanning over 160 years, the museum showcases a diverse range of artistic masterpieces, beginning with its inaugural acquisition, "The Marina Piccola, Capri, 1859," by Albert Bierstadt. This remarkable painting marked the first work gifted by an artist to enter the museum's collection, and it sets the stage for an extraordinary journey through art history.

Impressionism and post-Impressionism take center stage, featuring the works of renowned European artists like Edgar Degas, Paul Gauguin, Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Vincent van Gogh. These visionary painters captured the essence of their time with their vibrant colors, intricate details, and innovative techniques, leaving an indelible mark on the art world.

The 20th century brings forth a vibrant array of artistic movements, including Cubism, Surrealism, Constructivism, and more. Prominent figures such as Georges Braque, Andre Derain, Frida Kahlo, Fernand Leger, Henri Matisse, Joan Miro, Piet Mondrian, Georgia O'Keeffe, Pablo Picasso, and Alexander Rodchenko contribute their unique perspectives to these revolutionary movements.

The handbook, spanning nearly 400 pages, presents over 330 works by 265 artists, meticulously arranged alphabetically rather than chronologically. This unique arrangement allows for a fresh and engaging exploration of the collection, offering a diverse range of artistic styles and periods. Whether you're a museum visitor or an art enthusiast, this publication serves as a cherished souvenir, capturing the essence of the Buffalo AKG Art Museum's remarkable collection.

The authors of this handbook are a team of distinguished experts, including Cathleen Chaffee, PhD, Charles Balbach, Chief Curator, who joined the Buffalo AKG Art Museum in January 2014 and has since held the position of Chief Curator since September 2017. Pam Hatley, Head of Publications & Digital Experience, and Holly E. Hughes, Godin-Spaulding Senior Curator for the Collection, contribute their expertise to this publication. Janne Siren, the Peggy Pierce Elfvin Director of the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, New York, also lends her insights to this comprehensive guide.

With its captivating visuals, informative text, and engaging narrative, this handbook offers a unique and fun way of delving into the world of great art. It serves as a celebration of the opening of the new Buffalo AKG Art Museum, one of the world's premier art institutions. As you explore the pages of this handbook, you'll be transported to a realm where art comes alive, inspiring and captivating you with its beauty, complexity, and profound impact on human culture.

Weight: 1154g
Dimension: 250 x 180 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913875558