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Catching the Moment: Contemporary Art from the Ted L. and Maryanne Ellison Simmons Collection

Catching the Moment: Contemporary Art from the Ted L. and Maryanne Ellison Simmons Collection

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The Saint Louis Art Museum has acquired a remarkable collection of contemporary art from St. Louis collectors Ted L. and Maryanne Ellison Simmons. The collection, which includes prints, drawings, photographs, sculptures, and a painting, addresses a broad range of contemporary cultural issues and participates in various art discourses from the 1960s to the present. The Simmonses' focus on art and artists of their own time, as well as the broader social, political, art historical, and technical issues that have engaged both the artists and collectors, is evident in the collection.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 16 June 2022
Publisher: Hirmer Verlag


The Ted L. and Maryanne Ellison Simmons Collection, acquired by the Saint Louis Art Museum, showcases a remarkable array of exceptional artworks that reflect the diversity and relevance of contemporary cultural issues. Spanning from the 1960s to the present, this diverse collection comprises a wide range of artistic mediums, including prints, drawings, photographs, sculptures, and a painting.

The collection's focus on art and artists of their own time is evident, as is their engagement with broader social, political, art historical, and technical issues. The artists featured in the collection are a testament to the richness and diversity of contemporary art, with notable figures such as Mike Bidlo, Enrique Chagoya, Bruce Conner, Damon Davis, Tony Fitzpatrick, Helen Frankenthaler, Jane Hammond, Tom Huck, Peter Hujar, Jasper Johns, Bruce Nauman, Liliana Porter, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Kiki Smith, Paul Thek, Kara Walker, H. C. Westermann, and David Wojnarowicz among them.

This comprehensive catalogue provides a valuable insight into the collection's history, significance, and the artistic perspectives it encompasses. It serves as a testament to the enduring power of art to address contemporary challenges and engage with a wide range of audiences.

Weight: 1280g
Dimension: 290 x 255 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783777438436

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