Robert Birmelin: Weaving a World of Reality and Dream
Several works spanning Robert Birmelin's career are now on display at the Stanek Gallery in Philadelphia.
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The Vision and Art Project2 weeks ago
The great American artist Robert Birmelin will be 90 years old in November. Currently, the Stanek Gallery in Philadelphia is showing several of his works through April 29 in a three-person exhibition, Conversations with the Other. To correspond with this exhibition, we've reposted our July feature about Birmelin on our website.
In addition, John Thornton has made a wonderful video about Birmelin and his work that we highly recommend. The video showcases the themes and imagery that have been prominent in Birmelin's decades-long career and shows why Birmelin is one of the great artists of our time.
In addition, John Thornton has made a wonderful video about Birmelin and his work that we highly recommend. The video showcases the themes and imagery that have been prominent in Birmelin's decades-long career and shows why Birmelin is one of the great artists of our time.
Robert Birmelin, who will turn 90 in November, is a major American artist known particularly for his paintings of New York City crowds. In Philadelphia, he i...