What's Happening?
Rago/Wright is hosting two significant art sales this May, focusing on American geometric abstraction and postwar and contemporary art. The first sale, 'Pure Edge: American Geometric Abstraction,' features 19 works from the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo
de Buenos Aires. The second sale includes a diverse range of 20th and 21st-century art, showcasing movements like the Washington Color School and Hard-edge abstraction. Notable pieces include Sam Gilliam's 'Sun Woman' and Annie Morris's 'Stack 7 (Ultramarine Blue).' The sales underscore Rago/Wright's leadership in presenting important postwar painting and sculpture.
Why It's Important?
These sales highlight the growing interest and market for American geometric abstraction and postwar art. By featuring works from renowned artists like Sam Gilliam and Annie Morris, Rago/Wright is not only promoting these art movements but also supporting the artists' legacies. The sales provide collectors and art enthusiasts an opportunity to acquire significant pieces, potentially increasing the artists' market value and influence. This event also reflects the broader trend of art institutions and collectors focusing on diverse and historically significant art movements.
