“20th Century American Masters” at Galerie Gmurzynska St. Moritz highlights the influence of 20th century American artists and emphasizes their contribution to 20th century art. Timed to coincide with St. Moritz Art Masters, which this year focuses on the theme of American Art, the exhibition includes works by icons of 20th century American art including David Smith, Louise Nevelson, Robert Indiana, as well as lesser known but highly influential artists such as Dan Basen and Ronnie Cutrone.Taking the theme of American Art as the point of departure and giving it a US/European twist, Galerie Gmurzynska explores the dialogue between American and European 20th century artists and their work. From the influence of European artists on the work of Louise Nevelson and David Smith to the impact of Robert Indiana and Tom Wesselmann on European art, “20th Century American Masters” shines new light on the work of familiar and famous artists.Dan Basen and Ronnie Cutrone add an element of discovery to the exhibition, which reveals the work of these two artists as underrated and underappreciated. Ronnie Cutrone’s best-known role as the longtime assistant of Andy Warhol and the tragic suicide of Dan Basen at a very young are both factors that likely contributed to these two artists failing to receive the recognition that they deserve – a situation that Galerie Gmurzynska aims to redress with “20th Century American Masters”“It has always been our goal with every exhibition we mount for the visitor to take away from it something he did not know before and to make curious to learn more,” says Mathias Rastorfer, CEO and Co-Owner of Galerie Gmurzynska “This summer exhibition in the mountains of Switzerland attempts to point out what is all too familiar to us and what is still as fresh and challenging in American Art of the 20th Century to a European audience,” added Rastorfer.“20th Century American Masters” is at at Galerie Gmurzynska St. Moritz until September 4
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