John Steuart Curry: A Regionalist Perspective
JOHN STEUART CURRY (1897-1946) Together we stood for an art whose forms and meanings would have direct and easily comprehended relevance to the American culture of which we were by blood and daily life a part. – Thomas Hart Benton John Steuart Curry was born in Dunavant, Kansas, and, after training at the Chicago Art … Continue reading
An Open Letter to NU & the Nebraska State Legislature | Kiechel Fine Art
NU Announces $9.2M in ‘Phase One’ Cuts; Includes Faculty, Academic and Athletic Programs The cuts include consolidating or eliminating several undergraduate and graduate programs, shuttering certain research and extension offices, and terminating some students services and athletic teams, according to proposals from the system’s three chancellors. Continue Reading to View Full Article Published by the Lincoln Journal … Continue reading
Currently on View: Two Fascinating Portraits by Paul Swan
Paul Swan (1884 – 1972) was once one of the most celebrated and eccentric artists of his time but has since been forgotten. Acclaimed as “America’s Leonardo” and dubbed “the most beautiful man in the world”, Swan based his artistic aspirations on Oscar Wilde’s dictum of art for art’s sake. His multi-faceted career included painting, … Continue reading
Thomas Hart Benton’s daughter, Jessie Benton, Responds to Mural Controversy at Indiana University
‘My Father Painted the Truth’ by Jessie Benton This guest column was submitted by Jessie Benton of Los Angeles, the daughter of artist Thomas Hart Benton. [provided by the Herald Times Online] I am coming late to the discussion of the Benton murals at Indiana Universityand the desired removal of one of its panels. It … Continue reading
The Last Hurrah: New Paintings & Drawings by Dan Howard
Friday, October 20, 2017 was Dan Howard’s opening reception for his solo exhibition, “The Last Hurrah: New Paintings & Drawings by Dan Howard.” The evening included a brief conversation with Buck Kiechel and Dan Howard. As Dan has stated in his artist statement, this exhibition will be his last major exhibition of new … Continue reading
Dan Howard’s Tribute to Husker Football
Although born and raised in Iowa, Dan Howard’s passion and dedication to Nebraska football has defined his 42 years of living in Lincoln. In 2016, Howard memorialized his passion for the Huskers with two paintings in tribute to Tom Osborn and the 1997 National Champion team. Titled Tribute to T.O.: I (A Crucial Win) and Tribute to T.O.: … Continue reading
Thomas Hart Benton: What You Might Not Know About the Artist
Thomas Hart Benton was a pivotal Regionalist artist – this fact most of us know. Benton was a painter known mainly for his mural work, and the historical take on the everyday in the context of the history of America at that time. Island Hay, Thomas Hart Benton, 1945, Lithograph, 9.75 x 12.50 inches, contact … Continue reading
Roger Medearis: The Evolution of an Artist
The life and artistic career of Roger Medearis speaks to his ability to adapt to his environment while simultaneously continuing to develop and pursue a unique style. Born in Fayette, Missouri on March 6, 1920, Medearis found artistic inspiration in even the most unlikely environments. Living in several small towns around Missouri and Oklahoma did … Continue reading
George Catlin: Selected Prints from Catlin’s North American Indian Portfolio
George Catlin (1796-1872) George Catlin Spotlight Gallery Exhibition at Kiechel Fine Art: Selected Prints from Catlin’s North American Indian Portfolio “ … nothing short of the loss of my life shall prevent me from visiting (the Indians’) country and becoming their historian.” In 1830, armed with nothing but a fist full of paintbrushes, George Catlin … Continue reading
A Profile: Keith Jacobshagen
Happy Birthday to Keith Jacobshagen, one of the top Contemporary artists currently at Kiechel Fine Art. Raised in Wichita, Kansas, Jacobshagen graduated from the Kansas City Art Institute and received his Master of Fine Arts from the University of Kansas. His work has been received with high acclaim throughout the United States and was featured on … Continue reading
