Norman Rockwell's America...In England Opens to Critical Acclaim! Exhibition Organizers
National Museum of American Illustration · American Illustrators Gallery, NYC
(l-r) NMAI Founders Laurence & Judy Cutler, Dulwich Museum Director Ian Dejardin & Chairman James Lupton
 | | The Bid. Norman Rockwell, 1948 |
It has been a few weeks since the debut of the NMAI and AIG-organized traveling exhibition Norman Rockwell's America...In England
at London's Dulwich Picture Gallery (oldest art museum in the UK), and
the response from the British public and art press has been
overwhelmingly positive. While taking place during London's most intense
bout of snowy weather in years, the exhibition drew record-setting
attendance at its December 15th premiere. High attendance figures have
continued since the debut, with Dulwich staff reporting not only "people
queuing to get in" to the exhibition, but also "queuing to get into the
[gift] shop!"
The exhibition premiere was scheduled
as part of Dulwich's 200th Anniversary celebration (1811 - 2011). It is
the first exhibition of Rockwell's work in the UK. For an American
artist to be exhibited alongside Dulwich's world-renowned Old Masters
collection including Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Canaletto and other
notables is a great honor and an historic milestone. It is emblematic of the global recognition of American illustration and its cultural and artistic merits. | | NMAI Founders Judy & Laurence Cutler address the audience at exhibtion debut |
 | | Norman Rockwell in his studio, 1950 |
The exhibition was listed by BBC History Magazine as one of the "Ten things to do in December", and has received many glowing reviews. It was placed on the Sunday Times
Critical List of cultural events as this year's "must see", alongside
other exhibitions on Gauguin, Thomas Lawrence, and Vermeer. The Telegraph described Rockwell's Post cover illustrations when viewed collectively as " a monumental installation about America's changing view of itself over the course of the 20th century."The Arts Desk described the exhibition thusly: "...a supremely accomplished draughtsman... unfailingly technically impressive and a master at conveying expression." | | Attendees at Norman Rockwell's America...In England debut, Dec. 15, 2010 |
Norman Rockwell's America...In England includes 40 original Rockwell paintings, as well as all of his 323 vintage Saturday Evening Post
covers. The exhibition remains on display at Dulwich until March 27,
and returns to the NMAI on Memorial Day weekend for viewing by American
audiences during Summer 2011. A softcover edition of the same title accompanies the exhibition. This, along with another softcover edition - Norman Rockwell and his Mentor: J.C. Leyendecker - are on sale in the NMAI museum shop. Call or visit the NMAI to purchase your copies!
Softcover Editions Available
Norman Rockwell's America
...In England *Spans Rockwell's sixty year career! *Over 200 pages *Hundreds of full-color illustrations, including all 323 Saturday Evening Post covers illustrated by Rockwell! *Normally $35 Special $30!_____________________________________Norman Rockwell & his
Mentor: J.C. Leyendecker *Delves into Leyendecker's Astounding Influence on Rockwell *Shows masterworks by the Saturday Evening Post's two most popular cover artists *114 pages *Includes a comparative timeline of the two artists' lives *Normally $30 Special $25!______________________________________
Or Purchase Both
at Special New Year's Discount
Combined Price $48!
(retail value of $65)
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These and many other illustration-themed books and
gifts are available in the NMAI Museshop, and may be purchased in
person, or over the phone. To purchase by phone, or to make reservations for an NMAI visit, call: 401.851.8949 ext. 18. _______________________________________
Read UK Exhibition Reviews click links below
1. Artdaily.org First Ever Exhibition of Norman Rockwell's Original Works on View at the Dulwich Picture Gallery
December 15, 2010
2. The Art Desk Norman Rockwell's America, Dulwich Picture Gallery December 16, 2010
3. BBC History Magazine Ten Things to do in...December December 2010
4. Culture 24 The Illustrations of Norman Rockwell's 20th Century America at Dulwich Picture Gallery December 24, 2010
5. Culture 24 Norman Rockwell's Vision of America at Dulwich Picture Gallery December 13, 2010
6. The Epoch Times Time Flies In Our Face December 15-21, 2010
7. House & Garden American Dreaweaver January 1, 2011
8. ILLUSTRATION American Eye Winter 2010
9. Mercury Legendary US Artist's Debut UK Show December 15, 2009
10. Prospect Prospect Recommends December 1, 2010
11. South London Press Rock(well) of all ages December 10, 2010
12. The Telegraph Norman Rockwell: Lost America Captured in Kitsch December 7, 2010
13. The Times Illustrating Examples January 5, 2011Â
14. The Sunday Times The Critical List December 19, 2010
15. The Wall Street Journal At a Norman Rockwell Sale, It's Still Cool to Be Square December 4, 2010
16. Diplomat Rockwell Listing December 1, 2010
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Listen To and Watch Media Reviews 1. BBC Radio Interview 12/27/10
2. London Telegraph
Tour of Exhibition with DPG Director Dejardin Below: Gallery Road Entrance Banner, DPG Director Ian Dejardin with Visitors, Father & Daughter examining Post covers, Couple viewing Russian Schoolroom, DPG's Dejardin Opining, DPG Museum Shop Display, View of Gallery 8 w/Post covers, View of Gallery 9 w/Rockwell Masterworks, Opposite Wall in Gallery 9 w/Post covers.
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National Museum of American Illustration
492 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
T: 401-851-8949 ext. 18. F: 401-851-8974
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The
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