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Tag: Robert Henri

#SouthOfUnionSquare, the Birthplace of American Modernism: Minna Citron

“South of Union Square, the Birthplace of American Modernism” is a series that explores how the built environment south of Union Square shaped some of the most influential American artists of the 20th century.  At the beginning of the 20th century, American art was still struggling to be seen as legitimate among western artists. The […]

The Ashcan School and the Beginnings of the Whitney

The streetscapes and street life of New York City are some of the most robust sensorial experiences. From towering skyscrapers to bright flashing lights to pungent (sometimes fragrant) smells and blaring sounds, the city runs on energy. It has been said that if the United States were a car, New York City would be its […]