Synopses & Reviews
Renowned for the emotional power of his figurative drawings, William Beckman is one of America's leading realist artists. This is the first major retrospective of his drawings, featuring works from both private and public collections, including the artist's own, as well as a fascinating interview with the artist, and an essay by poet and critic Carter Ratcliff.
Review
"To contemplate these works seems like flipping through pages of the artist's visual diary, as he reveals himself in moments of vulnerable authenticity"andmdash;Jeffrey Carlson,
Fine Art TodaySynopsis
A major retrospective which celebrates leading realist William Beckman's extraordinary figurative drawings over the last five decades.
About the Author
Charles T Butler: Charles T. Butler is the director of the Columbus Museum of Art, Georgia.
Kristen Miller Zohn is the curator of Collections and Exhibitions, the Columbus Museum
Carter Ratcliff is an art critic, writer and poet. His books on art include Pop américains (2013) and Andy Warhol: Portraits (2007). He has contributed to numerous magazines including Art in America and Parkett.