Mort Künstler at LIM

Mort Künstler, internationally-acclaimed artist, illustrator, and native Long Islander will speak about his artistic process when creating the meticulously researched paintings of the American Civil War, historical subjects, and illustrations. Following his presentation, Mort will lead an informative, engaging tour of the exhibition Mort Künstler: The Art of Adventure.

The Brush is My Pen:  Art that Tells Stories

February 26 through July 30, 2016

The Brush is My Pen explores American art in the narrative tradition, from the 1820s through today.  From the classically-influenced historical and genre paintings of 19^thcentury artists to powerful contemporary narrative work, artists have long created richly evocative stories.  In this exhibition’s 18 paintings, prints, and photographs, chosen primarily from the Long Island Museum’s permanent collection, artists have explored every aspect of the human condition, just as writers of literary and stage productions.  The exhibition explores narrative art through four separate themes – work, satire, drama, and hope – and includes a range of work from artists of every era.  William Sidney Mount’s Loss and Gain, 1847, a satirical work in support of the American temperance movement, is a typically striking example of the artist’s multi-layered storytelling.  Edward Lamson Henry’s Home Again, 1908, a nostalgically-tinged work expressing longing for an America that was rapidly fading, tells the tale of a family reunion.  And Margery Caggiano’s Michael as Don Manuel Osorio de Zuñiga, 1978, is both an expression of love for the artist’s Spiderman-t-shirt-wearing grandson and a sly reference to the famous Francisco de Goya painting of a similar title.  Whether exploring an aspect of history or simply appealing to the viewer’s sense of humor, all of these works prove the old adage that a “picture is worth a thousand words.”

Colors of Long Island

February 26 through May 1, 2016

This annual student art exhibition affords an opportunity for students in grades Kindergarten through 12 to show their artwork in a museum setting.  Hundreds of proud parents and teachers flock to the museum every year to admire the work of these talented Long Island students, many of whom go on to study art in college.  Please join us in celebrating these young artists this spring.