AT THE LAS CRUCES MUSEUM OF ART
The Las Cruces Museum of Art hosted the show Engaging Masters: Parody Art from the Collection of David Lyman and Christopher Alexander from February-May 2025
This eclectic, thought-provoking and exciting show presented more than 80 works of art by 34 established contemporary artists who reference and appropriate iconic imagery from art history, popular culture and more in their work, including more than 20 paintings and works on paper by Philip Gladstone
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From the Las Cruces Museum website:
At times humorous, other times contemplative, this engaging exhibit features over thirty contemporary artists who reinterpret the artwork or artistic styles of a wide range of master artists including Johannes Vermeer, Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, and Keith Haring. Through paintings, prints and sculptures the artists convey their own unique expressions of well-known artworks. The exhibit offers viewers an informal introduction into the world of art history by presenting approachable art based on the classics.
David Lyman is a retired physician, avid gardener and life-long collector of art. Chris Alexander is a psychologist, watercolorist, art collector and lover of all things New Mexico. They enjoy living and hiking in sunny Las Cruces with their dog Carlos. In recent years, they have collected many pieces of art from contemporary artists who delve into the rich history of art to create often humorous and always thought-provoking takes on famous works.