Moderne Gallery is an American art and design gallery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that focuses on art and furniture from the American studio craft movement of the 20th century. Moderne Gallery maintains a large collection of ceramics, woodwork, woodturning, glass, and metalwork.
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| Industry | Furniture |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
| Headquarters | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Products | Modern furniture |
| Website | modernegallery |
History
editThe gallery was founded in 1984 by Robert Aibel. Initially, Moderne was focused on French Art Deco work, but In 1985, the gallery pivoted to focusing on artwork and furniture from the Studio craft movement after selling a dining table and chair set created by George Nakashima. Shortly thereafter Moderne became the first gallery to start promoting Nakashima's work.[1] Moderne Gallery is considered an instrumental organization in making George Nakashima a more recognizable artist of 20th century modern design.[2]
Along with other art studios and local collectors, Moderne Gallery launched a pop-up exhibition and design showroom. The exhibit was held in 2016 around the New Kensington arts district.[3]
In 2022, Moderne Gallery was listed as one of the best furniture stores in Philadelphia by The Philadelphia Inquirer.[4]
Location
editModerne Gallery had its studio in Old City, Philadelphia from 1984 to 2018. In 2019, Moderne Gallery moved to a 4,500 square foot gallery in Port Richmond, Philadelphia.[5]
Artists
editModerne Gallery is considered a leading Nakashima dealer and has organized several exhibits for the artist.[6] Moderne also showcases art and woodwork by Nakashima's daughter, Mira Nakashima.[7]
Other artists Moderne Gallery promotes:
- Eric Allen
- John Eric Byers
- John Cage
- Miriam Carpenter
- Arthur Espenet Carpenter
- Wendell Castle
- John Cederquist
- John Conver Lutz
- Zein Daouk
- Fabien Dubrunfaut
- Karima Duchamp[8]
- David Ebner[9]
- Wharton Esherick
- David Gilhooly[10]
- Estelle Halper
- Dan Jackson
- Riyoo Kim
- Sam Maloof
- Emil Milan
- Jere Osgood
- Caprice Pierucci
- James Prestini
- Don Reitz
- Bob Stocksdale
- Toshiko Takaezu
- Tanaka Tomomi
- Ryo Toyonaga[11]
References
edit- ^ Martin, Peter (March 21, 2023). "How Moderne Gallery led the revival of the Studio Craft Movement". Effect Magazine.
- ^ "Moderne Gallery on Building Global Recognition for George Nakashima by Benjamin Genocchio". InCollect.
- ^ "Pop-Up Design Showroom Is Open Through March 25". Antiques And The Arts Weekly -. 19 February 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ Bellini, Anna (July 19, 2022). "The best vintage furniture stores in Philadelphia". Philadelphia Inquirer.
- ^ "A Go-To Source for Nakashima and More Gets a Major Upgrade". Architectural Digest. August 8, 2019.
- ^ "George Nakashima: Rare And Unique Works Exhibition At Moderne Gallery by Chris Hopkins". InCollect.
- ^ "Mira Nakashima". Rarify.
- ^ "Karima Duchamp". Northern Clay Center. August 3, 2023.
- ^ Morris, Tom (December 4, 2017). "How a Quaker sect shaped homes around the world". CNN.
- ^ "Moderne Gallery opens 'Important Studio Ceramics: 1932–2022'". artdaily.com.
- ^ "Of Mud and Magic — The Allure of Contemporary Studio Ceramics Part 1 by Benjamin Genocchio". InCollect.