| Background to Bermuda's Art Scene |
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Thomas Driver,
St. George Harbour, Oil on Canvas
Date 1821
16.75 x 23.5’ |
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Between 1885 and 1900, artists began to discover Bermuda's inspiring scenery, using the islands' vibrant hues in their color palette. Winslow Homer arrived in 1899 to paint the local scenery using watercolors to capture the islands' luminous beauty.
Following his Buffalo Exhibition of 1901, which included his Bermuda inspired work, many other artists began to travel to Bermuda, laying the foundation for the diverse art community that exists today.
Many other influential artists made the island of Bermuda their motif also. These include Alfred Stieglitz (who never set foot on Bermuda) and his wife Georgia O'Keeffe. Stieglitz's influence had much impact on Bermuda. As a direct result of his efforts, many other painters and renowned photographers found their way to Bermuda. many of these artists and their paintings are exhibited at Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art at the Botanical Gardens.
Today there seems to be a revival of the visual arts in Bermuda, not only among artists who visit the islands, but also among those who make it their home. Bermuda’s emerging arts scene is highlighted every two years by the Bermuda National Gallery’s Bacardi Limited Biennial. This is considered to be the most significant exhibition in the calendar for Bermuda artists. Artists must be Bermudian or resident in Bermuda to be eligible for the show. Bermuda houses many talented artists, many of whom can be visited at their studio/galleries island-wide.
If you have any questions please email our Online Concierge and go to our map to find the gallery locations. Check our Events Calendar for exhibitions and shows.
  
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| Bermuda National Gallery Winter Exhibitions 2009 |
February 1- August 2009
Changing Gears: the Art of the Bermuda Motorcycle
Inspired by the exhibition, “ The Art of the Motorcycle” held at the Guggenheim Museum (NYC) in 1998, (which broke attendance records), this exhibition will celebrate an art form that is, interestingly, also a rite of passage in Bermuda.
African Art in Motion
This exhibition will explore the layers of meaning, the ceremonial, motion, and emotion-oriented qualities, intrinsic to the artifacts on display.
Contemporary Conversations: Kevin Morris
This solo exhibition is the first in a series of contemporary exhibitions. Contemporary Conversations is a new concept to the Bermuda National Gallery, which highlights work by living artists in the gallery’s permanent collection. It allows for exceptional artists, in mid-career, to showcase their talents and trigger conversation about the layers of meaning in contemporary art. It is anticipated that this exhibition will inspire younger, emerging artists with fresh and challenging artwork.
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| Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art ~ "We Are Sailing" exhibit |
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“We Are Sailing”, June 20th – December 31st, 2009
Monday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm, Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art in the Botanical Gardens, Paget.
Organized on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of Bermuda’s settlement, We Are Sailing features approximately 45 works, ranging in date from 1793 to the present. This is a special exhibition exploring Bermuda’s bond with the sea and the wide-ranging effects of the island’s unique seascape, topography, and light on the many artists who experienced them. The exhibition includes works by a diversity of artists, including Albert Gleizes, Marsden Hartley, Winslow Homer, and Malcolm Morley. The exhibition coincides with the mid-June arrival of the fleet of tall ships participating in the Atlantic Challenge 2009, a race, last held in 2000, that circumnavigates the Atlantic Ocean.
Admission: Members and children under 12 FREE, non members $5
Enquiries: tel 236-2950, email mworks2@logic.bm, or website.
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