Stockbridge, MA, April 3, 2014—Norman Rockwell Museum will present “Murray Tinkelman: The Inspired Line,” a talk with artist Murray Tinkelman on Saturday, April 5, starting at 2 p.m. The award-winning illustrator, whose work is currently on exhibit at the Museum, will reflect on his six decade career as an artist, educator, and renowned illustration historian. Admission to the art talk is free with general Museum admission.
Baseball, Rodeos, and Automobiles: The Art of Murray Tinkelman
On view through June 15, 2014
“Baseball, Rodeos, and Automobiles” celebrates over 60 years of artistic creation by Murray Tinkelman, one of the nation’s most prominent illustrators, educators, and illustration historians. The exhibition explores the artist’s interests, imagination and evolving technique, including elaborate pen-and-ink drawings that have become his trademark.
The subject matter of Mr. Tinkelman’s art is drawn from his personal observations, interests, and experiences. A native of Brooklyn, New York, Tinkelman grew to love the city’s rich baseball history, and his art looks back on the golden age of favorite teams like the Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Yankees, and the Mets. A series of cropped portraits of automotive classics from the 1950s are symbols of a bygone era, and of a particularly significant time in the artist’s life and career.
Rodeo became the subject of an extensive series of artworks that portray the spirit, intensity, and drama of the experience. Native American culture is also represented in a series of drawings that capture participants, in action and at rest, at the crossroads between two worlds. Also of note are Tinkelman’s portrayals of Coney Island, a beloved destination for many families; and classic monster movies.
About Norman Rockwell Museum’s “Distinguished Illustrator Series”
The Norman Rockwell Museum Distinguished Illustrator Series honors the unique contributions of outstanding visual communicators today. Presented by the Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies, the nation’s first research institute devoted to the art of illustration, the Distinguished Illustrator Series reflects the impact and evolution of Norman Rockwell’s beloved profession, exploring a diverse and ever-changing field.
About Norman Rockwell Museum
Norman Rockwell Museum is the preeminent museum of American illustration art. Dedicated to art education and art appreciation inspired by the enduring legacy of Norman Rockwell, the Museum stewards the world’s largest and most significant collection of Rockwell art, and presents the works of contemporary and past masters of illustration. The Museum’s holdings include Rockwell’s last studio, moved from its original location to the Museum grounds, and the Norman Rockwell Archives, a 200,000-object collection undergoing digital preservation through ProjectNORMAN, “A Save America’s Treasures Project.” The Museum is also home to the Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies, the nation’s first research institute devoted to the art of illustration. In 2008, Norman Rockwell Museum became the first-ever museum recipient of the National Humanities Medal, America’s highest honor in the field.
Norman Rockwell Museum is located on 36 park-like acres in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, Rockwell’s hometown for the last 25 years of his life. The Museum is open year-round; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. From May through October, hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; from November through April, hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Rockwell’s studio is open May through October, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Museum admission is $16, $14.50 for seniors, $10 for students, $5 for kids and teens 6 to 18, and free for Museum members and children 5 and under. Visit the Museum online at www.nrm.org.
Image credit: Murray Tinkelman, “Self-Portrait,” 1976. Ink on paper. ©Murray Tinkelman. All rights reserved.