Group show
Wayne Thiebaud Influencer: A New Generation
3 Jun 2021 — 12 Nov 2021 at Manetti Shrem Museum of Art
· Davis
Wayne Thiebaud Influencer: A New Generation examines the profound and enduring impact of Wayne Thiebaud's distinctive artistic vision on contemporary practice. Thiebaud, celebrated for his luminous depictions of everyday subjects—from cakes and pastries to landscapes and urban scenes—has shaped the work of numerous artists who have engaged with his bold use of color, dynamic composition, and keen observation of the material world.
This exhibition brings together works by Thiebaud alongside pieces by contemporary artists who have drawn inspiration from his approach. Visitors will discover how his techniques and sensibilities continue to resonate across painting, printmaking, and other media, demonstrating the vitality and relevance of his artistic legacy.
This exhibition brings together works by Thiebaud alongside pieces by contemporary artists who have drawn inspiration from his approach. Visitors will discover how his techniques and sensibilities continue to resonate across painting, printmaking, and other media, demonstrating the vitality and relevance of his artistic legacy.
About the artist
Wayne Thiebaud
1920–2021 · pop art
Wayne Thiebaud was an American painter known for his colorful works depicting commonplace objects—pies, cakes, lipsticks, paint cans, ice cream cones, pastries, and hot dogs—as well as for his landscapes and figure paintings. Thiebaud is regarded as one of the United States' most beloved and…
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Manetti Shrem Museum of Art
· Davis
The Manetti Shrem Museum of Art is a fine arts museum located at the University of California, Davis in Davis, California. Its full name is the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art.