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Master of the Two Left Feet: Morris Hirshfield Rediscovered

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Book Synopsis: An account of the life and work of a once-famous self-taught American artist of the 1940s, and a study of how artists go missing from public memory.The exhibition “Morris Hirshfield Rediscovered” at the American Folk Art Museum in New York City, curated by the author and developed as an extension of the book, is on view from September 22, 2022 to January 27, 2023.A garment worker and slipper manufacturer with no training in art, Morris Hirshfield was never expected to make history. Against all odds, his wildly stylized paintings of female figures, often nude, animals, and landscapes became internationally known in the 1940s. Admired by Pablo Picasso, Piet Mondrian, and the French surrealists, his peak moment of visibility occurred in 1943, when the Museum of Modern Art mounted a one-man show of his work. The exhibition was widely reviewed—though mostly reviled—by the press, who jeeringly crowned Hirshfield “Master of the Two Left Feet” for his tendency to display the female body in that unorthodox fashion.After the artist’s death in 1946, his work was largely forgotten, but in Master of the Two Left Feet, art historian Richard Meyer rediscovers Hirshfield for twenty-first-century audiences, offering full-color reproductions that capture the vibrant imagination and sheer visual pleasure of Hirshfield’s paintings. The book also features a catalog of works compiled by curator Susan Davidson which provides the most comprehensive documentation of the artist’s work ever assembled.Ten years in the making, Master of the Two Left Feet presents Hirshfield’s unlikely career as a painter not only as a missing episode in the history of twentieth-century art but as a case study of the ways in which artists go missing from historical knowledge and public memory. By looking closely at Hirshfield and his milieu in 1940s Brooklyn, Meyer demonstrates how much we have yet to learn, and to see, of the visual past.

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Experience the captivating journey of artistic rediscovery with "Master of the Two Left Feet: Morris Hirshfield Rediscovered". This remarkable book shines a spotlight on the extraordinary life and work of Morris Hirshfield, an American artist who defied all expectations. Despite having no formal training in art, Hirshfield's stylized paintings of female figures, animals, and landscapes earned him international recognition in the 1940s. Even revered by acclaimed artists like Pablo Picasso and Piet Mondrian, Hirshfield's talent couldn't be ignored.

Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in Hirshfield's world through full-color reproductions of his vibrant and imaginative paintings. In "Master of the Two Left Feet", acclaimed art historian Richard Meyer meticulously unveils the artist's forgotten legacy, bringing his mesmerizing artwork back into the public eye. This book is truly a remarkable journey of rediscovery, shedding light on a missing chapter in the history of twentieth-century art.

For the first time, curator Susan Davidson has meticulously compiled a catalog of Hirshfield's works, ensuring that this publication serves as the definitive documentation of his artistic brilliance. The comprehensive collection presented within these pages allows you to truly appreciate the depth and breadth of Hirshfield's talent.

Join us in celebrating the reemergence of Morris Hirshfield's art by visiting the "Morris Hirshfield Rediscovered" exhibition at the American Folk Art Museum in New York City. Delve into the world of a self-taught master who defied the odds and left an indelible mark on the art world. This extraordinary exhibition, curated by the author Richard Meyer, is a must-see event for art enthusiasts and history buffs alike. From September 22, 2022, to January 27, 2023, you have the chance to witness the vibrancy and visual pleasure of Hirshfield's work firsthand.

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