Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden
"Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden" showcases approximately fifty sculptures by Birmingham-born artist John Rhoden (1916–2001), highlighting his mastery of bronze, wood, and stone. Rhoden's work reflects his extensive world travels and a unique sculptural sensibility ahead of its time. Birmingham Museum of Art, 2000 Reverend
Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35203. Runs through April 20, 2025.
Birmingham Museum of Art at 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35203. Runs through April 20, 2025.
Exhibition Description
"The Birmingham Museum of Art proudly presented Rhoden’s first solo museum exhibition in 1985, and is excited to welcome back this important artist with a retrospective show. A group of works featured in the exhibition will also remain in the permanent collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, the first sculptures by Rhoden to join the museum’s collection. This gift from the Rhoden Estate will ensure that Rhoden’s legacy remains celebrated in his hometown art museum in perpetuity. "Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden" is the first comprehensive retrospective of John Rhoden’s work, and was organized by the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts." -BMA
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