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A History of Art on LI: “Locally Sourced” at Heckscher Museum

Newsday
By Deidre S. Greben

December 6, 2019

Hans Namuth’s iconic shots of Jackson Pollock at work in his Springs studio gave the world a critical behind-the-scenes glimpse of the Abstract Expressionist’s seminal drip painting technique. Now another…

“Adopt” a Work of Art Today!

December 2019

One of the principal responsibilities of a museum is the care and preservation of its permanent collection. Even in the best of circumstances, objects age. Exposure to light and atmospheric…

Docent Spotlight: Elliot Shulman

Elliot Shulman, Oceanside, NY is “a computer guy,” and one of the Museum’s newest Docents. Recently retired, he actively searched for volunteer opportunities on Long Island, and found The Heckscher…

COLLECTION SPOTLIGHT: George Grosz and “Eclipse of the Sun”

October 2019

George Grosz’s Eclipse of the Sun is among the most significant paintings in a public collection on Long Island and one of the masterpieces of 20th-century art. The Heckscher Museum…

Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists

MUSEUM PRESS RELEASE
October 1, 2019

On View November 23, 2019 to March 15, 2020, Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists tells the compelling story of art on Long Island through The Heckscher Museum’s Permanent Collection. Long…

An Artist You Can’t Refuse: Mort Künstler

Newsday
September 6, 2019

Making a slight adjustment to his jawline — by stuffing cotton wool in his cheeks — Marlon Brando snagged the lead in “The Godfather,” and arguably gave his greatest performance.…

Famous Oyster Bay painter Mort Künstler puts works on display in Huntington

News12 Long Island
August 29, 2019

One of America’s most accomplished painters hails from Oyster Bay and is putting some of his career’s works on display. Danger, adventure and mystery are just a few words to…

DRAW OUT! Free Community Arts Festival 2019

MUSEUM PRESS RELEASE
August 2019

Get ready to DRAW OUT! The Heckscher Museum of Art invites all ages to the Museum and outside in beautiful Heckscher Park during this lively, free community event. Now in…

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Endless Summer? Well how about endless art?

The New York Times
July 20, 2019

Find a cool reprieve, and lots of stimulation, at these 10 exhibitions in New York City. The Fine arts season may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean the art-going…

A Brush with HerStory: Paintings by Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso

MUSEUM PRESS RELEASE
June 2019

Inspiring stories of historical women are at the center of A Brush with HerStory: Paintings by Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso at The Heckscher Museum of Art. A contemporary painter with extensive…