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TRANSCENDS MANY OF THE BOUNDARIES
THAT EXIST IN THE ‘ART WORLD’
new Exhibition
ACCIDENTAL COLLECTOR TELLS ALL
For a long time friends have been urging me to write something about my art collection. (Do I have a ‘collection?’ I never consciously set out to create one.) But I finally had to admit that after more than 30 years of acquiring art that simply appealed to me, I’ve definitely accumulated more than a ‘normal’ person. Some were unplanned by-products of vacations, others found in galleries, and some bought after discovering an artist on the Internet. Selecting just 20 pieces for this exhibition from a considerably larger number was no easy task. My goal was to offer a diversity of cultures, mediums, subjects, and most importantly, stories—mine and those of the artists I’ve collected. I hope I’ve succeeded in conveying its multi-cultural flavor and the joy it gives me every day.
–Walter L. Meyer, AWB Founder
OUR MANIFESTO
We believe ‘art is art.’
Artistic boundaries that distinguish among fine art, folk art, craft, or outsider art are irrelevant.
Our artists transcend boundaries.
They represent diverse nationalities, races, religions, ethnicities, ages, gender identities, and sexual orientations. Some are self-taught, others academically trained.
We break curatorial boundaries.
Our approach diverges 180˚ from that of most art galleries.
Artist Statements are more personal.
They resemble what the artist might say in an interview, rather than an academic treatise.
We don’t believe ‘art should only speak for itself.’
Artist’s comments accompany every artwork—addressing its message, inspiration, symbolism or technique. We hope this enhances appreciation, and answers questions you might have about the piece.
We believe these insights break down boundaries.
Between you and the artist. The artist and the work. And you and the work.
Curator’s Notes offer additional context or historical/cultural background.
We recognize the diverse backgrounds of our global audience.
AWB is not a commercial enterprise for its Founders.
AWB’s founders conceived of this as a cultural/educational platform, not just an art gallery. Exhibited artwork is often not for sale. When work does sell, no commission is collected.