Rythms of Modern Life: British Prints 1914-1939, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

What: Rythms of Modern Life: British Prints 1914-1939
Where: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
When: 2008

The pictures are from the book I have from the collection. The first two print is by Sybil Andrews "the Gale," 1930 and  "Racing," 1934. The last one is "The Escalator" by Cyril Power, 1929.  

According to the book, the central artists who were featured in the exhibition were members of Grosvenor School of Modern Art. The group was established by artists who were "shared fascination with speed and sought to capture the essence of modern life." I see.

I do not know very much about the group, but I really liked the works (so much that I have the book!) I see some influence from Japanese printing (which was mentioned in the book as well) The school was contemporary to Art Deco, which I can see the connection as well.  This art form looks like a perfect representation  tie of the modern life to the art-- Power of machines, fast moving world, crowds in a big cities. So many things are still here in NY, but the optimistic beliefs for modern life in these pictures is long gone.



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