Famous Grandma Moses is at the SAAM (NOT the Renwick)
Overview
Experience warmth, hope, and connection through Grandma Moses's folk art—perfect for you if you're curious, craving uplifting, approachable culture.
Details
NOTE: This exhibition is at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, NOT the Renwick, as previously listed.
MEET AT: Outside the G Street entrance to the Smithsonian American Art Museum Gallery. Look for Molly with the rainbow LAL sign.
COST: Free!
Grandma Moses might be the most famous folk artist in U.S. history -- and her work is sure to warm our hearts at the end of what can only be described as a really, really tough year. Grandma Moses: A Good Day’s Work sheds new light on a beloved body of work by Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses (1860 – 1961). Grandma Moses used creativity, hope, and togetherness as tools for shaping a life that she metaphorically likened to “a good day’s work.” Moses melded direct observation of nature and personal memories in her works, resulting in idiosyncratic, yet compelling, stories of America. The artist’s fame made her a polarizing figure — beloved by the popular press and American public but belittled by the art world and critical press. This exhibition introduces the artist to new generations and examines her legacy in the context of America today.
After the art, we'll hang out in the atrium of the museum and chat.