American Realism Today: Robert Lobe & Neil Jenney in Conversation with Tom Loughman
American Realism Today:
Robert Lobe & Neil Jenney in conversation with Tom Loughman
Thursday, September 26th, 5:30 PM
Venus Over Manhattan
55 Great Jones Street
New York, NY 10012
Join us for an engaging discussion with artists Robert Lobe and Neil Jenney, alongside Director of the Morris Museum Tom Loughman. This panel will explore the careers and artistic philosophies of Lobe and Jenney, emphasizing their significant contributions to the American Realism movement over the past 50 years.
Robert Lobe and Neil Jenney first met in New York in 1967, and their pioneering work has since left a profound impact on the art world. Lobe is acclaimed for his innovative sculptures that blend natural elements with advanced aluminum techniques, probing the complex relationship between nature, culture, and technology. Jenney is celebrated for his influential Bad Paintings series, which uses realism to critique consumerist trends in the art world, capturing nature’s essence with a unique mix of realism and expressive brushwork.
This panel discussion will offer a rare chance to gain insights into how Lobe and Jenney’s individual and collaborative journeys have pushed the boundaries of realism while honoring their distinctive artistic visions.
American Realism Today: Robert Lobe & Neil Jenney will be on view from September 18 through November 9, 2024, at 55 Great Jones Street.
