VA -- Richmond -- Virginia Museum of History and Culture (VMHC) -- Exhibit: Visionary Virginians: The Folk Art Collection of William and Ann Oppenhimer:
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From May 14, 2022
This display celebrates the vision of William and Ann Oppenhimer with a selection of Virginia folk art from their remarkable collection.
Number of artifacts: 25
About the Exhibition: Visionary Virginians features paintings, sculpture, ceramics, and other works of folk art created in the late 20th and 21st century. Folk art encompasses a wide array of artistic practices, but it is often made by artists who are self-taught and operate outside of the mainstream art world. It is sometimes called “visionary art” because the artist follows a highly personalized inner vision and expressive vocabulary. This eclectic display of objects—all made by Virginia artists—showcases a vibrant and diverse creative culture across the Commonwealth.
About the Oppenhimers: The Richmond couple of William and Ann Oppenhimer has been avidly collecting contemporary folk art from across the region and the world since the early 1980s. They have also been visionary leaders in the field, establishing the Folk Art Society of America (FASA) in 1987. This national organization promotes the study, exhibition, and preservation of folk art. The VMHC holds FASA’s archives and will be the future home of a significant portion of the Oppenhimers’ art collection.
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The Folk Art Collection of William and Ann Oppenhimer
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