George Rodrigue collection opening at Museum of New Art in Portsmouth

Portsmouth Herald
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PORTSMOUTH — The Museum of New Art announces a new exhibition of original and rarely seen artworks by acclaimed American artist George Rodrigue (1944-2013), titled "George Rodrigue: Painting for Myself."

This showcase, organized in collaboration with the Life & Legacy Foundation and Wendy Rodrigue, will run from Sept. 14 to Jan. 2 in the museum at 135 Congress St.

Wendy Rodrigue and curator Dana Holland Beickert of Museum of New Art in Portsmouth.
Wendy Rodrigue and curator Dana Holland Beickert of Museum of New Art in Portsmouth.

Curated by Dana Holland-Beickert, the collection features an assortment of paintings, sculptures, works on metal, and neon pieces, representing George Rodrigue's artistic journey.

Many of these pieces remained exclusively within the personal collection of George and Wendy Rodrigue, adorning their homes in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Carmel, California. The exhibition is made possible through the support of Avery Insurance.

Blue Dog Trio by George Rodrigue
Blue Dog Trio by George Rodrigue

Wendy Rodrigue, the widow of the esteemed artist, will be in attendance for the opening events at MONA.

She was scheduled to deliver a public lecture and lead exhibition tours for local schools, providing invaluable insights into the profound legacy of George Rodrigue.

The public opening of George Rodrigue: Painting for Myself was scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 14 at 5 p.m. at the Museum of Modern Art (MONA), followed by two exhibition tours, the first on Friday, Sept. 15 at 2 p.m. and the second on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. Both will be led by Wendy Rodrigue and are free and open to the public.

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