“I paint to try to reveal the struggle, tragedy and joy of life.”
— Neel quoted in the New York Times (1976)
Alice Neel: People Come First is the first museum retrospective in New York of American artist Alice Neel (1900–1984) in twenty years.” “…The exhibition consists of “approximately one hundred paintings, drawings, and watercolors “.
“There’s never been one New York. Alice Neel’s portraits and street scapes show us her version: a vibrant city made up of ugliness, struggle, and brutality, but also strength, resilience, and beauty—the constant hustle. Every corner has a story.
At The Met Fifth Avenue
Until August 1, 2021
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