’Michael J. Ryan Retrospective' A Profound Tribute to an Expressionist Maestro Jehangir Art Gallery, Kalaghoda, Mumbai, December 12 – 18, 2023

New Delhi (India), December 18: With immense pride we are announcing the forthcoming exhibition of the “Michael J. Ryan Retrospective,” that delves into the illustrious life and artistic odyssey of the late Irish American Expressionist luminary, Michael J. Ryan. This retrospective, a meticulously curated tribute, promises an invaluable opportunity to delve into the chronicles of his artistic evolution and to pay homage to his enduring artistic journey from Philadelphia to Mumbai.

Michael J. Ryan, celebrated for his peerless prowess in imbuing abstract impressionism with a deep-seated understanding of life’s intricate nuances, departed from this world in 2016, at the age of 65. His invaluable contributions, manifest through his evocative paintings, and continue to enthrall a global audience of art aficionados and discerning collectors including the Museum of Modern Art   (MoMA) PS1, The Noyes Museum and The Edlin Gallery in New York.

The exhibition, under the able curation of Vanessa Ryan, takes the viewers on a chronological odyssey through the artistic development of an essentially self-taught Michael J. Ryan. It commences with a focus on his early creations in Philadelphia, which exhibited nascent seeds of his extraordinary talent, and proceeds to highlight the maturation of his distinct Expressionist style. His landscapes offer an insight into his evolving techniques and his extraordinary ability to harness color, light, and emotion within each meticulous brushstroke.