Burgess Modern and Contemporary is proud to showcase work by Tom Wesselmann. The American artist was one of the leading American Pop artists of the 1960s. Departing from Abstract Expressionism, he explored classical representations of the nude, still life, and landscape, while incorporating everyday objects and advertising ephemera. Women were a constant source of inspiration for Wesselmann. Some of his most famous series channel the brazen energy of American advertising and

Today we celebrate National Drawing Day! Drawing is a form of visual art that allows expression on a variety of mediums. In honor of the holiday, we are showcasing work by self-taught, contemporary artist Purvis Young. Young's work often blends drawing with collaged elements utilizing everyday discarded objects. His work is inspired by documentaries, American history and spiritual folklore with a strong visual emphasis on figures, animals, urban landscapes and incarceration t

Discover authentic works by American Neo-Expressionist painter and sculptor, Eric Fischl at Burgess Modern and Contemporary. Fischl is best known for his figurative paintings and ambiguous, imaginative imagery. Inspired by his own middle-class upbringing on Long Island, Fischl captures both the mundane and the taboo; in bright, gestural strokes. His wonderfully, vibrant beach-going scenes are reminiscent of warmer days and remind viewers that the intrigue of summer is just ar