The Magic Realism of John Wilde presents a select group of drawings and paintings spanning the early 1940s through the end of Wilde’s life in 2006. The exhibition offers an intimate look at works that define Wilde’s vision, technical mastery, and enduring relevance.

One of the most distinctive voices associated with American Surrealism,  John Wilde (1919-2006) was a master draftsman and a deeply imaginative painter whose work continues to feel strikingly current.   His work is represented in the collections of the Whitney Museum of American Art, Museum of Modern Art, Crystal Bridges Museum of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, Milwaukee Art Museum, Museum of Wisconsin Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum, among many others.

You can view the work of John Wilde Here.

The Magic Realism of John Wilde runs concurrently with the Milwaukee Art Museum's exhibition, Gertrude and Friends: The Wisconsin Magic Realists.

True to Life: Contemporary Realism showcases the work of realist painters who use precision and clarity to celebrate the beauty of everyday subjects and scenes. Through careful observation, each work transforms the familiar into thoughtful imagery and showcases the refined skill and technique of each artist. 

Featured Artists: Craig Blietz, Mark Forth, Ben Gosnell, Doug Hatch, Kathy Hofmann, Cathy Martin, Bethann Moran-Handzlik, William Nichols, Jeffrey Ripple, Mary Alice Wimmer, and James Winn

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