The Great Clivette Kirkus Book Review - Michael David MacBride THE GREAT CLIVETTE RENAISSANCE MAN, ARTIST, MAGICIAN, ACROBAT, SHADOWGRAPHIST, MINDREADER, AND SO MUCH MORE by Michael David MacBride ‧ RELEASE DATE: June 8, 2023 An absorbing story with a risky, genre-defying approach. The life of a real-life forgotten entertainer and artist is recovered in MacBride’s biographical novel. Merton Clive Cook (1868-1931), known in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as The Great

When I first encountered the work of Merton Clivette, I was immediately struck by the raw energy and unfiltered emotion that seemed to leap from each canvas. His art is not merely a visual experience; it is a visceral encounter with the soul of American Expressionism. The brushstrokes, wild yet deliberate, the colors, vibrant yet haunting, all converge to create a symphony of artistic rebellion and profound insight. This post is a deep dive into the artistic vision of Clivett

Stepping into the world of art has always been a sensory feast - the texture of brushstrokes, the play of light and shadow, the whispered stories behind each canvas. But what happens when the gallery walls dissolve into pixels and the art world migrates online? Suddenly, the experience transforms into a digital dance, a new realm where engagement is both a challenge and an opportunity. As someone deeply fascinated by the evolution of art presentation, I find myself drawn into

In the summer of 1927, something remarkable happened on the rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris. At Galerie Bernheim-Jeune—the legendary gallery that had championed Cézanne, Van Gogh, Matisse, and the Fauves—a solo exhibition opened featuring the work of an American painter few in Europe had heard of: Merton Clivette. The exhibition represented a stunning validation for an artist whose path to recognition had been anything but conventional. From New York Sensation to Paris

In the 1920s, New York was a hub of artistic innovation. While many artists from that era have become household names, Merton Clivette remains largely overlooked. Yet, his work played a crucial role in shaping American Expressionism. Clivette’s bold gestural techniques and unique background set him apart from his peers and influenced the direction of modern American art. This post explores his journey, artistic innovations, and lasting impact. Merton Clivette's expressive bru

The New York Evening World, September 17, 1919 by W. G. Bowdoin “His present exhibition at the Art Mecca consists of a gathering of...