This February, 1515 Lincoln Gallery presents Found Treasures: Visionaries and Hidden Gems, an exhibition showcasing artwork from the gallery's Found Art Collection. The exhibition includes pieces by renowned visionaries such as Joan Miró, Pablo Picasso, William Hogarth, and others, alongside works by lesser-known artists from the gallery collection.
The Found Art Collection at 1515 Lincoln Gallery comprises over 300 works, alongside hundreds of pieces by more than 50 contemporary artists represented by the gallery, both locally and internationally. When the opportunity arose to collaborate on an exhibition with curator Elizabeth Wylie, the gallery offered her full access to its collection, from which a compelling theme emerged.
Elizabeth Wylie is an art historian and museum professional with over 25 years of experience as a curator, director, and instructor of museum studies. Reflecting on her curatorial process, Wylie shared, “We were looking to bring together a diverse array of artists and styles to show how art of wildly different styles (e.g., representational or abstract) and subject matter (e.g., landscapes or figures) can coexist and speak to one another.” She added, “Prints can be a very accessible entry into art collecting. There are a number of prints by artists ranging from Dürer in the Renaissance and Hogarth in the 18th century to 20th-century artists such as Miró and Picasso that would be lovely to have.”
This exhibition promises to inspire with its dynamic range of styles and subject matter, blending the familiar with the unexpected. Visitors can experience works by celebrated artists while discovering hidden gems from lesser-known creators. The diversity of themes and timelines in the exhibition offers a rare opportunity to explore varied artistic expressions across history and geography.
Found Treasures: Visionaries and Hidden Gems opens with a public reception on Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 6 to 8 pm at 1515 Lincoln Gallery. Admission to the reception and the exhibition is free. The show will remain on view through Saturday, March 16, 2025.
Additionally, curator Elizabeth Wylie will present a talk on Saturday, February 15, from 1 to 2 pm, discussing her curatorial process and her journey in the arts. The talk is free, but seating is limited. To RSVP, please email info@1515lg.com or call 405.593.1063.
About Elizabeth Wylie
Elizabeth Wylie is an art historian and museum professional with over 25 years in the field as a curator, director, and instructor of museum studies. In her second career, she directed business development and special projects for architects. She holds a BA in Art History from Boston University and a MA in Art History from New York University’s Institute of Fine Arts and is a LEED Accredited Professional. Elizabeth has curated dozens of exhibitions and is the author of numerous exhibition catalogues. She is the co-author of “The Green Museum: A Primer on Environmental Practice” (Rowman & Littlefield, 2013) and has written and presented at conferences worldwide on museums, preservation, and environmental practice. Now semi-retired, Elizabeth is enjoying a return to curation and connection with art and artists.
