Raoul Middleman Studio Museum - Opening Reception

The Raoul Middleman Studio Museum announces its inaugural exhibition, Raoul Middleman: Life in the Studio. Middleman, considered to be one of Baltimore’s most important contemporary artists, passed away in October 2021. The Raoul Middleman Studio Museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting his artistic legacy.

The opening reception on April 3 will be a memorial tribute on what would have been the artist’s 87th birthday. The Mount Vernon townhouse where the museum is located served as the Middleman homestead for many years.

Originally rising to prominence during the Pop Art movement of the 1960’s, Middleman subsequently developed a style of painterly expressionism focused on landscapes and figures. Admired for its sophisticated brushwork, complex compositions, and improvisational technique, his work is included in numerous collections, including Metropolitan Museum of Art (NYC), Corcoran Gallery of Art (DC) and Baltimore Museum of Art. He taught at MICA for over 50 years and served as president of the prestigious National Academy of Design (NYC).

Gallery hours are Saturdays 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. and by appointment. Contact: Ben Middleman at [email protected] or (443) 990-1290.