Second Street Gallery is pleased to present The Art of Collage, a group exhibition of 41 artists to be held in the Main Gallery from June 7 - July 19, 2024. The exhibition will open to the public on First Friday, June 7 from 5:30-7:30PM, where many of the artists will be present to meet and chat with visitors.

Artists from modern and contemporary eras have consistently challenged the limits of creative norms by marrying diverse materials to construct something distinctive, stunning, and unexpected. From Pablo Picasso’s Still Life with Chair Caning, which pioneered collage in Western art, to Hannah Höch’s politically driven photomontages, to Wangechi Mutu’s mixed media works addressing crucial women’s issues, and countless others in between, artists have continuously pushed the boundaries of collage while exploring new mediums and techniques. This art form's inspiring spectrum has come a long way, notably occupying a significant space within the art world.

Derived from the French verb 'coller', which means 'to glue', collage refers to the technique and the resulting work of art where fragments of paper and other elements are arranged and glued—or otherwise attached to a supporting surface. This exhibition magnifies the exceptional breadth and history of collage, as seen through the lens of contemporary artists.

The Art of Collage exhibition is divided into two distinct parts. The first showcases 13 featured artists whose collections furnish the main walls of the gallery. The second part, erected on the back wall, presents a collage of collages. This spectacular assembly displays a meticulously curated selection of work from an additional 28 artists.

Through this immersive exploration of technique and creativity, The Art of Collage invites the viewer on a journey to witness the powerful versatility of collage artistry. The exhibition is a masterful juxtaposition of talent, composition, and collective artistic expression.