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The collection of the Chelsea Art Museum includes many
European abstract artists often labeled as Informel, including
Corpora, Lakner, Kirkeby, Millares, Miotte, Santomaso, Schumacher,
Stöhrer, Thieler, Vedova. The collection also holds American
abstract artists Francis, LaNoue, Mitchell, Motherwell, Riopelle;
a large body of works by the Affichiste Mimmo Rotella; and works
by Jean Arp, Olivier Debré, Jean Fautrier, Sam Francis, Ellen
Levy, and J. P. Riopelle. Sculptors in the collection
include Bernar Venet, Pol Bury, Kanter, Jeff Beer, Johannsen
and Zadkine. The collection also has an important selection of rare
books and works on paper. Growing the collection is an important
priority for the Museum.
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Joan Mitchell
Barge Peniche, 1975
Oil on canvas
85.8 x 70.2 in.
Permanent Collection, Chelsea Art Museum
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