Rory McEwen Exhibit
Rory McEwen: A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON NATURE
Born in Scotland in 1932, Rory McEwen first made his name as a television presenter and musician, becoming a pivotal figure in the folk revival movement. From 1964 until his death in 1982, McEwen concentrated on his work as a contemporary artist and sculptor, most famously creating the exquisite renditions in watercolor on vellum which have earned him the accolade of being the 20th century’s greatest botanical painter.
This piece is part of a major exhibition of Rory McEwen’s works touring the United States in 2024 and 2025. Presented by a series of museums in association with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (London), and the Oak Spring Garden Foundation (Virginia) with major support from the Gerard B. Lambert Foundation, this exhibit features over 80 of McEwen’s most iconic works on vellum and paper, several of which have never been shown before. See below for the exhibition’s dates and venues and to visit the Estate of Rory McEwen website to learn more.
Rory McEwen (1932-1982) Tulip 'Julia Farnese' rose feather 1976, watercolour on vellum ©Estate of Rory McEwen
Now on Display at the Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach, Florida
February 1st - March 25, 2025
The Society of Four Arts
Esther B. O’Keeffe Gallery
102 Four Arts Plaza
Palm Beach, FL 33480
Opening hours:
Sunday 1-5 pm
Monday 10am-5pm
Tuesday 1-5 pm (Four Arts members only on Tuesdays)
Wednesday to Saturday: 10am-5 pm
Previous Exhibitions:
Gibbes Museum of Art, Charleston, SC: Jan 26 - April 28, 2024
Davis Museum at Wellesley College, Boston MA: September 26 - December 15, 2024
Upcoming Exhibitions:
The Driehaus Museum, Chicago, IL: May 17 - August 17, 2025