Ralph Steadman, the godfather of gonzo art, is back on U.S. soil with a new exhibition. Known for his explosive, chaotic style that captured the raw, untamed spirit of the counterculture movement, Steadman’s work has left an indelible mark on art and journalism.. His last show, a retrospective, was cut short by COVID, forcing a retreat to the United Kingdom before it could complete its tour. But thanks to United Therapeutics, Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing is making its way across cities in America.
The tour kicks off at the American University Museum at the Katzen Art Center in D.C., running from September 7 to December 8, 2024. This exhibition dives into the blurred lines between reality and fiction in Steadman’s work, where the two often collide with interesting results. From his earliest sketches as a student at East Ham Technical College to his iconic illustrations for Punch and Private Eye as well his collaborations with Hunter S. Thompson, most notably Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, you’ll see the evolution of the artist’s prolific career. Head to Ralph Steadman’s website for more information.
“Ralph Steadman is a true polymath much like his hero, Leonardo da Vinci, and has worked in multiple disciplines, creating set designs, film posters, sculptures, writing and performing his own songs, an eco opera and writing and illustrating his own books. He is one of a kind. Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing… showcases his amazing talent and imagination,” sated the American University Museum.
