The great American modernist painter lived and worked here in the first half of the 20th century. What inspired Motley? How did he leave his mark? We wanted to get to know Motley better, in anticipation of the first …
Many people have never heard of Archibald Motley, although he is one of this country’s most significant 20th-century artists. The modernist painter belongs in the annals of art history, made clear by the exhibition Archibald Motley: Jazz Age Modernist. We invite you to explore STORIES, a collection of links, blog posts, discoveries and ephemera from the rich and fascinating world of Archibald Motley. This page is updated regularly.