Quogue Library Exhibition Will Focus on Early Paintings of Allan Bridge, Artist Who Created 'The Apology Line' - 27 East

Quogue Library Exhibition Will Focus on Early Paintings of Allan Bridge, Artist Who Created 'The Apology Line'

icon 6 Photos
Allan Bridge died at the age of 50 after being fatally struck by a Jet Ski while scuba diving in Shinnecock Inlet. His 1970s-era paintings will be on exhibit at the Gallery at Quogue Library in December. COURTESY MARISSA BRIDGE

Allan Bridge died at the age of 50 after being fatally struck by a Jet Ski while scuba diving in Shinnecock Inlet. His 1970s-era paintings will be on exhibit at the Gallery at Quogue Library in December. COURTESY MARISSA BRIDGE

The late Allan Bridge was part of the second generation of color field painters, and experimented with color and form. COURTESY MARISSA BRIDGE

The late Allan Bridge was part of the second generation of color field painters, and experimented with color and form. COURTESY MARISSA BRIDGE

The late Allan Bridge was part of the second generation of color field painters, and experimented with color and form. COURTESY MARISSA BRIDGE

The late Allan Bridge was part of the second generation of color field painters, and experimented with color and form. COURTESY MARISSA BRIDGE

The late Allan Bridge was part of the second generation of color field painters, and experimented with color and form. COURTESY MARISSA BRIDGE

The late Allan Bridge was part of the second generation of color field painters, and experimented with color and form. COURTESY MARISSA BRIDGE

Chrome Series, Violet: 1972, by Allan Bridge. He was part of the second generation of color field painters, and experimented with color and form. COURTESY MARISSA BRIDGE

Chrome Series, Violet: 1972, by Allan Bridge. He was part of the second generation of color field painters, and experimented with color and form. COURTESY MARISSA BRIDGE

"Desert Rose" hexagon, one of Allan Bridge's paintings. He was part of the second generation of color field painters, and experimented with color and form. COURTESY MARISSA BRIDGE

authorCailin Riley on Nov 11, 2024
When Allan Bridge started “The Apology Line” in 1980, he had no way of knowing that the experimental conceptual art project — which encouraged people from all walks of life... more

You May Also Like:

Community Coordination on Display as Water Mill Windmill Is Restored

The Corwith Windmill, situated on the village green in Water Mill, is arguably one of ... 2 Feb 2025 by Cailin Riley

Southampton African American Museum Names Jessica Elliott as New Executive Director

Every summer, during her childhood in the 1980s, Jessica Lynn Elliott would pack into the ... 28 Jan 2025 by Cailin Riley

New Slate Roof for Southampton Arts Center Will Be Complete Soon

Twenty-five years ago, when current Southampton Village Mayor Bill Manger first served on the Village ... 27 Jan 2025 by Cailin Riley

Long Island Aquarium Celebrates 25th Anniversary

The Long Island Aquarium will present its “25 Weeks of Fun” series to celebrate the ... 25 Jan 2025 by Dan Stark

Assessing the Impact of the Community Housing Fund | The Sessions Report Podcast

A new half percent tax on real estate purchases in Southampton and East Hampton towns ... 17 Jan 2025 by The Express News Group

Shinnecock Hills Resident Is Feted by Friends and Family on 100th Birthday

About 80 people, several of them arriving from across the country, gathered at the Southampton ... 14 Jan 2025 by Cailin Riley

A Historical Full Circle Moment, 250 Years in the Making, at the Pelletreau Silver Shop in Southampton Village

When it comes to Long Island history, Noel Gish certainly falls into the category of ... by Cailin Riley

At Night at the Debutante Ball | 27Speaks Podcast

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a debutante? Recently, our reporter Cailin ... 11 Jan 2025 by 27Speaks

Rogers Memorial Library Closing for Renovations

Starting on Monday, January 13, the Rogers Memorial Library in Southampton Village will be closed ... 9 Jan 2025 by Cailin Riley

Take a Bow (Or a Texas Dip): Inside the World of Debutante Balls

Margaret Hedberg remembers the heyday of debutante balls. In the early decades of the 1900s ... by Cailin Riley