The New Grand Tour Exhibition
The original concept of the grand tour was born in the late sixteenth century when it became
The original concept of the grand tour was born in the late sixteenth century when it became fashionable for young aristocrats to visit the great cities of Europe such as Paris, Venice, Florence, and Rome, as the culmination of their classical education. As rail and steamship travel became more accessible, the practice flourished and served as an educational rite of passage for Englishmen, Germans, French and Americans alike. The goal of The New Grand Tour is to revive, re-invent, redefine, and change the old concept by venturing well beyond a voyage for the privileged elite. Instead, The New Grand Tour would become a mechanism for a group of unique and talented artists to interact with foreign cultures in an appreciative and organic way, rather than simply as voyeurs. The New Grand Tour opens on June 4th and runs through July 17th, 2010 via the Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery in New York City.
Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery
505 West 24th Street
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 212.243.8830
