“Finding Horace Pippin”

Welcome to Museum Reads, the Newport Art Museum’s Art-Themed book group for adults! Are you looking to learn more about art and artists, or enjoy digging into some of the issues present in our current exhibitions? Then this friendly discussion group is for you. We meet monthly on the third Thursday at 12 noon, in person and virtually. Join us virtually from the office for an invigorating lunch break, or enjoy an hour of inspiration during a wee one’s nap time, or find us in the gallery for in-person conversation.

Finding Horace Pippin: The Story of The Mary Ann Pyle Bridge Painting by Tom Hughes

On a cloudy February morning, heading home from an uneventful trip to the Sunday flea market, Tom Hughes reluctantly turned into a deserted parking lot. He noticed two dealers were there at opposite ends. Little did he expect this would turn into a year and half long pilgrimage where he would learn much about the self-taught artist Horace Pippin. It was one of his paintings, telling a specific story that Hughes carried with him to friends, to new acquaintances, to libraries, to museums, to auction houses, to the USPS, and to many more places using it as a torch to guide his way. In the end it proved to be one of the most exciting journeys Hughes has experienced.

Museum Reads is free for Members, and $5 for yet-to-be Members.  

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For last minute registrations, please call the front desk for the Zoom link at 401-848-8200.

Tom Hughes a retired Architecture Professor enjoys reading, writing, collecting books and hiking. He lives in rural Eastern Pennsylvania with his family, two dogs and two cats.