WEM’s Spring Exhibition, Voyage of Renewal: Wharton Esherick in Germany and Scandinavia is open in our Visitor Center beginning March 1st. The exhibition explores Esherick’s trip to Europe in 1931 that was funded by one of his patrons, Helene Fischer. Esherick’s trip included visiting his friend and fellow artist Hannah Weil at her home in Bavaria as well as travel through Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The trip served as a critical moment of renewal in Esherick’s artistic career and the exhibition explores this trip through materials he acquired or completed along the way such as postcards, photographs, and one of his seven travel sketchbooks from the journey. 

Curious what kinds of objects, people, and scenes caught Esherick’s attention? Join us for our virtual Spotlight Talk on Tuesday, March 25th at noon to dive into the sketchbooks Esherick filled up during his time abroad!

This is a free online event; advance reservations are required. There will be time for Q&A at the end of the conversation. Please register below to receive instructions on how to join us! If able, please consider a $5 donation to support our ongoing programs. Donate HERE.

We look forward to seeing you there!