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Media Contact: Rebecca Basu (202-885-5950) basu@american.edu
Ralph Steadman:
And Another Thing
September 7 – December 8, 2024
Ralph Steadman, Artist
Sadie Williams, Ralph Steadman Art Collection Director
Andrea Lee Harris, Exhibition Coordinator
Ralph Steadman, Self-Poortrait – Don’t Draw Ralph! It’s a Filthy Habit…, 2006. Ink and collage on paper, 23.43 x 14.96 inches. Courtesy of the Ralph Steadman Art Collection.
Overview & Events
Gallery Talk — A Steadman on Steadman
Sold Out — Standing Room Only: September 8, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Virtual Gallery Talk — Conservationist and Documentary Film Maker Ceri Levy on Ralph Steadman: Gonzovationist
October 5, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Gallery Talk — Behind the Scenes of Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing December 6, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
“Ralph Steadman’s art is visceral and alive; it rips from the heart and penetrates the psyche. It is not calming. It wakes you up, smacks you around a bit, and thrusts you into the world with open eyes. Ralph is not here to comfort us. He is a truth-teller with a pen mightier than the sword, a wickedly funny jester with no fear of the king.” – Tim Robbins
Ralph Steadman's extensive body of work not only explores the nature of the human condition but also inspires generations of artists. Whether wielding ink, acrylic, or pastels on any surface, Steadman sculpts one-of-a-kind visions while approaching each subject with unparalleled energy, vigor, and wit.
Renowned for his collaboration with maverick Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson, this exhibition explores the extraordinary dynamics Steadman brings to any creative partnership.
It features over 100 original artworks, including his work with Ceri Levy on the Gonzovation Trilogy, depicting extinct and endangered birds and animals, and his groundbreaking Psychogeography series with British journalist Will Self for the Independent newspaper.
This show promises an epic journey through Ralph Steadman's remarkable career. It will astonish die-hard fans and captivate those discovering his work for the first time. The American University Museum is proud to be the first to host this extraordinary touring exhibition in the U.S.
Ralph Steadman, Twentieth Century Man, 1988. Pen and ink on paper, 23.23 x 33.07 inches. Courtesy of the Ralph Steadman Art Collection.
Ralph Steadman, Di Dodo, 2011. Pen and ink on paper, 84 x 59.5 inches. Courtesy of the Ralph Steadman Art Collection.
Press
- Vanity Fair—"Fear and Loathing in DC: Gonzo Illustrator Ralph Steadman’s Life and Work"
- Rolling Stone–"Ralph Steadman on Art, Poetry, and Hunter S. Thompson's Mean Streak"
- Washington Post–"Art's Gonzo Prophet is Still Showing America What It Looks Like"
- Artnet–"‘Fear and Loathing’ Illustrator Ralph Steadman Kicks Off a Marathon Touring Retrospective"
- Artnet–"‘Style Is Nothing’: How Ralph Steadman Transformed Cartooning Into High Gonzo Art"
- Ocula–"Ralph Steadman on the Trump Assassination Attempt and More"
- Observer–"Gonzo Artist Ralph Steadman On Showing in Washington and Hunter S. Thompson’s Infamous Fax Machine"
- AirMail–"What Happens in Vegas? Ralph Steadman’s life after Hunter S. Thompson"
- Men’s Life DC–"New Ralph Steadman retrospective debuting in DC"
- StupidDope–"Ralph Steadman Returns: “And Another Thing…” Exhibition Makes U.S. Comeback"
- Plaster–"The week in art news"
- Surface Magazine–"A Ralph Steadman Retrospective Is in the Works, and Other News"
- Daily Cartoonist–"Ralph Steadman Exhibits, Here and Abroad"
- See Great Art–"Ralph Steadman illustrations touring nation"
- HypeBeast–"Ralph Steadman's Iconic Gonzo Art to Be Shown in Major U.S. Cities"
- Modern Luxury DC–"10 best Things to Do in DC in September"
- TravelMag–"7 Exhibitions to Visit in Washington DC this Fall"
- Washington City Paper–"Feast Your Eyes: WCP Art Critic Stephanie Rudig Can’t Wait for These Art Exhibits"