5 THE DRAWN BLANK SERIES
In 2008, Bob Dylan received a special Pulitzer Prize Citation for his "profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power." In summer 2008 a major exhibition of selected original paintings from ‘The Drawn Blank Series’, premiered at the Halcyon Gallery, London, to huge critical acclaim. In 2010 an exhibit of additional paintings premiered at the National Gallery of Denmark, in Copenhagen. What followed was an artistically significant publishing programme which continues to draw great interest as a source of insight into the mind of Bob Dylan. In 2012, Bob Dylan was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom – the highest recognition of a civilian, bestowed by the President of the United States himself. Of Bob Dylan, President Barack Obama said, “A modern day troubadour, Bob Dylan established himself as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. The rich poetry of his lyrics opened up new possibilities for popular song and inspired generations. His melodies have brought ancient tradition into the modern age. Within 50 years after his career began Bob Dylan remains an eminent voice in our national conversation and around the world."
At the beginning of 2013, the ‘New Orleans Series’ opened at Palazzo Reale in Milan. In this exhibition of great prestige, curated by Francesco Bonami, Dylan pays homage to the American home of blues and jazz.
To reflect the amazing body of work contained in 'The Drawn Blank Series', a publishing programme of limited edition graphics commenced, releases in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 generated huge worldwide interest, leading to many of the pieces selling out immediately. Summer 2013 sees the release of 'The Drawn Blank Series 2013', a portfolio of eleven pieces reflecting some of the best images from the collection.
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