Double Bill: The Art of Manny Farber and Patricia Patterson

La Jolla Historical Society is proud to present the exhibition Double Bill: The Art of Manny Farber and Patricia Patterson, which will explore the creative partnership of the celebrated husband-and-wife painters, highlighting how life in Leucadia and their work at UC San Diego shaped their distinct artistic voices. The exhibition presents paintings, sketches, photographs, and archival materials that offer insight into their individual practices and shared creative world.

The exhibition will center on Patterson and Farber’s time in San Diego, following their relocation from New York in 1970. Works on view will illustrate both the importance of their carefully curated domestic setting to each of their practice, and their artistic influence upon one other.

Furniture and objects from Patterson and Farber’s residence, as well as fruits and flowers inspired by their garden will be incorporated among original works by both artists. Featured photography from UC San Diego Visual Arts colleague and longtime friend of Patterson and Farber, Rebecca Cohen, offers glimpses of the pair at home and in their UCSD studio spaces. This exhibition is made possible through a collaboration with Quint Gallery.

Funding for this exhibition generously provided by Dianne Gregg and Elliot Rosen, Matt and Nancy Browar, and Carole and Nicholas Preece. Additional support provided by the City of San Diego, Cultural Affairs and Members of the La Jolla Historical Society.