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The Outsider Art Fair is pleased to announce its annual Curated Space exhibition, We Are Birds. Produced in partnership with The Birdsong Project to benefit the National Audubon Society, We Are Birds will be a highlight at the fair’s 31st edition, March 2 – 5, 2023, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York.

OAF has joined forces with Grammy Award-winning music producer and supervisor, Randall Poster, who co-founded The Birdsong Project as a collaboration with some of the world's most respected musicians, artists, poets, and actors, to support the National Audubon Society. Poster and fair owner Andrew Edlin, who have been friends since childhood, will co-curate We Are Birds, featuring dozens of works inspired by birdlife made by self-taught and contemporary artists, including Minnie Evans, Tony Fitzpatrick, William Hawkins, Paa Joe, Pam Lins, Eleanor Ray, Fred Tomaselli, and Bill Traylor.The project recently released For The Birds, an art-filled, 20-LP box set containing over 200 tracks of original music and bird-related poetry by composers and performers including Yoko Ono and Anohni, Elvis Costello, Laurie Anderson, Yo-Yo Ma, Beck, and Kamasi Washington, with avian-themed verse written by poets and read by actors and artists including Tilda Swinton and Robert Pattinson. Recently, The Birdsong Project presented an exhibition at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden that featured over 30 bird houses designed by a range of notable artists, architects, and designers, such as Tom Sachs, Nina Cooke John, Misha Kahn, and Suchi Reddy.

While quarantining in New York during the first year of the pandemic Poster became attuned to the rare and relative stillness of the natural world around him, revealing new sounds hiding in plain sight. "I spent a lot of time listening to the birds singing,” he says. "I was not alone. It was something that my friends and I began to talk about: the beauty of birds, the joy and mysteries of birdsong.”

It was The Birdsong Project's executive producer, Rebecca Reagan who put things into focus and came up with the idea to reach out to people in the music community and ask them to create music built around birdsong.

Having overseen the music in Wes Anderson's films for over two decades and produced and curated eclectic, multi-artist albums based on themes as disparate as the American Civil War and Woody Guthrie's Dust bowl ballads, Poster now found himself profoundly inspired by birdsong, no longer indistinguishable from the ever-present sonic tableau of life in a bustling city.

Participating artists: Vahakn Arslanian, Shuvinai Ashoona, Romare Bearden, Pearl Blauvelt, Ilija Bašičević, Beverly Buchanan, Greg Burak, James Castle, Jacqueline Cedar, Kashinath Chawan, Thedra Cullar Ledford, Joseph Dupré, Paul Edlin, William Edmondson, Peter Eglinton, Minnie Evans, Tony Fitzpatrick, Walton Ford, Gary Goldhill, Daniel Gonçalves, Susan Halls, Karel Havlicek, William Hawkins, Pam Lins, Andy Malone, Margaret Meehan, Stanley Mouse, Michel Nedjar, Carolyn Oberst, Paa Joe, Madelaine Peckenpaugh, Kananginak Pootoogook, Eleanor Ray, Zack Rosen, Mark Sabin, Hans Schmitt, Jon Serl, Marilyn Shaw, Janet Sobel, Olga Spiegel, Fred Tomaselli, Bill Traylor, John Tweddle, Eugene von Bruenchenhein and Domenico Zindato.

About National Audubon Society
The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation. Audubon's state programs, nature centers, chapters, and partners have an unparalleled wingspan that reaches millions of people each year to inform, inspire, and unite diverse communities in conservation action. Since 1905, Audubon's vision has been a world where people and wildlife thrive. Audubon is a nonprofit conservation organization. Learn more at audubon.org 

Birdsong Project featured on CBS Sunday Morning

Available Works

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Walton Ford (b. 1960)
Mute Swan Study for Cigninota, 2022
Watercolor, pen and ink on paper
9 x 12 inches
$25,000 

Walton Ford (b. 1960)
Mute Swan Study for Cigninota, 2022
Watercolor, pen and ink on paper
9 x 12 inches
$25,000 

Inquire
Kananginak Pootoogook (1935 - 2010)
033-1150, 2000
Graphite, colored pencil and ink
20 x 26 in.
$7,500

 

Kananginak Pootoogook (1935 - 2010)
033-1150, 2000
Graphite, colored pencil and ink
20 x 26 in.
$7,500

 

Inquire
Ilija Bosilj Bašičević (1895 - 1972)
The Tree from Eden III, 1966
Oil on canvas
35 x 26.5 in.
SOLD

 

Ilija Bosilj Bašičević (1895 - 1972)
The Tree from Eden III, 1966
Oil on canvas
35 x 26.5 in.
SOLD

 

Inquire
William Hawkins
Carriage with Stork, 1985
Enamel on Masonite
41 x 50 in.
$55,000

 

William Hawkins
Carriage with Stork, 1985
Enamel on Masonite
41 x 50 in.
$55,000

 

Inquire
Eugene Von Bruenchenhein (1910 - 1983)
Untitled (Sept 19 - 65), 1965
Ballpoint pen on paper
14 x 18 in.
$12,000

 

Eugene Von Bruenchenhein (1910 - 1983)
Untitled (Sept 19 - 65), 1965
Ballpoint pen on paper
14 x 18 in.
$12,000

 

Inquire
Janet Sobel (1893 - 1968)
Untitled, c. 1943-46
Gouache on paper
87⁄8 x 115⁄8 in.
$12,000

Janet Sobel (1893 - 1968)
Untitled, c. 1943-46
Gouache on paper
87⁄8 x 115⁄8 in.
$12,000

Inquire
Paa Joe (b. 1947)
Falcon, 2019
Wood and Paint
43.18 x 53.34 in.
$5,500

 

Paa Joe (b. 1947)
Falcon, 2019
Wood and Paint
43.18 x 53.34 in.
$5,500

 

Inquire
Michel Nedjar (b. 1947)
Untitled, 1987
Newspaper-backed paper
23.23 x 23.62 in.
SOLD

 

Michel Nedjar (b. 1947)
Untitled, 1987
Newspaper-backed paper
23.23 x 23.62 in.
SOLD

 

Inquire
Susan Halls (b. 1966)
Brown Finch, 2011
Hand thrown, altered terracotta
9 x 6 x 4 in.
$600

 

Susan Halls (b. 1966)
Brown Finch, 2011
Hand thrown, altered terracotta
9 x 6 x 4 in.
$600

 

Inquire
Marilyn Shaw (b. 1931)
Untitled, c. 1970s
Gelatin silver print
11 x 15½ in.
Not for sale

Marilyn Shaw (b. 1931)
Untitled, c. 1970s
Gelatin silver print
11 x 15½ in.
Not for sale

Inquire
Shuvinai Ashoona (b. 1961)
Untitled, 2005-06
Colored pencil and ink on paper
26 x 40 in.
SOLD

Shuvinai Ashoona (b. 1961)
Untitled, 2005-06
Colored pencil and ink on paper
26 x 40 in.
SOLD

Inquire
Beverly Buchanan (1940 - 2015)
Birdhouse, c. 1995
Paint on Georgia Heart Pine Wood
13.5 x 13 x 10 in.
$45,000

 

Beverly Buchanan (1940 - 2015)
Birdhouse, c. 1995
Paint on Georgia Heart Pine Wood
13.5 x 13 x 10 in.
$45,000

 

Inquire
Romare Bearden (1911 - 1988)
Untitled, 1958
Paper collage on board
5 x 20 in.
$24,000

 

Romare Bearden (1911 - 1988)
Untitled, 1958
Paper collage on board
5 x 20 in.
$24,000

 

Inquire
Fred Tomaselli (b. 1956)
Birds Eye 2, 2023
Paper collage
12 x 12 in.
$10,000

Fred Tomaselli (b. 1956)
Birds Eye 2, 2023
Paper collage
12 x 12 in.
$10,000

Inquire
Vahakn Arslanian (b. 1975)

Cherry of Winter, 2021

Nail polish on paper, old airplane windshield

38½ x 18½ in.

SOLD

 

Vahakn Arslanian (b. 1975)

Cherry of Winter, 2021

Nail polish on paper, old airplane windshield

38½ x 18½ in.

SOLD

 

Inquire
Bill Traylor (1854 - 1949)
Spotted Black and Red Bird (AKA Blue Spotted Bird), c. 1939-1942
Poster paint, pencil on cardboard
9.5 x 9.5 in.
$72,000.00

Bill Traylor (1854 - 1949)
Spotted Black and Red Bird (AKA Blue Spotted Bird), c. 1939-1942
Poster paint, pencil on cardboard
9.5 x 9.5 in.
$72,000.00

Inquire
Tony Fitzpatrick (b. 1958)
Dracula Sunbird, 2022
Drawing and collage on paper
11.25 x 8.5 in.
$ 12,000.00

Tony Fitzpatrick (b. 1958)
Dracula Sunbird, 2022
Drawing and collage on paper
11.25 x 8.5 in.
$ 12,000.00

Inquire
Hans Schmitt (1859 – 1950) 
Strange Bird, c. 1970s
Mixed media
16 x 22 in.
$2,300

Hans Schmitt (1859 – 1950) 
Strange Bird, c. 1970s
Mixed media
16 x 22 in.
$2,300

Inquire
Eleanor Ray (b. 1987)
Westfjords, July, 2021
Oil on panel
7 x 8 1⁄2 in.
$10,000

Eleanor Ray (b. 1987)
Westfjords, July, 2021
Oil on panel
7 x 8 1⁄2 in.
$10,000

Inquire
James Castle (1899 - 1977)
Untitled (Chicken), n.d.
Found paper, string, and soot
5 x 31⁄2 in.
$60,000

James Castle (1899 - 1977)
Untitled (Chicken), n.d.
Found paper, string, and soot
5 x 31⁄2 in.
$60,000

Inquire
Madeline Peckenpaugh (b. 1991)
Meeting Place, 2023
Oil on canvas
52 x 45 in.
$15,000

Madeline Peckenpaugh (b. 1991)
Meeting Place, 2023
Oil on canvas
52 x 45 in.
$15,000

Inquire
Jon Serl (1894 - 1993)
Bird, 1960
Oil on board
13.5 x 9.5 in
$6,000

Jon Serl (1894 - 1993)
Bird, 1960
Oil on board
13.5 x 9.5 in
$6,000

Inquire
Carolyn Oberst (b. 1946)
Folk Art Cabinet, 1996

Oil on canvas in painted wooden dresser-back with painted shelf

40 x 34 x 5 in.
$8,500.00

Carolyn Oberst (b. 1946)
Folk Art Cabinet, 1996

Oil on canvas in painted wooden dresser-back with painted shelf

40 x 34 x 5 in.
$8,500.00

Inquire
Jaqueline Cedar (b. 1985)
Flying, 2023
Acrylic on wood panel
7 x 5 in.
$1,500

Jaqueline Cedar (b. 1985)
Flying, 2023
Acrylic on wood panel
7 x 5 in.
$1,500

Inquire
Walton Ford (b. 1960)
Mute Swan Study for Cigninota, 2022
Watercolor, pen and ink on paper
9 x 12 inches
$25,000 

Walton Ford (b. 1960)
Mute Swan Study for Cigninota, 2022
Watercolor, pen and ink on paper
9 x 12 inches
$25,000 

Kananginak Pootoogook (1935 - 2010)
033-1150, 2000
Graphite, colored pencil and ink
20 x 26 in.
$7,500

 

Kananginak Pootoogook (1935 - 2010)
033-1150, 2000
Graphite, colored pencil and ink
20 x 26 in.
$7,500

 

Ilija Bosilj Bašičević (1895 - 1972)
The Tree from Eden III, 1966
Oil on canvas
35 x 26.5 in.
SOLD

 

Ilija Bosilj Bašičević (1895 - 1972)
The Tree from Eden III, 1966
Oil on canvas
35 x 26.5 in.
SOLD

 

William Hawkins
Carriage with Stork, 1985
Enamel on Masonite
41 x 50 in.
$55,000

 

William Hawkins
Carriage with Stork, 1985
Enamel on Masonite
41 x 50 in.
$55,000

 

Eugene Von Bruenchenhein (1910 - 1983)
Untitled (Sept 19 - 65), 1965
Ballpoint pen on paper
14 x 18 in.
$12,000

 

Eugene Von Bruenchenhein (1910 - 1983)
Untitled (Sept 19 - 65), 1965
Ballpoint pen on paper
14 x 18 in.
$12,000

 

Janet Sobel (1893 - 1968)
Untitled, c. 1943-46
Gouache on paper
87⁄8 x 115⁄8 in.
$12,000

Janet Sobel (1893 - 1968)
Untitled, c. 1943-46
Gouache on paper
87⁄8 x 115⁄8 in.
$12,000

Paa Joe (b. 1947)
Falcon, 2019
Wood and Paint
43.18 x 53.34 in.
$5,500

 

Paa Joe (b. 1947)
Falcon, 2019
Wood and Paint
43.18 x 53.34 in.
$5,500

 

Michel Nedjar (b. 1947)
Untitled, 1987
Newspaper-backed paper
23.23 x 23.62 in.
SOLD

 

Michel Nedjar (b. 1947)
Untitled, 1987
Newspaper-backed paper
23.23 x 23.62 in.
SOLD

 

Susan Halls (b. 1966)
Brown Finch, 2011
Hand thrown, altered terracotta
9 x 6 x 4 in.
$600

 

Susan Halls (b. 1966)
Brown Finch, 2011
Hand thrown, altered terracotta
9 x 6 x 4 in.
$600

 

Marilyn Shaw (b. 1931)
Untitled, c. 1970s
Gelatin silver print
11 x 15½ in.
Not for sale

Marilyn Shaw (b. 1931)
Untitled, c. 1970s
Gelatin silver print
11 x 15½ in.
Not for sale

Shuvinai Ashoona (b. 1961)
Untitled, 2005-06
Colored pencil and ink on paper
26 x 40 in.
SOLD

Shuvinai Ashoona (b. 1961)
Untitled, 2005-06
Colored pencil and ink on paper
26 x 40 in.
SOLD

Beverly Buchanan (1940 - 2015)
Birdhouse, c. 1995
Paint on Georgia Heart Pine Wood
13.5 x 13 x 10 in.
$45,000

 

Beverly Buchanan (1940 - 2015)
Birdhouse, c. 1995
Paint on Georgia Heart Pine Wood
13.5 x 13 x 10 in.
$45,000

 

Romare Bearden (1911 - 1988)
Untitled, 1958
Paper collage on board
5 x 20 in.
$24,000

 

Romare Bearden (1911 - 1988)
Untitled, 1958
Paper collage on board
5 x 20 in.
$24,000

 

Fred Tomaselli (b. 1956)
Birds Eye 2, 2023
Paper collage
12 x 12 in.
$10,000

Fred Tomaselli (b. 1956)
Birds Eye 2, 2023
Paper collage
12 x 12 in.
$10,000

Vahakn Arslanian (b. 1975)

Cherry of Winter, 2021

Nail polish on paper, old airplane windshield

38½ x 18½ in.

SOLD

 

Vahakn Arslanian (b. 1975)

Cherry of Winter, 2021

Nail polish on paper, old airplane windshield

38½ x 18½ in.

SOLD

 

Bill Traylor (1854 - 1949)
Spotted Black and Red Bird (AKA Blue Spotted Bird), c. 1939-1942
Poster paint, pencil on cardboard
9.5 x 9.5 in.
$72,000.00

Bill Traylor (1854 - 1949)
Spotted Black and Red Bird (AKA Blue Spotted Bird), c. 1939-1942
Poster paint, pencil on cardboard
9.5 x 9.5 in.
$72,000.00

Tony Fitzpatrick (b. 1958)
Dracula Sunbird, 2022
Drawing and collage on paper
11.25 x 8.5 in.
$ 12,000.00

Tony Fitzpatrick (b. 1958)
Dracula Sunbird, 2022
Drawing and collage on paper
11.25 x 8.5 in.
$ 12,000.00

Hans Schmitt (1859 – 1950) 
Strange Bird, c. 1970s
Mixed media
16 x 22 in.
$2,300

Hans Schmitt (1859 – 1950) 
Strange Bird, c. 1970s
Mixed media
16 x 22 in.
$2,300

Eleanor Ray (b. 1987)
Westfjords, July, 2021
Oil on panel
7 x 8 1⁄2 in.
$10,000

Eleanor Ray (b. 1987)
Westfjords, July, 2021
Oil on panel
7 x 8 1⁄2 in.
$10,000

James Castle (1899 - 1977)
Untitled (Chicken), n.d.
Found paper, string, and soot
5 x 31⁄2 in.
$60,000

James Castle (1899 - 1977)
Untitled (Chicken), n.d.
Found paper, string, and soot
5 x 31⁄2 in.
$60,000

Madeline Peckenpaugh (b. 1991)
Meeting Place, 2023
Oil on canvas
52 x 45 in.
$15,000

Madeline Peckenpaugh (b. 1991)
Meeting Place, 2023
Oil on canvas
52 x 45 in.
$15,000

Jon Serl (1894 - 1993)
Bird, 1960
Oil on board
13.5 x 9.5 in
$6,000

Jon Serl (1894 - 1993)
Bird, 1960
Oil on board
13.5 x 9.5 in
$6,000

Carolyn Oberst (b. 1946)
Folk Art Cabinet, 1996

Oil on canvas in painted wooden dresser-back with painted shelf

40 x 34 x 5 in.
$8,500.00

Carolyn Oberst (b. 1946)
Folk Art Cabinet, 1996

Oil on canvas in painted wooden dresser-back with painted shelf

40 x 34 x 5 in.
$8,500.00

Jaqueline Cedar (b. 1985)
Flying, 2023
Acrylic on wood panel
7 x 5 in.
$1,500

Jaqueline Cedar (b. 1985)
Flying, 2023
Acrylic on wood panel
7 x 5 in.
$1,500

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