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Gallery 1261 is thrilled to present a Retrospective Exhibition for living master Richard Schmid. The exhibition was curated by Kristen Thies of West Wind Fine Art, and features new paintings as well as artworks from private collections nationwide, many of which have not been seen by the public for years. We look forward to seeing you for this historic, inspiring, and unforgettable event!

Foremost American artist Richard Schmid was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1934. His earliest artistic influence came from his maternal grandfather, Julian Oates, an architectural sculptor. Richard’s initial …