LYNN — Almost three years after her death, Lydia N. Breed will take center stage at Lynn Museum/Lynn Arts.
On the evening of June 17, Lynn Museum/Lynn Arts will host a reception for their artist exhibition, “Lydia N. Breed: Art of a Community Legacy.” It will feature remarks, refreshments, and a cash bar.
The exhibition features the entire archive of Breed’s prints with commentary from North Shore Community College students. Additionally, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn (UUCGL) congregants have provided testimonials of their memories of her and her family.
Doneeca Thurston, executive director of Lynn Museum/Lynn Arts remarks that even though much of the art was made in the 1950s and 60s, it “still feels very present.” She describes how the “young voices and young reflections” from students added to its relevance.
Breed was born in Lynn and later moved to Swampscott. She was a sculptor, printmaker, and illustrator. Her work has been displayed across the Northshore and Boston, including at the UUCGL and the Boston Printmakers. Her work is also in the Boston Public Library’s permanent print collection.
Lynn Museum/Lynn Arts recently acquired Breed’s work from her former sister-in-law who wanted to bring her work home to Lynn. The exhibition will run until Sept. 17, 2022.
Reservations are required to attend the event, however, the event is free.
Emma Fringuelli can be reached at [email protected].
