Epic Abstraction: Pollock to Herrera December 17, 2018–ongoing The Met Fifth Avenue In the wake of unprecedented destruction and loss of life during World War II, many painters and sculptors working in the 1940s grew to believe that traditional easel painting and figurative sculpture no longer adequately conveyed the human condition. In this context, numerous…
On August 18th, An Incomplete History of Protest goes on view at the Whitney Museum from the Whitney's own collection. The exhibition displays how artists from the 1940s-2000s have confronted the political and social issues of their time. The artists' see their work as essential to challenging established thought and creating a more equitable culture, such…
The 57th Venice Biennale, Viva Arte Viva, opens up a world of contemporary art in a city rich with history. There are 86 national participants displayed in the historic pavilions at the Giardini, the Arsenale and in the city center. The 2017 Venice Biennale features the work of 120 artists from 51 countries. There are first time appearances of…
'Mark Bradford. Be Strong Boquan' 7 November - 23 December 2015 Hauser & Wirth 511 West 18th Street New York City Beginning 7 November 2015, Hauser & Wirth will present ‘Mark Bradford. Be Strong Boquan’, the gallery’s first New York exhibition devoted to the Los Angeles-based artist. Recognized for expansive multi-layered collage paintings that are built…
