Arts generalist Michael O’Sullivan ‘s clueless Washington Post review of Amy Sillman’s show proves why more painters and artists must start writing. “There’s something underneath […]
Solo Shows
Deborah Brown loves animals
At artnet, blogaphobic Charlie Finch writes that his old pal Deborah Brown has captured the feeling of Pier 25 and other natural NYC sites in […]
Joy Garnett stops the passing glance
This is the last week to see Joy Garnett’s show at Winkleman. In Time Out New York, Jennifer Coates reports that the four large paintings […]
Isensee at Danese
On Joanne Mattera Art Blog, Joanne continues her hunt for geometric abstraction. She writes that Warren Isensee is kindling some retinal heat at Danese through […]
Chris Martin’s dare at Mitchell-Innes & Nash
“Chris Martin,” Mitchell-Innes & Nash, New York, NY. Through March 1. Chris Martin investigates color, form and texture, ranging from bold and graphic to gestural […]
James Lavadour’s geology
“James Lavadour: The Properties of Paint,” curated by Rebecca J. Dobkins. Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Willamette University, Salem, OR. Through March 30. Traveling to […]
Ken Kelly’s impulsively painted grids
“Ken Kelly: Future Perfect,” Howard House, Seattle, WA. Through Feb. 23. Ken Kelly’s paintings are red, black and white oil and enamel on canvas, and […]
Merlin James’ elusive architecture
Glasgow-based Merlin James’ small architectural paintings invite various associations — domesticity, industry, nostalgia. The mix or alternation of functionality and ornament, and the reference to […]
Janice Biala retrospective at Tibor de Nagy
“Biala: I belong where my easel is…” Tibor de Nagy Gallery, New York, NY. Through Jan. 5. Janice Biala (1903-2000), Jack Tworkov‘s kid sister, lived […]
William Beckman’s life studies at Forum
With a surgeon’s attention to detail, William Beckman depicts the people and places closest to him: his family, his first home, and studio, all down […]
Thiebaud at the beach
Laguna Art Museum’s 53-painting survey traces the development of Thiebaud�s signature style but also includes many of his lesser known figural and beach paintings. In […]
Laura Newman’s paintings of air
“Laura Newman,” Lesley Heller Gallery, New York, NY. Through Oct. 27. “I would like to be able to paint air, but in order to paint […]
Making It New (again): The Art and Style of Sara & Gerald Murphy
“Making It New: The Art and Style of Sara & Gerald Murphy,” curated by Deborah Rothschild. Williams College Museum of Art, Williamstown, Massachusetts. Through Nov. […]
Anselm Keifer thinks big
Alan Riding looks at the artist chosen for the innaugural solo show at the Grand Palais in Paris. “Since moving to France in 1993, this […]
Frida Kahlo centennial exhibition to premiere at Walker Art Center
Curated by Kahlo biographer and art historian Hayden Herrera and Walker associate curator Elizabeth Carpenter, the presentation will include approximately 50 paintings from the beginning […]
