Bridget Riley: ‘I held a mirror up to human nature…’
A fascinating new article on the life and work of the magnificent Bridget Riley is offered by the BBC here. This notes the upcoming exhibition at David Zwirner’s London gallery, … Read More
David Row show in Maine
The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) presents “David Row: The Shape of Things,” beginning May 29 and running through Sept. 12. The exhibition is the first major show of … Read More
Kenneth Noland at Yares
This exhibition, titled CIRCLES – EARLY + LATE, ends January 6, 2018. Focusing on his techniques, Richard Kalina, writing for Hyperallergic, describes the early approach: The early circles are technically straightforward. … Read More
Arshile Gorky at Hauser & Wirth
Entitled Ardent Nature: Arshile Gorky Landscapes, 1943–47, an extensive exhibit of works by Arshile Gorky is in New York. The exhibition continues through 23 December 2017. Holland Carter has an interesting note about … Read More
Jules Olitski and Anthony Caro
The informative Hyperallergic blog posts this interesting analysis on Jules Olitski and Anthony Caro. They met while teaching at Bennington College and their dialogue includes this by Olitski: ‘Well, Tony, … Read More
LARRY POONS with David Rhodes
A new exhibition Momentum at Yares Gallery will present paintings from 2017 by Larry Poons. The Brooklyn Rail has a wonderful interview with Poons. The exhibition is on display at YARES ART in New … Read More
Bill Scott refers to Berthe Morisot
Philadelphia painter, Bill Scott, who finds a place in the book Abstract Painting: Concepts and Techniques, discusses his working methods in regard to his exhibition at the Rider University Art … Read More
Thomas Nozkowski – Kentucky
A chance to see the unique works of Thomas Nozkowski outside of Pace starting August 4, 2017. This exhibit, entitled Touchstones, pairs works by Nozkowski with works from the University collection … Read More
Something Great Came Out of Washington DC
Here is an interesting article that delineates the members of the “Washington Color School.” Morris Louis, Kenneth Noland and Gene Davis are several of the early proponents of the … Read More
Helen Frankenthaler at the Clark Art Institute
Showcased in the book Abstract Painting: Concepts and Techniques, Helen Frankenthaler’s innovation of stain painting lent itself particularly to evoking nature – the processes involving water, evaporation and free-flowing, soft … Read More