David Reed At Gagosian
At Gagosian Gallery in New York, David Reed will be presented through February 25, 2017: Between 1974 and 1975, he prepared tall, vertical canvases, either as single panels or as … Read More
Pat Adams: Bennington Show
Pat Adams will be featured in an upcoming solo show at the Bennington Museum, April 1 through June 18 2017. Bennington Museum 75 Main Street Bennington, VT 05201-2885
Contemporary Concerns: Helen Frankenthaler
A nice essay about the continued increase in interest in Helen Frankenthaler as her works relate to contemporay paitning, here. What Frankenthaler is best known for is her development of … Read More
Pousette-Dart: The Democracy of Touches
Richard Pousette-Dart is the subject of a searching essay, entitled “The Democracy of Touches” by Phong Bui. as Roberta Smith wrote in her New York Times review, “exemplifies the exultation of … Read More
Stain Painting Technique of Helen Frankenthaler
A nice essay about Frankenthaler’s breakthrough technique here: Through her soak-stain technique the canvas and paint became one, emphasizing the flatness of the painting even while they conveyed great space. Through … Read More
Walter Darby Bannard (1934–2016)
Barbara Rose writes in Artforum about Walter Darby Bannard (1934–2016). Bannard was the hipster’s square. He enjoyed the appearance of conformity and pursued a life that looked conventional. But, in truth, … Read More
Kenneth Noland – a radical departure
Pace Gallery’s 57th Street gallery will show a set of 10 of Kenneth Noland’s final paintings, done while in his 80’s and his eyesight failing, 26 January-4 March 2017. A catalogue will … Read More
Gerhardt Richter interviewed
An amazing, touching interview with Gerhardt Richter whose work and quotes are found in Abstract Painting: Concepts and Techniques. “These days, beauty is not in fashion,” says Richter, who has explored … Read More
David Reed – Vice and Reflection
During Art Basel Miami Beach, Pérez Art Museum Miami will feature work by David Reed whose work is found in Abstract Painting: Concepts and Techniques. For the museum Reed is creating new works inspired by … Read More
Bridget Riley – Gemeentemuseum, The Hague
A window in the Hague designed by Bridget Riley is completed. The work of art took three years to realize. Bridget Riley has long been fascinated by the work of … Read More