contemporary art

8 - self-portrait in the afternoon light, january 2019, puberty
Preview Laurence Philomene’s Masterful Monograph: "Puberty"
"Puberty" is chockfull of intelligent art-historical references, handwritten personal divulgences, casually surreal still lifes, and nude self-portraiture. Every aspect of the publication contributes…
John Chamberlain and Larry Bell at the motorcycle races, Bridgehampton NY,1966. black and white, only their heads are visible
Larry Bell Offers Insight on his Career & Life Lessons
The fedora stays on, the jacket, too, even in the dog days of summer as Bell mills about his new show, Larry Bell & John Chamberlain. His contribution includes a corner of the south gallery…
Nina Chanel Abney and Pace Prints printers creating the printed elements for Abney's collages on panel. Image courtesy of the artist and Pace Prints. Photo by Anna Watts, courtesy of Pace Prints.
Nina Chanel Abney: Fishing Was His Life
The Gordon Parks Foundation is pleased to present an exhibition of new works by Nina Chanel Abney. Through her use of vivid color, grand scale, and a combination of representation and abstraction,…
Installation view of Barbara Kruger: Thinking of You. I Mean Me. I Mean You., on view at The Museum of Modern Art, New York from July 16, 2022 – January 2, 2023.
Barbara Kruger Zwirner and MoMA Shows Speak to Past and Present

Sightings of Barbara Kruger’s work in New York City have been somewhat scarce since her last exhibition in 2018 at Mary Boone Gallery (which permanently closed…

Malick Sidibe (1935-2016), Un yéyé en position. Estimated at $4,000 - 6,000. Courtesy Bonhams.
Bonhams Auction to Highlight Art from Africa & the Diaspora
On July 27 in New York, Bonhams auction of Modern & Contemporary Art & Photography from Africa and the Diaspora will feature a large selection of exceptional photography including a striking…
Van Gogh, Haystack.
The Writing of Great Artists: Delving into an Artist’s Mind
To read the writing of artists is to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of their work. It allows us to see their work on different levels, which can enrich and embolden one’s relationship…
Fern Shaffer, Cornfield Outside Mineral Point, Wisconsin, 1997. Costume made from canvas and raffia.
“Ecoart in Action:” Promising Guide for Ecological Artivists
To reach people beyond the confines of museum walls, sixty-seven members of the Ecoart Network (a group with over 200 artist members) have collaborated on a new book that provides a road map, drawn…
Born and raised in north central Minnesota, Samantha French’s work explores the idea of escape, the tranquility and nostalgia for the lazy summer days of her childhood. The series is inspired by French’s own reflections and memories of her childhood summers spent in the lakes of Northern Minnesota.
Dive into the Psyche of the Season with "Surreal Summer"
Madelyn Jordon Fine Art is delighted to present Surreal Summer, a group exhibition featuring work by Deborah Buck, Ron Ehrlich, Samantha French, Eugene Healy, Sandrine Kern, Gary Komarin, Kate…