Richard Pousette-Dart
1960’s through 1980’s Survey
PACE
The youngest abstract expressionist of the group created very geometric artwork that still has the power to transfix the viewer and draw them in with the repetitive brush stroke so evenly placed. Very Op-Arty in its presentation. Cool show, check it out through February 14, 2015
James Walsh
Barry Campbell Gallery
Luscious canvasses with massive amounts of acrylic paint in a super thick impasto style. These painterly pieces draw you in and harken back to the abstract expressionist era. You can get lost in the paint—which is the whole purpose. Check it out!
Andy Warhol
Piss Paintings
The new Skarstedt Gallery in Chelsea opened with a comparison show between Yves Klein and Andy Warhol entitled Fire Paintings (Klein) and Oxidation Paintings (Andy). I’ve heard about the Piss paintings before, but had never seen them hung in a gallery. They are very reminiscent of abstract expressionist work, and are quite stunning in their coloration. I particularly like the photo of Andy as you walk in the gallery of him sitting on the toilet. It works. Check it out.
Robert Longo “Gang of Cosmos”
April 10 - May 23rd
Amazing reconstructions of famous abstract expressionist artworks—all executed in charcoal. Very painterly and richly detailed. Pictured above Robert Longo and Art Collector Monica Welsh. There is a sister show at Petzel Gallery that is awe inspiring. Check it out.
Metro Pictures Gallery 519 West 24th Street, NYC