Artist JR is Showing the World the Power of Portraits
NEW YORK—French artist JR gained wide recognition after receiving the first-ever TED Prize in 2011. Known for his socially conscious and politically motivated street art, JR announced he would use the award funds…
Gone But Not Forgotten: Benny Andrews, the ‘People’s Painter’
NEW YORK—Michael Rosenfeld Gallery is presenting a rare opportunity to view the work of Benny Andrews (1930-2006), 36 narrative-rich paintings produced between 1964 and 2005. The first comprehensive survey of his work since…
Hang Time at Frieze New York
NEW YORK—Hoovering just above our visitors heads like elegant chandeliers or magically floating with the aid of invisible wire, some of the most graceful, striking works at Frieze New York were suspended in…
Jessica Drenk: Transforming Functional Objects into Organic Works of Art
NEW YORK—Jessica Drenk transforms everyday objects into organic works of art. Her unique sculptures appear to be plucked from nature. At the Pulse New York contemporary art fair, Adah Rose Gallery of Kensington,…
Hidden Treasures at Frieze New York: Works by Black Artists
NEW YORK—The Frieze New York art fair was staged in an enormous white tent with endless aisles where booth after booth featured the latest in contemporary art, but few works by black artists….
