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…
At ACA Galleries, American Stories by Faith Ringgold
NEW YORK—Today, Faith Ringgold is closely identified with her legendary story quilts—mixed media works that combine painting and fiber craft to create narratives about African American life, race and place. Perhaps her most…
At Skoto Gallery, Aimé Mpané Explores the Legacy of his Homeland
NEW YORK—Skoto Gallery promotes primarily the work of a talented group of accomplished and emerging contemporary African artists. Its current exhibition, featuring works by Congolese artist Aimé Mpané, is both somber and hopeful,…
Airan Kang’s Illuminated Bookshelf
NEW YORK—Somehow, Airan Kang‘s lighted paintings and illuminated books draw viewer’s attention to the subjects and titles of the books she has selected, rather than to the technological elements she has introduced to…
