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…
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,…
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 the Brooklyn Museum, the Wonderful World of El Anatsui
Brooklyn, NEW YORK—The fifth floor of the Brooklyn Museum is the site of one of the most fascinating exhibitions on view in New York City. “Gravity and Grace: Monumental Works by El Anatsui”…
