After running quickly to see “Informal Get Together” at Mitchell-Innes & Nash, I walked one block south and ran into Pace Gallery to see STUFF, a group exhibition of 50 artists organized by Arlene Shechet. Below are some highlights.
Pigmented ink print
Marble
Oil on canvas
Gouache on paper
The groupings and display were really lovely.
Left: Hollow Triumph
Painted bronze.
Right: Shadow Gang
Painted bronze
Oil on canvas
Gampi paper and methyl cellulose
Claes Oldenburg, Ghost Fan, 1967
Stuffed canvas with spray paint, pins, hook and wire
Left to right: The Asteroids #1, The Asteroids #2, The Asteroids #3, The Asteroids #4
Oil on canvas and framed typewritten “Dream”
I adored the black and white backdrop for this show.
Roy McMakin, A Drawing of Two teapots, 2013 Graphite on paper
Roy McMakin, Three Small Containers with Lids, 2012 Graphite on paper Richard Tuttle, TBD 7, 1976 Fence wire, paint
Stanley Whitney, Untitled, 2016 Oil on canvas
Judith Linhares, Lady of the Lake, 2022 Oil on linen
Betsy Kaufman, 5- Sided Pillow, 2020 Wool, cashmere, velvet
and needlepoint canvas
Felt blackboard eraser
Oil, graphite, spray paint and paper collage on paper
Red acrylic yarn, untwisted, four strands
Seeing the Sandback piece reminded me of the amazing Sandback installation at DIA Beacon. I need to post about a glorious day I had there with my daughter this past Spring. So much art, so little time to keep you, my dear readers, updated!
Steel, oiled finish
Urethane foam and cord
Mickalene Thomas, Interior: Blue Couch and Chair with Flowers, 2017
Color photograph and paper collage on archival board
Top row right:
Mickalene Thomas, Interior: Yellow Green and Blue Couch, 2017
Color photograph and paper collage on archival board
Bottom: Dike Blair, Untitled, 2018 Oil on aluminum
Oil on canvas board
Paper, wire, electric bulbs, bronze basin, water, fresh flowers
Mixed media
In case you are in the Hamptons, there is a great looking show with Arlene Shechet and Lynda Benglis. It was open for a short time, closing on the 28th. Let me know if you see it!