Who is showing in Chelsea right now?

My History of Composition class took a field trip to Chelsea yesterday, and I could not resist taking some photos for this blog. On view at Ethan Cohen New York is a show titled CHOCO·PIE PROPAGANDA, by Korean-American Polipop (Political Pop artist) Mina Cheon. Her artwork is intriguing and everyone leaves with a delicious Choco Pie! PPOW Gallery is showing work by Robin F. Williams, a group of bright and large paintings of men.  Figurative and still life paintings by William Bailey are on view now at Betty Cunningham Gallery, my personal favorite of the tour. Finally at Andrea Rosen Gallery there is a highly illusionist installation by David Altmejd, sure to take you on a roller coaster of sensations. Go and have fun!

William Bailey talking to my class about his paintings

Italian Master Drawings from the Princeton University Art Museum

On view now until May 11th at Princeton University Art Museum is a wonderful show of Italian Master drawings mostly from the Renaissance.  The show includes artists such as Luca Cambiaso, Guercino, Tiepolo, Tintoretto, Parmigianino, but also more modern artists such as Modigliani.  You will find three rooms full of small to extra large drawings and etchings and even a few paintings. It is an impressive collection that is sure to make you want to go back. I know I will!

Pierfrancesco Alberti, An Academy of Painters, about 1600

Parmigianino, Young Woman Carrying a Vessel, late 1530

Steven Assael's New Drawings at Forum Gallery, NYC

Steven Assael is a very well liked teacher at School of Visual Arts and New York Academy of Art and an accomplished artist. He is currently showing a number of new drawings at Forum Gallery, and they are beautiful.  The exhibition runs from November 21, 2013 until February 1, 2014.  The gallery is a bit hard to find, on 5th Ave in the building across from Trump Tower, on the 2nd floor. Definitely worth the trip!

Martha Erlebacher, Yoyoi Kusama and more

Now is a great time to check out art shows in NYC.  I got lots of recommendations, so here we go:

Martha Erlebacker Retrospective is still on display at New York Academy of Art until November 24th.  Martha Erlebecker was 'a contemporary master of representational art and a formidable educator'.  Her work inspired many generations of figurative artists, and the show is a must see!

Yoyoi Kusama is exhibiting at David Zwirner in Chelsea.  'The centerpiece is Kusama's newest mirrored infinity room [...] it features a shallow reflecting pool as it's floor and hundreds of multicolored LED lights.' There is a line at the entrance, so go early. 

Gallery Henoch  presents works by seven contemporary painters titled 'The City'.  Some of the artists included are Sharon Sprung, Alexandra Pacula and Max Ferguson. Go see it, if you like representational art, inspired by New York City.

Tony Scherman's 'fictional portraiture' is on display at Winston Wachter Fine Art.  His works are 'renowned for his encaustic technique', and this show is centered around Shakespeare's Hamlet.  See it if you like unique portraiture with a modern twist.

So many more shows to talk about and not enough time!

Here are some pics from current exhibitions,

Yayoi Kusama

Yayoi Kusama

Martha Erlebacher

Martha Erlebacher

Arcadia Contemporary opens its doors

If you love the contemporary representational art scene, you must check out Arcadia Gallery in Soho NYC.  The gallery reopened on Sept 19th, after undergoing renovations during the summer under its new name: Arcadia Contemporary.  To my relief many of the same artists still show there, such as Casey Baugh, and Jeremy Lipking.  Here are some pics from the opening reception of their new Small Works exhibition (currently on view), and links for more info.  Enjoy!

Arcadia's website: http://arcadiafinearts.com/

Check out this blog for more information regarding the changes that went on over the summer at Arcadia:
http://underpaintings.blogspot.com/2013/09/arcadia-gallery-redefining-contemporary.html

New York Academy of Art Summer Exhibition at Allegra Laviola Gallery

Today is the last day of the New York Academy of Art' Seventh Annual Summer Exhibition, taking place at Allegra Laviola Gallery, on the Lower East Side.  The show provides a good overview of the school's artistic community, exhibiting work by students, alumni, and faculty members.  Each artist brings a unique style to the table, from traditional realism, to abstract modern art.  The variety is refreshing, it gives charm and character to the show, and makes it accessible to a wide audience.  Definitely a must see!

View of the exhibition

A group of artworks

Dina Brodsky Gone, 2013 Painting, oil on plexiglass 7” diameter

Dik F. Liu Three Metal Containers, 2012 Painting, oil on panel 12 x 12”

Peter Drake Three Nurses, 2012 Painting, acrylic on canvas (also includes 2:07 minute video) 26 x 36”

More paintings hanging in the show

PATRICIA WATWOOD at DACIA Gallery

I recently stopped by Dacia Gallery, in NYC, to see the works of Patricia Watwood.  Her show titled 'Venus Apocalypse' is comprised of  a dozen paintings and drawings in which "the artist places female nudes within dystopian urban landscapes." You can read more about the show's concept here. Her work is innovative and skillfully executed.  The viewer will be surprised I think, as I was, by the interesting juxtaposition of contemporary themes, and props (see frame below) and classical subjects (Venus, Fallen Angels).  Check it out if you are in the area!