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Dan Rice
estate is represented by Philip Douglas Fine Art. A regular at Cedar Tavern inNYC and an instructor at Black Mountain College, Rice’s painting style had much in common with his fellow abstract expressionists—large scale, bold brushwork, and of course abstract. He balked at having that label applied to him. He…
Hayley Quentin
like Cat is a Hopper Prize finalist. They create (not all abstract) introspective, resonant works informed by science-fiction, mysticism, wisdom traditions, and a human’s experience. I picked up a strong Symbolist vibe from these, her voice reminds me of Emil and Agnes and Clarence. More (and more artists on this…
Cat Spilman
is a Hopper Prize finalist. (Artsy says) Spilman’s work addresses the themes of distance and separation, belonging, modern feminism, and motherhood. More #catspilman
Jameson Magrogan
like Kosuke shows at Rainrain gallery. Magrogan does not paint in any traditional sense of the term; he sculpts. In their practice, the durational process of painting glitches into multiple, overlapping temporalities. More #jamesonmagrogan
Catalina Arocena
has work up at Oneoneone atm. Including two images below because the artist is showing new work on rice paper, and work from the early 2000s on raw silk. In the latter case, it was hard for me not to think about the state of abstract painting in the that…
Ronny Quevedo
was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador and lives and works in New York, NY. Quevedo’s practice spans installation, drawings, and prints, incorporating and subverting aspects of abstraction, painting, collage, cartography, and sports imagery. Deeply engaged with notions of identity, Quevedo reenvisions pre- and post-colonial iconographies. They show with Alexander Gray. #ronnyquevedo
Phượng-Duyên Hải Nguyễn
Sommer Browning reviews Thương / Nhớ, a textile installation by Phượng-Duyên Hải Nguyễn that evokes memory and lived human experience, for Burnaway. More #phuongduyenhainguyen
Claudy Jongstra
is renowned worldwide for her textile artworks and architectural installations that draw from her multifaceted approach, uniting artistry and ecological stewardship in a profound and enduring artist-activist vision. More #claudyjongstra
Roberto Jamora
like Alexandra gets a nod in the newest South edition of New American Paintings. More #robertojamora
Stanley Whitney
On the final day of Black History Month, I want to give snaps to my favorite living painter, who happens to be a person of color, Stanley Whitney. At the highest level, I actually don’t have anything to add to what’s been written about him, other than I have wanted…
Rush Baker IV
embraces uncertainty in his painting practice, exploring the tension between destruction and reconstruction, using abstraction as a strategy to alter preconceived ideas. He is an instructor at SAIC in Chicago. More #rushbakeriv
Alexandra McGowan
gets snaps in the most recent South edition of New American Painting. They are “drawn to the parallels between (their,) human body and the natural environment.” More (Maybe also check out Emma and Jane) #alexandramcgowan
Marcus Mangiani
like Sharon has shown with CLEA RSKY a project-based space that showcases artistic experimentation and irreverent exhibition formats. Marcus’ work explores the transformative power of light. Drawing from his lived experience within the carceral system (much like Sherril), Manganni first developed techniques such as reflection, refraction, and sun mapping while…
Ariel Mitchell
Is in Street Corner Conversations with Sharon and Wendy. Mitchell’s work explores boundaries and control. Beginning with a linen surface lying flat on a table, she dribbles white acrylic and clear medium, smooshing it intuitively with her fingers. Once dry, she chooses oil colors straight from the tubes. Using a…
Wendy Fulenwider Liszt
is in Street Corner Conversations at McBride / Dillman with Sharon and Ariel Mitchell. approaches painting as a site of reconstitution. (From the gallery) “Drawing from experiences of impact, imbalance and illumination, she treats paint as both skin and medium, layering translucent and opaque color, then sanding, scraping and carving…
Jack Whitten
Jack had a really great moment in 2025, and deservedly so- Helen Molesworth put his retrospective at the top of her “best shows” list (link is to her year end wrap on the David Zwirner pod “Dialogues”). I did not get to see The Messenger but I did see to…
Butt Johnson
is in V-Effect at Halsey which gets a nod from Two Coats in their February gallery guide. Below is layers of marker, gel ink and ballpoint on Bristol board. More (IG, hit this link to get close ups on below) #buttjohnson
Joshua Adeyemi
(From Artsy) Adeyemi (b. 1991, Nigeria) is a Neo-traditional artist living and working in Lagos. His mixed-media practice transforms materials such as pallet wood, fabric, leather, aluminum cans, and paper into layered compositions that balance figurative and abstract elements. Drawing on African motifs, symbols, and patterns, Adeyemi’s work explores themes…
Amy Pleasant
(From Reynolds Gallery) is pleased to announce the opening of Within, a solo exhibition of work by Amy; (from me) if you liked Adam’s work these will probably resonate. More #amypleasant
Adam Simon
who has been mentioned on this blog many times (in their capacity as a writer) is showing at Ptolemy with Larry and Michele. There are definitely recognizable shapes in their work. More #adamsimon
Barbara Owen
is one half of Slip at Overlap (with Olivia Baldwin*). She is particularly drawn to and work within the themes of landscape, femininity, and beauty. *Two Coats published a conversation between Barbara and Olivia in the context of their exhibit More #barbaraowens UPDATE apologies to Barbara for initially publishing a…
Choong Sup Lim
Ben Godward says, in the context of Lim’s show “Yard” (Madang) at Shin Gallery, that they don’t paint their sculptures but rather find the color in the city. Ben also notes that while Western artists look to use Western aesthetics to illuminate Eastern philosophy, Choong does the reverse. More (from…
Rodney McMillian
Artsy notes galleries and museums are featuring shows of exceptional Black artists who are tackling complex subjects from housing policy to interpersonal relationships. Vielmetter in LA gets a nod for their exhibit Some Lives in the Sunshine featuring Rodney (Suzanne also gets flowers, once again). More #rodneymcmillian
Peter Schuyff
was interviewed recently by Noah Becker, founder and writer at Whitehot Magazine, in the context of his newest in London at Massimo de Carlo. More #peterschuyff
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