Kehinde Wiley is back in his hometown of Los Angeles, and the city is welcoming him with open arms. As an artist whose name evokes recognition, and even conversation, beyond the periphery of the contemporary art world, the Brooklyn based artist draws a crowd of eager devotees (the author not excluded) to any venue at which his work is being exhibited or discussed. With a[…..]

On view at the Deitch Projects Wooster Street Gallery is The History of the Heart in Three Rainbows, a new series of large-scale watercolor paintings by Francesco Clemente . For this series, Clemente has literally wrapped the gallery with his new water colors, creating an immersive environment for contemplation. The artist has also continues his use of capturing spiritual experiences through art. As the title[…..]

Opening this Thursday at the Showroom in New York City will be the latest installment of the Scion touring series titled, Installation 5: Self Portrait. In the Scion tradition of supporting both established and emerging artists, the proceeds from this season’s tour will benefit the art programs of the Creative Capital Foundation.The fifth Installment of the art tour features an amazing roster of artists, including,[…..]

Opening next weekend at the Stefan Stux Gallery in Chelsea will be Join or Die, new paintings and drawings by artist Scott Anderson. The included paintings continue to employ references in composition to historical religious and landscape painting, while introducing an entirely new vocabulary of distortion and deconstruction. The images drip with a hyper-color palette which cause the subject to exist within a surreal world,[…..]