An installation view of the exhibition “Willem de Kooning: Endless Painting” at Gagosian. Photograph by Maris Hutchinson. Artwork © 2025 The Willem de Kooning Foundation/ Artists Rights society (ARS, New York Alongside Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning has long been considered one of the twin pillars of abstract expressionism. But his most cited works, his […]
Satellite Collective’s Kevin Draper and Lora Robertson On Making Art in Turbulent Times
Kevin Draper and Lora Robertson’s works in conversation at Mriya Gallery. Roman Gorbun Photography Back in 2016, then-Observer contributor Wayne Northcross—now co-curator of the 2026 Detroit Queer Biennial, among other appellations—filed a brief update on a “stylish art collective” that, since 2010, had been “bringing together choreographers, visual artists, composers, writers and musicians to collaborate […]
Building a Living Archive at the Guggenheim: An Interview with Rashid Johnson
Rashid Johnson recently opened an expansive career survey in New York. Photo: David Heald © Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, New York Being honored with a solo exhibition at the Guggenheim is arguably one of the most significant milestones an American artist can achieve. Despite the curatorial challenges posed by its distinctive architecture, the museum’s spiraling […]
U-Haul Gallery’s Mobile Model Takes Art to the Streets
By turning rental trucks into exhibition spaces, U-Haul Gallery challenges the conventions of brick-and-mortar galleries. Jack Chase of Uhaul Gallery During the jam-packed New York art week, you may have spotted a nondescript U-Haul truck parked outside any one of the city’s main fairs or high-profile gallery openings. It stands to reason—U-Haul, with its relatively […]
Six Decades On, Joan Jonas Is Still Leaving Space for Mystery
Joan Jonas’ evolving practice explores a wide variety of themes without ever reducing them to simple narratives. Photo: Toby Coulson To experience the work of renowned multimedia artist Joan Jonas is a bit like trying to articulate the origins of the universe. Her mediums span video, performance, sculpture, drawing, literature, found objects—and elements like wind, […]
Billionaire Edward Zeng On Building a Tech-First Art Foundation to Confront What Comes Next
Each show in “ARTECHISM” explores the intersection of art, technology and the future of humanity. Artech Art Foundation In recent years, the possibilities at the intersection of art and technology have drawn growing attention from practitioners on both sides, as digital visual expression and technologies like A.I. become increasingly pervasive, shaping not only communication but […]
How Painter Feng Xiao-Min Bridges Cultures With His Brush of Light
Feng Xiao-Min, Composition n°6.4.23, 2023; acrylic on canvas, 195 x 130 cm | 76.8 x 51.2 in. Courtesy of the artist, Opera Gallery, and © On White Wall Born in Shanghai in 1959 into a family of intellectuals, Feng Xiao-Min began studying Chinese ink painting and calligraphy at an early age. Nearly thirty years later, […]
Christie’s Isabella Lauria Talks Basquiat, Market Shifts and What Makes a Masterpiece
Isabella Lauria. CHRISTIE’S IMAGES LTD. 2025 It’s the week of the big spring auctions in New York, and art collectors with a little left over in their pockets from the fair weekend now turn their attention to the big three houses. Last May Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Phillips sold $1.4 billion during this season, a 22 […]
Florida’s Bunker Artspace Reveals the Wit and Range of Collector Beth DeWoody’s Discerning Eye
An installation view of “A Wing and a Prayer” at The Bunker Artspace in West Palm Beach. Photo: Charles Roussel Beth Rudin DeWoody has, over the years, amassed what is arguably one of the most extensive and eclectic collections of contemporary art, both in scale and scope. Known for her discerning eye and steadfast support […]
Tina Kim On Dansaekhwa, Diplomacy and Effective Canon Building
Tina Kim has emerged as a key force in elevating Korean modern and contemporary art on the global stage. Photos by Vincent Tullo | Courtesy Tina Kim Gallery Few people—aside from perhaps her mother—have played as pivotal a role in positioning South Korea on the global art map as New York-based dealer Tina Kim. Born […]