23 Amazing Art Exhibitions In America | Fall 2015
This fall, there is a large selection of incredible art exhibitions taking place throughout the USA. From 13 centuries of Islamic art to 18th-century masterpieces to innovative contemporary works that will provoke thought, there is something for every art lover. We’ve selected 23 of the top exhibits happening over the next few months.
1. Trisha Baga: Orlando — Greene Naftali
Trisha Baga: Orlando — Greene Naftali
September 3 – October 3, 2015 Orlando is the second exhibition at Green Naftali for Trisha Baga, an artist known for her 3D video installations that also feature handcrafted items made with found objects. Set in the future, Orlando features references to not only the Floridian city but also the book by Virginia Woolf. Greene Naftali, 508 W. 26th St, New York, NY, USA, +1 212 463 7770
2. Katherine Bernhardt: Pablo and Efrain — Venus Over Manhattan
Katherine Bernhardt: Pablo and Efrain — Venus Over Manhattan
September 9 – October 24, 2015 Named after the twins who started the Poncili Creacion in Puerto Rico and inspired by the country, Pablo and Efrainfeatures the newest paintings by Katherine Bernhardt. Gestural works of art depicting water, sea life, and fruit, along with headphones, cigarettes and other commodities adorn the gallery in this colorful exhibit. Venus Over Manhattan, 980 Madison Ave, New York, NY, USA,+1 212 980 0700
3. Nari Ward: Breathing Directions — Lehmann Maupin
Nari Ward: Breathing Directions — Lehmann Maupin
September 9 – November 1, 2015 With a passion for places where he works along with the history and items found in said locations, Nari Ward creates large-scale abstract works on copper adorned with Congolese prayer symbols and patina shoe prints. The Breathing Directionsexhibition will also feature some sculptural pieces. Lehmann Maupin, 201 Chrystie St, New York, NY, USA, +1 212 254 0054
4. Ettore Sottsass 1955-1969 — Friedman Benda
Ettore Sottsass 1955-1969 — Friedman Benda
September 10 – October 17, 2015 Highlighting the work of the late Italian architect-designer Ettore Sottsass, this exhibition — ten years in the making — explores his work produced from 1955-1969, which happened to be his early work. From ceramics to rare furniture to lighting and more, Ettore gives a glimpse into mid-20th century Italian design and art. Friedman Benda, 515 W. 26th St, New York, NY, USA, +1 212 239 8700
5. Dana Schutz: Fight in an Elevator — Petzel
Dana Schutz: Fight in an Elevator — Petzel
September 10 – October 24, 2015 A solo exhibition featuring the works of Dana Schutz, the paintings and works on paper depict figures struggling to break free from a variety of constrictive confines. Brimming with bold colors and contorted figures, it easy to see the influence of masters such as Picasso and Matisse. Petzel, 456 W. 18th St, New York, NY, USA, +1 212 680 9467
6. Mike Kelley — Hauser & Wirth
Mike Kelley — Hauser & Wirth
September 10 – October 24, 2015 Mike Kelley features the late artist’s series Kandors, named after Superman’s birthplace. One of the significant series of his later work, the exhibit showcases magnificent sculptures along with videos plus an installation spread throughout the gallery space, all of which re-imagines Superman’s world. Hauser & Wirth, 511 W. 18th St, New York, NY, USA, +1 212 790 3900
7. Nicholas Nixon: About Forty Years — Fraenkel Gallery
Art Gallery
8. Möbelskulpturen/Furniture Works — Gagosian Gallery
Möbelskulpturen/Furniture Works — Gagosian Gallery
September 11 – November 7, 2015 Möbelskulpturen/Furniture Works features the work of the late Franz West, an artist who always believed that art should be interactive. In collaboration with the Franz West Privatstiftung, the gallery displays a variety of furniture works from chaise longues to raw linen poufs to dining chairs decked in lacquered canvas. Gagosian Gallery, 976 Madison Ave, New York, NY, USA, +1 212 744 2313
9. Catfish — Anat Ebgi
Catfish — Anat Ebgi
September 11 – October 24, 2015 Featuring the works of Petra Cortright, Kate Sticew, Letha Wilson, and Margo Wolowiec, Catfish is a group exhibition inspired by the term ‘catfish’ — slang for a person who presents a fake identity online. This show highlights a variety of abstract digital paintings, collages, and sculptures derived from representational sources, including social media, stock photos, and landscapes. Anat Ebgi, 2660 S. La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, USA, +1 310 838 2770
10. Jay DeFeo: Alter Ego — Hosfelt Gallery
Jay DeFeo: Alter Ego — Hosfelt Gallery
September 12 – October 10, 2015 A large exhibition showcasing the work of the late Jay DeFeo, Alter Ego features 55 paintings, photographs, collages, and drawings, most of which have never been exhibited before. Bringing together works from various series throughout her career and depicting how they relate to each other, this show features her affinity for creating ‘twins.’ Hosfelt Gallery, 260 Utah St, San Francisco, CA, USA, +1 415 495 5454
11. Jessica Sanders: Ambiguous Warmth — KANSAS
Jessica Sanders: Ambiguous Warmth — KANSAS
September 12 – October 18, 2015 Her first solo show at KANSAS, Jessica Sanders’ Ambiguous Warmth highlights her beeswax series. Working with beeswax allows Sanders to experiment with the material in its many forms, from liquid to solid. The exhibition is showcasing two beeswax series, which include linen saturated in beeswax and stretched onto a support along with ceramic work. KANSAS, 210 Rivington St, New York, NY, USA, +1 646 559 1423
12. Gates of the Lord: The Tradition of Krishna Paintings— The Art Institute of Chicago
Museum, Art Gallery
13. Isa Genzken — David Zwirner
Isa Genzken — David Zwirner
September 16 – October 31, 2015 Known for her two- and three-dimensional assemblages, Isa Genzken finds inspiration in everyday things and culture, including consumer goods, design, and the media to name but a few. The gallery will be displaying her most recent works that feature mannequins adorned with various items and not always clothes. David Zwirner, 525 W. 19th St, New York, NY, USA, +1 212 727 2070
14. Spirit and Matter: Masterpieces from the Keir Collections of Islamic Art — Dallas Museum of Art
Museum
15. Alex Hubbard: Basic Perversions — Maccarone
Art Gallery
Alex Hubbard: Basic Perversions — Maccarone
September 19 – December 20, 2015 Featuring new paintings by Alex Hubbard, Basic Perversions is the inaugural exhibition at the new branch of Maccarone in Los Angeles. Using industrial materials, including pigmented urethane, resin, and auto-body paints, Hubbard creates semi-translucent pieces of art that ‘play’ with light. The will show will display over a dozen pieces. Maccarone, 300 S. Mission Rd, Los Angeles, CA, USA, +1 323 406 2587
16. Super Indian: Fritz Scholder, 1967-1980 — Denver Art Museum
Building, Museum
17. Alberto Burri: The Trauma of Painting — Guggenheim
Art Gallery, Building, Museum, School
18. Seeing Nature: Landscape Masterworks from the Paul G. Allen Family Collection — Portland Art Museum
Museum
19. Robert Rauschenberg: Anagrams, Arcadian Retreats, Anagrams (A Pun) — Pace
Robert Rauschenberg: Anagrams, Arcadian Retreats, Anagrams (A Pun) — Pace
October 23 – December 12, 2015 In collaboration with the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, Pace will be presenting the exhibition, Anagrams, Arcadian Retreats, Anagrams (A Pun), of the late works of Rauschenberg, who’s known for his combines — a combination of sculptures and painting. The exhibition will include works from Rauschenberg’s previous shows (during the 1990s) at the gallery. Pace, 534 W. 25th St, New York, NY, USA, +1 212 929 7000
20. Hippie Modernism: The Struggle for Utopia — Walker Art Center
Hippie Modernism: The Struggle for Utopia — Walker Art Center
October 24, 2015 – February 28, 2016 This exhibition will explore the counterculture of the 1960s and early 1970s along with the art, architecture, and design of the time, looking at the manners in which they intersected and how artists were experimenting and searching for a utopia. A wide variety of media from experimental furniture to experimental film and more will be highlighted, all which of transport you back in time. Walker Art Center, 1750 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, USA,+1 612 375 7600
21. Audubon to Warhol: The Art of American Still Life — Philadelphia Museum of Art
Building, Museum, Art Gallery
22. Alfred Stieglitz and the 19th Century — The Art Institute of Chicago
Museum, Art Gallery
23. Jackson Pollock: A Survey — The Museum of Modern Art
Art Gallery, Building, Museum, Opera House
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