
Old School at Zwirner & Wirth New York
by ArtJetSet
The Zwiner & Wirth Gallery in New York summer exhibition, Old School, presents an imaginative look at Dutch old masters reinterpreted by the phenomenon of contemporary artists appropriating and re-interpreting these old school themes and imagery. Showing how contemporary painting has borrowed from historical cannons of portaiture creating a very beautiful and thoughtful show. Glen Brown’s paintings with a sultry velvty texture of painting. Glen Brown’s use of Dutch momento mori iconography, of still life and musical instruments. Djordje Ozbolt […]
Categories: New York - Chelsea • Tags: Berlinda de Bruyckere, Djordje Ozbolt, Elizabeth Peyton, Glen Brown, John Currin, Zwirner Wirth