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Alice Neel's McCarthy-Era Trial Drawings Head to Auction

market-auction · 2026-10-01

Hyperallergic has reported that Alice Neel's drawings from the McCarthy era will be auctioned soon, although details regarding the auction house, date, and specific lots remain undisclosed. In other art-related news, several exhibitions are set to open: AINA Gallery's debut show, "Other Stories — A Genealogy for the Present," focuses on contemporary and modern non-Western art. Another exhibition, running from September 26 to August 29, 2027, explores the lasting impact of feminist art on today's artistic landscape. The Delaware Art Museum will showcase Neel's latest works, featuring both recent large-scale paintings and earlier pieces on paper. Furthermore, LACMA, The Met, and others will offer print and drawing sessions both online and in person throughout October, showcasing a variety of artistic practices and historical narratives.

Key facts

  • Alice Neel's McCarthy-era trial drawings are going to auction.
  • The auction was reported by Hyperallergic.
  • AINA Gallery's inaugural exhibition is titled "Other Stories — A Genealogy for the Present."
  • The exhibition on feminist artistic practice is on view from September 26 to August 29, 2027.
  • The Delaware Art Museum presents a solo exhibition of an artist's recent large-scale paintings and early works on paper.
  • LACMA, The Met, and more host print and drawing-focused sessions in October.
  • The sessions are available in person and online.
  • The source URL is https://hyperallergic.com/alice-neels-mccarthy-era-trial-drawings-go-to-auction.

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  • Hyperallergic
  • AINA Gallery
  • Delaware Art Museum
  • LACMA
  • The Met

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