Anna Samara's "Orion" Debuts at Hyacinth, Lower East Side
Greek artist Anna Samara, born in 1997, unveiled her first solo exhibition in New York titled "Orion" at Hyacinth on the Lower East Side, running from June 12 to July 19, 2026. The exhibition showcased oil paintings that challenge conventional viewer-subject power dynamics. Samara's vibrant and large-scale pieces depict hunters from a sniper's viewpoint. Notable works include "Keeping Face" (2026), "Orion's Belt" (2026), and "Devil's Advocate" (2026). Additional pieces, such as "Island Hopping" (2026) and "Vanished" (2026), delve into themes of being hunted. The show received acclaim as one of the premier painting exhibitions of Summer 2026, engaging with modern surveillance culture and the power of the gaze.
Key facts
- Anna Samara is a Greek artist born in 1997.
- "Orion" was her debut New York solo exhibition.
- The exhibition took place at Hyacinth on the Lower East Side from June 12 to July 19, 2026.
- Samara's paintings use oil on canvas to reproduce thermal imaging effects.
- The series allegorizes the politics of representation and reverses predator-prey dynamics.
- Key works include "Keeping Face," "Orion's Belt," "Devil's Advocate," "Island Hopping," and "Vanished."
- The imagery draws from nature documentaries, online archives, and popular culture.
- The exhibition was reviewed as one of the best painting shows on the Lower East Side in Summer 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Anna Samara
- Sylvia Sleigh
Institutions
- Hyacinth
Locations
- Lower East Side
- New York
- United States
- Greece