Anna T. Gregor’s 'Collected Essays' at D·D·D·D· Pictures: Shattered Compositions and Art-Historical Echoes
At D·D·D·D· Pictures located at 79 Leonard Street in New York, Anna T. Gregor showcased "Collected Essays," an exhibition running from September 9 to October 10, 2026. The collection included paintings characterized by fragmented compositions that obscure realistic observations. Utilizing materials such as oil paint, rabbit skin glue, tempera, shellac, marble dust, and metal leaf, Gregor's works like "After the Annunciation" draw inspiration from Philip Guston’s "Martial Memory," blending depth with flatness. Pieces such as "Don’t Look Back (After the Burning of Sodom)" manipulate cubist perspectives. Realism is selectively conveyed through objects like a power strip, encouraging viewers to engage with the painted surfaces and form their interpretations. The review was penned by Milan Michaud, a painter based in Brooklyn.
Key facts
- Anna T. Gregor’s exhibition "Collected Essays" was on view at D·D·D·D· Pictures, 79 Leonard Street, New York, NY, from September 9 to October 10, 2026.
- Gregor’s paintings use oil paint, rabbit skin glue, tempera, shellac, marble dust, and metal leaf.
- She paints from life using distorted mirrors while engaging with art history.
- The painting "After the Annunciation" contains a graphic specter of Philip Guston’s early work "Martial Memory" (1941).
- Works such as "Don’t Look Back (After the Burning of Sodom)" and "After Mademoiselle V…in the Costume of an Espada" recall cubist manipulations of perspective.
- Gregor selectively imparts grounding realism through objects like a power strip, a piece of tape with writing, and implied household objects.
- The review was contributed by Milan Michaud, a Brooklyn-based painter.
- The exhibition title is "Anna T. Gregor: Collected Essays."
Entities
Artists
- Anna T. Gregor
- Philip Guston
- Milan Michaud
Institutions
- D·D·D·D· Pictures
- Hauser & Wirth
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Brooklyn