Emma McIntyre's 'This Body Holds / Swamp Stuff' at David Zwirner, New York
Emma McIntyre's exhibition, titled 'This body holds / swamp stuff,' is showcased at David Zwirner's gallery located at 52 Walker Street, New York, from September 18 to October 24, 2026. This collection includes new paintings and paper works that delve into the transformative nature of paint. McIntyre, who was born in Auckland in 1990 and now resides in Los Angeles, employs materials such as oil paint, iron oxide, and oxidized copper. The exhibition’s title is inspired by a poem from Diane di Prima. Featured pieces include 'Solve et coagula,' 'This iliaster flowers like the wind,' 'Beautiful old lies,' 'Those muted those rain tones,' and the diptych 'Violet for the temple veil.' The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Key facts
- Emma McIntyre's exhibition 'This body holds / swamp stuff' is on view at David Zwirner, 52 Walker Street, Tribeca, New York, from September 18 through October 24, 2026.
- McIntyre was born in Auckland, New Zealand, in 1990 and is now based in Los Angeles.
- The exhibition title is drawn from a poem by Diane di Prima and evokes mud as a thick, life-generating substance.
- Her materials include oil paint, iron oxide, oxidized copper, oil stick, and unconventional tools and surfaces.
- In 'Solve et coagula' (2026), an oxidizing agent poured over iron-based paint produces rust-orange blooms across a gray ground.
- 'This iliaster flowers like the wind' (2026) features an impression of the artist's arms and torso in white paint near the left edge, with traces of stretcher bars visible.
- 'Beautiful old lies' (2026) uses oxidized copper paint to create a vivid azure recalling lapis lazuli in Renaissance painting, referencing Giotto di Bondone's frescoes at the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua, Italy.
- Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Entities
Artists
- Emma McIntyre
- Diane di Prima
- Giotto di Bondone
Institutions
- David Zwirner
- Scrovegni Chapel
- New York Art Life
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Tribeca
- Auckland
- New Zealand
- Los Angeles
- Padua
- Italy