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Jeannette Montgomery Barron's "Table Tops" and "Mirrors" at Neverstill Wines

exhibition · 2026-07-21

A new exhibition at Neverstill Wines in Hudson, New York, pairs the photographer's intimate series with the tasting room's atmosphere. Known for portraits of Mapplethorpe, Basquiat, Cindy Sherman, and Willem Dafoe, Montgomery Barron now shows "Table Tops"—iPhone shots of found meals, often from Italy—and "Mirrors," a decades-long project begun in 1991 after a friend's death from AIDS. The mirrors, two in number, are photographed repeatedly in color, serving as self-portraits. Curated by Victoria Hood of Agency Esta and Theo Coulombe of Standard Space, the show was installed in July and runs through December 31. The photographer describes the installation process as creative and enjoyable, noting that works were selected from her Connecticut studio and resonated immediately with the space.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled 'Introspection and the Shared Table' at Neverstill Wines in Hudson, New York.
  • Features two series: 'Table Tops' (iPhone photographs of found meals) and 'Mirrors' (ongoing since 1991).
  • 'Mirror #1' was taken in 1991 after a close friend died of AIDS.
  • Montgomery Barron uses an iPhone 15, starting with an iPhone 4.
  • Curated by Victoria Hood (Agency Esta) and Theo Coulombe (Standard Space).
  • Works selected from the artist's studio in South Kent, Connecticut.
  • Installation took place in July; exhibition runs through December 31.
  • The photographer's husband, James, encouraged the 'Mirrors' series and serves as editor.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Neverstill Wines
  • Agency Esta
  • Standard Space

Locations

  • Hudson
  • New York
  • Italy
  • South Kent
  • Connecticut

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