Josh Smith's 'Destiny' Series Debuts at Galerie Eva Presenhuber in Zurich
Josh Smith's upcoming series, 'Destiny' (2025), showcases the Grim Reaper riding a bicycle while wielding a scythe against the backdrop of New York. This collection is part of his eighth solo exhibition at Galerie Eva Presenhuber in Zurich, running until December 11. In a recent interview with CULTURED, Smith elaborated on his artistic methods and studio routines. Born in 1976 in Okinawa, Japan, and later raised in East Tennessee, he currently resides in New York. His artwork, which draws inspiration from expressive figurative Modernism, features themes such as palm trees and skeletons, and is included in prominent collections like the Centre Pompidou and MoMA. Additionally, Smith is venturing into music, with his debut album set for release in August 2025 and another anticipated by late 2026.
Key facts
- Josh Smith's 'Destiny' series (2025) features the Grim Reaper in New York locations.
- 'Destiny' is the centerpiece of Smith's eighth solo exhibition at Galerie Eva Presenhuber in Zurich, on view through December 11.
- Smith was born in 1976 in Okinawa, Japan, raised in East Tennessee, and lives in New York.
- His work is in the collections of Centre Pompidou, Museum of Modern Art, and the Broad.
- Smith works late into the night, starting around 6 p.m., and collaborates with KT Hickman.
- He released a self-titled debut album in August 2025 and plans another before the end of 2026.
- Smith cites Christopher Wool's advice: 'No risk, no reward.'
- He splurges on canvas and paint, reuses containers, and buys stretchers from Soho Art Materials.
Entities
Artists
- Josh Smith
- Richard Prince
- Christopher Wool
- Jean Baudrillard
- KT Hickman
- Megan
Institutions
- Galerie Eva Presenhuber
- Centre Pompidou
- Museum of Modern Art
- The Broad
- Soho Art Materials
- CULTURED
Locations
- Okinawa
- Japan
- East Tennessee
- New York
- Paris
- Los Angeles
- Zurich
- Switzerland