Lisa Yuskavage's Studio Worlds at David Zwirner, New York
Lisa Yuskavage's solo exhibition at David Zwirner in New York, running from May 14 to June 26, 2026, presents a range of works from large triptychs to small compositions, including paintings and collages. The show features her signature topless, affectless female figures in studio settings, as seen in the leading work 'The Joy of Painting' (2025), which includes a self-portrait of the artist asleep. A series of collages on Color-aid paper, such as 'Night Classes in Color Theory, Lesson One: Green VI' (2026), explore color theory using pastel, egg tempera, gouache, and collage. The exhibition reflects Yuskavage's ongoing investigation into painting's fundamental elements.
Key facts
- Lisa Yuskavage's solo show at David Zwirner, New York, from May 14 to June 26, 2026.
- Works include paintings and mixed-media collages, from triptychs to small compositions.
- The painting 'The Joy of Painting' (2025) depicts a studio with topless women and a sleeping figure resembling the artist.
- Collages on Color-aid paper use pastel, egg tempera, gouache, and collage.
- Work 'Night Classes in Color Theory, Lesson One: Green VI' (2026) is part of a series exploring green hues.
- The exhibition is located at 533 West 19th Street, New York.
- Yuskavage's work often features surreal nude women as chorus-like figures.
- The show includes a self-portrait of the artist asleep in 'The Joy of Painting'.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- David Zwirner
Locations
- New York
- United States
- 533 West 19th Street