Nicole Eisenman presents introspective exhibition 'Fallen Angels' at Hauser & Wirth

Artist Nicole Eisenman is currently showing an exhibition titled 'Fallen Angels' at Hauser & Wirth. The presentation includes eleven recent paintings and three sculptural works. This collection represents a shift from Eisenman's typical approach, moving away from expansive, populated scenes toward more intimate, focused compositions. The artworks explore three primary settings associated with middle-class existence: domestic spaces, workplaces, and coastal environments. Most paintings are modest in scale, fitting traditional easel dimensions. Two sculptures incorporate furniture items from the artist's own studio, giving them an incidental found-object quality. This exhibition contrasts with Eisenman's established reputation for creating dense, narrative-rich scenes filled with characters. Instead, 'Fallen Angels' emphasizes quiet observation and sustained attention to ordinary surroundings. Figures within the works appear pensive, hesitant, or engaged in repetitive actions. Time seems to slow within these familiar locales. The exhibition suggests that home and professional environments have increasingly merged, while leisure spaces offer no true respite. This body of work demonstrates Eisenman's continued artistic evolution, focusing on subtlety rather than grand spectacle.