Sarah Sze Unveils New 2026 Paintings at Yale University Art Gallery
"Images in Translation," an exhibition at the Yale University Art Gallery, showcases the work of artist Sarah Sze, curated by Keely Orgeman, the Gallery's Seymour H. Knox, Jr., Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art. This display includes Sze's latest paintings, making their public debut, alongside a previously created, large-scale sculpture. Born in 1969 and residing in New York, Sze received her B.A. in 1991. Renowned for her innovative approach that intertwines painting and sculpture with drawing, installation, photography, printmaking, and video, the exhibition contrasts her recent works with the earlier sculpture, exploring the intersections and distinctions between these two aspects of her artistic practice. Both collections feature imagery drawn from personal experiences and popular culture, including scenes from her studio, challenging traditional artistic hierarchies.
Key facts
- The Yale University Art Gallery presents "Sarah Sze: Images in Translation."
- The exhibition is curated by Keely Orgeman, the Gallery's Seymour H. Knox, Jr., Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art.
- It highlights New York–based artist Sarah Sze, born in 1969, who received a B.A. in 1991.
- New paintings by Sze are publicly displayed for the first time.
- An earlier, room-size sculpture is shown alongside the new paintings.
- Sze is known for challenging the static nature of painting and sculpture by blending these art forms.
- Her practice incorporates drawing, installation, photography, printmaking, and video.
- The exhibition considers points at which Sze's paintings and sculptures diverge and converge, with both integrating imagery from popular and personal sources, including scenes from her studio.
Entities
Artists
- Sarah Sze
- Keely Orgeman
Institutions
- Yale University Art Gallery
Locations
- New Haven
- United States
- New York