Steven Shearer's first UK solo show in 20 years at David Zwirner London
David Zwirner London is hosting 'In My Moody Muse', a solo exhibition of Canadian artist Steven Shearer, marking his first UK solo presentation in nearly two decades. The show features new figurative oil paintings, significant loans of recent works, and a selection of drawings that explore his engagement with portraiture. Shearer's practice blends canonical art history with contemporary references, drawing from a vast archive of found images. His work spans painting, drawing, assemblage, sculpture, and installation, often engaging classical subjects like the artist in their studio. The exhibition precedes a forthcoming solo show at the Aspen Art Museum in summer 2027.
Key facts
- Steven Shearer's first UK solo show in nearly 20 years
- Exhibition titled 'In My Moody Muse' at David Zwirner London
- Includes new figurative oil paintings, recent works, and drawings
- Focuses on the genre of portraiture
- Shearer is a Canadian artist
- His practice combines art history with contemporary found images
- Works span painting, drawing, assemblage, sculpture, and installation
- Upcoming solo exhibition at Aspen Art Museum in summer 2027
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- David Zwirner
- Aspen Art Museum
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Aspen