Zoya Cherkassky Explores American Life in 'American Cooking' at Fort Gansevoort
The exhibition 'American Cooking' by Zoya Cherkassky is currently on display at Fort Gansevoort in New York, running until November 7. This showcase features a collection of new paintings and drawings that delve into the everyday rituals of life in the U.S., a subject Cherkassky began exploring after her relocation to the country 18 months prior. Originally from Ukraine, raised in Israel, and previously living in Germany, she describes her identity as 'scattered.' The exhibition takes its name from an old cookbook discovered near her studio in Long Island and presents scenes of daily life influenced by realism, incorporating themes of Jewish identity, politics, and migration with a touch of humor. Noteworthy pieces include 'Alexander Galper is Reading His Stories,' 'The Sandwich Shop,' and 'The New American Gothic,' all created in 2026.
Key facts
- Zoya Cherkassky's exhibition 'American Cooking' is at Fort Gansevoort, New York, until November 7.
- Cherkassky moved to the United States a year and a half ago.
- She was born in Ukraine, grew up in Israel, and lived in Germany for five years.
- The exhibition is named after a vintage cookbook she found near her Long Island studio.
- The works depict everyday rituals, often involving food, as well as playgrounds, subways, and pavements.
- Cherkassky's paintings explore themes of Jewish identity, politics, and migration through humor.
- She studied at an art school in Kyiv, where annual assignments included 'How I Spent My Summer.'
- The exhibition includes paintings dated 2026, such as 'The New American Gothic' and 'Red Shabbos.'
Entities
Artists
- Zoya Cherkassky
- Alexander Galper
- Hannah Silver
- Grant Wood
- Roger Malbert
Institutions
- Fort Gansevoort
- Wallpaper*
- Art Institute of Chicago
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Ukraine
- Israel
- Germany
- Long Island
- Kyiv
- Jordan