Allison Katz Returns to Manhattan with Hauser & Wirth Solo Show
Allison Katz, a painter originally from Montreal who spent seven years in New York, has not exhibited in Manhattan for more than ten years. Her first solo exhibition with Hauser & Wirth at their Wooster Street venue signifies a significant comeback for this mid-career artist. Entitled "Outta the Bag," the show showcases a collection of paintings inspired by New York, featuring its museums and skyscrapers, including a humorously diminutive piece titled "Big Apple." Katz relocated to New York in 2006 to pursue an MFA at Columbia University, studying under Amy Sillman and Charline von Heyl. After the exhibition preview, she shared her excitement about returning, highlighting the city’s unique energy and her desire to contribute meaningfully.
Key facts
- Allison Katz's debut solo show in Manhattan with Hauser & Wirth on Wooster Street.
- The exhibition is titled 'Outta the Bag.'
- Katz lived in New York for seven years but hadn't shown in Manhattan for over a decade.
- The show includes New York–centric paintings of museums and skyscrapers.
- A composition titled 'Big Apple' is described as ironically small.
- Katz moved to New York in 2006 to attend Columbia's MFA program.
- She studied with painters Amy Sillman and Charline von Heyl at Columbia.
- Katz described New York as having 'a very special energy.'
Entities
Artists
- Allison Katz
- Amy Sillman
- Charline von Heyl
Institutions
- Hauser & Wirth
- Columbia University
Locations
- New York
- Manhattan
- Montreal
Sources
- Artsy —