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Amy Sillman and Others Reviewed at artcritical

opinion-review · 2026-05-01

Artcritical has compiled a series of critiques highlighting current exhibitions from several artists, including Amy Sillman at Sikkema Jenkins, Alex Bag at the Whitney, David Diao at Postmasters, and Mona Hatoum at Alexander and Bonin. Additionally, a moderated conversation led by David Cohen took place at the Brooklyn Public Library, featuring insights from contributors such as Becky Brown and Carrie Moyer, among others. The publication also reflects on Julian Schnabel's film *Basquiat*, particularly noting a pivotal moment with Willem Dafoe advising the titular character against traditional employment, and commenting on the film's notably watery paint texture.

Key facts

  • Moderated by David Cohen at Brooklyn Public Library
  • Panelists: Becky Brown, Dennis Kardon, Carrie Moyer, Raphael Rubinstein, Jason Stopa
  • Includes an exchange from Facebook
  • Paint described as thinned to buttermilk consistency
  • Reference to Julian Schnabel's film Basquiat
  • Willem Dafoe plays an artist-installer at Mary Boone Gallery
  • Basquiat character replies he will show there someday
  • Reviews of Alex Bag at Whitney, David Diao at Postmasters, Mona Hatoum at Alexander and Bonin, Amy Sillman at Sikkema Jenkins

Entities

Artists

  • Amy Sillman
  • Alex Bag
  • David Diao
  • Mona Hatoum
  • Basquiat
  • Julian Schnabel
  • Willem Dafoe
  • Becky Brown
  • Dennis Kardon
  • Carrie Moyer
  • Raphael Rubinstein
  • Jason Stopa

Institutions

  • Sikkema Jenkins
  • Whitney Museum of American Art
  • Postmasters Gallery
  • Alexander and Bonin
  • Brooklyn Public Library
  • Mary Boone Gallery
  • artcritical

Locations

  • New York City
  • United States

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