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Arturo Herrera's 2006 Collage Exhibition at Sikkema Jenkins & Co.

exhibition · 2026-04-22

Arturo Herrera showcased 40 mixed media collages at Sikkema Jenkins & Co. in New York from October 21 to November 25, 2006. Each piece measured 98 ½ x 48 ½ inches, creating a cohesive format that highlighted variations on a visual theme. The collages were inspired by illustrations of a young boy and an old dwarf playing an accordion, though these references became nearly unrecognizable in most works. Only "#6BF4" (2006) and "#29 BF3" (2006) retained recognizable elements of the boy's face and instrument. Herrera incorporated wallpaper and op-art motifs, featuring vibrant color combinations. While some pieces like "#24BB5" (2006) displayed clear linear clusters, others created fragmented surfaces through overlapping patterns, maintaining visual intrigue throughout the exhibition.

Key facts

  • Exhibition dates: October 21 – November 25, 2006
  • Location: Sikkema Jenkins & Co., 530 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011
  • Number of works: 40 mixed media collages on paper
  • Uniform size: 98 ½ x 48 ½ inches
  • Source material: illustrations of an old dwarf and a young boy playing an accordion
  • Two works with discernible source traces: "#6BF4" (2006) and "#29 BF3" (2006)
  • Techniques include wallpaper/op-art patterns, linear tangles, cutouts, stencils, sprays, drips, splotches
  • Artistic goal: disorientation through obliteration of representational forms

Entities

Artists

  • Arturo Herrera

Institutions

  • Sikkema Jenkins & Co.
  • artcritical

Locations

  • New York
  • United States
  • New York, NY 10011

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