Betty Tompkins and Landscape Painting Explored in Chelsea Exhibitions and Brooklyn Panel

An exhibition in Chelsea, open until December 22, examines how landscape painting has evolved to engage with contemporary issues. Through December 22, shows at PPOW and Marlborough galleries in Chelsea feature works addressing this theme. A panel discussion at Brooklyn Public Library included analysis of exhibitions by artists Judith Braun, Omer Fast, Molly Lowe, and Betty Tompkins. Critics David Cohen, Roman Kalinovski, Lance Esplund, Kara Rooney, and Robert Storr contributed capsule reviews and participated in discussions, with Cohen hosting guests Esplund, Rooney, and Storr. Another exhibition, "Rear Window Treatment," is on view at Louis B. James Gallery through January 17. A historically diverse show highlights grisaille, emphasizing its significance beyond mere color. These events collectively explore artistic responses to modern contexts through varied mediums and critical perspectives.