Chris Martin's 2005 Sideshow Exhibition Extends Art Beyond Gallery Walls into Brooklyn Streets
From September 17 to October 24, 2005, Chris Martin showcased his work at the Sideshow gallery in Brooklyn, turning the urban landscape into an artistic canvas. A striking black and red abstract piece covered the adjacent brick wall, while other artworks adorned a nearby building. Additionally, an installation was featured at Spoonbill bookshop. Martin's work highlighted the fragility of art in relation to environmental factors and its engagement with the public. Inside the gallery, a large black and white painting measuring 10 by 23 feet showcased lozenge shapes and included seams from Martin's drop cloth. The back room exhibited items from his studio, such as magazine clippings and pieces by modern artists, reflecting influences from historical figures like Albert Pinkham Ryder, Ralph Blakelock, and Forest Bess.
Key facts
- Exhibition dates: September 17 – October 24, 2005
- Location: Sideshow gallery at 319 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
- Artworks extended to exterior brick wall and neighboring building façade
- Additional installation at Spoonbill bookshop down the street
- Featured a 10 by 23 foot black and white painting in the front room
- Rear room displayed studio materials and works by other painters
- Martin's approach emphasizes art as public communication, not commercial object
- Influences include Mark Rothko, Albert Pinkham Ryder, Ralph Blakelock, and Forest Bess
Entities
Artists
- Chris Martin
- Mark Rothko
- Albert Pinkham Ryder
- Ralph Blakelock
- Forest Bess
Institutions
- Sideshow
- Spoonbill bookshop
- New York School
Locations
- Brooklyn
- New York
- United States
- 319 Bedford Avenue