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David Byrne and Saul Steinberg in Dialogue at 125 Newbury

exhibition · 2026-05-28

125 Newbury presents David Byrne/Saul Steinberg: Influence and Affinity, a joint exhibition running from May 28 through August 1. The show pairs drawings, watercolors, prints, and collages by Steinberg with drawings and never-before-seen banner works by Byrne. Despite being separated by generations, both artists share a wry humor and sharp observational creativity. Steinberg, known for transforming modern signs into surreal works on paper, was a major artist-philosopher of the 1940s and 1950s whose drawings frequently appeared in The New Yorker.

Key facts

  • Exhibition runs May 28 through August 1, 2025
  • Venue: 125 Newbury
  • Features works by David Byrne and Saul Steinberg
  • Includes never-before-seen banner works by Byrne
  • Showcases Steinberg's drawings, watercolors, prints, and collages
  • Title: David Byrne/Saul Steinberg: Influence and Affinity
  • Steinberg was a major artist-philosopher of the 1940s and 1950s
  • Steinberg's work appeared in The New Yorker

Entities

Artists

  • David Byrne
  • Saul Steinberg

Institutions

  • 125 Newbury
  • The New Yorker

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