David Cohen's 2017 Exhibition Highlights: Schor, El Hanani, Fish, Langberg, O'Neill

In December 2017, artcritical publisher David Cohen selected five standout New York exhibitions from the year. Mira Schor's "The Red Tie Paintings" at Lyles & King featured small, politically charged works using red and black, described by the artist as cathartic responses to daily news. Jacob El Hanani's "Linescape: Four Decades" at Acquavella Galleries showcased micrography adapted to contemporary abstraction, with the artist noting a shift toward a freer style. Janet Fish's retrospective "Pinwheels and Poppies, Paintings 1980-2008" at DC Moore Gallery displayed her detailed still lifes, characterized by complex compositions and perceptual challenges. Doron Langberg's show at 1969 gallery presented intimate portraits of friends and family, balancing psychology with varied handling. Fran O'Neill's exhibition at David & Schweitzer featured abstract paintings with figurative roots, noted for their compositional acuity. All shows were in New York City, with dates ranging from January to November 2017.