David Levine's exhibition 'Escapes' at Forum Gallery showcases caricatures and paintings
From February 12 to March 20, 2004, Forum Gallery in New York City presented 'Escapes,' an exhibition of works by David Levine. The show featured 40 caricatures originally published in The New York Review of Books, The New Yorker, and Time, alongside oil paintings and watercolors. Levine, known for his satirical line drawings since 1963, lampooned figures like Walter Gropius, Howard Stern, and Martha Stewart with exaggerated details. His paintings revealed a gentler, more romantic approach, referencing art historical influences such as Tiepolo, Vuillard, Eakins, and Degas. Works like 'Boardwalk Ascent and Descent' (1966) and 'An Embroiderer' (2003) demonstrated his skill in abstraction and medium-specific techniques. The exhibition highlighted Levine's dual talents in caricature and painting, blending humor with artistic reverence.
Key facts
- Exhibition dates: February 12 to March 20, 2004
- Venue: Forum Gallery at 745 Fifth Avenue, New York City
- Featured 40 caricatures from The New York Review of Books, The New Yorker, and Time
- David Levine's caricatures have been published since 1963
- Subjects included Walter Gropius, Howard Stern, and Martha Stewart
- Paintings referenced artists like Tiepolo, Vuillard, Eakins, and Degas
- Notable works: 'Boardwalk Ascent and Descent' (1966) and 'An Embroiderer' (2003)
- Levine is described as a satirist with a talent for portraiture and abstraction
Entities
Artists
- David Levine
- Walter Gropius
- Tiepolo
- Vuillard
- Eakins
- Degas
Institutions
- Forum Gallery
- The New York Review of Books
- The New Yorker
- Time
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- Coney Island