David Salle's 'Pastoral' Exhibition at Gagosian Gallery Challenges Critic's Longstanding Dislike

David Salle's exhibition titled 'Pastoral' at Gagosian Gallery, which is open until March 3, 2001, prompted a critic to reconsider their previous dislike for his art. Situated at 555 West 24th Street, the display showcases new paintings that the critic deemed powerful and innovative, differing from past perceptions of Salle as monotonous. The critic, who started their career in Toronto, had previously found a Salle retrospective off-putting. Although they encountered Salle and appreciated his charm, their negative feelings persisted until this exhibition. The new collection features pastoral themes and reveals a transformation in both imagery and surface application, with the combination of linen and canvas enhancing expressiveness, signifying a pivotal moment in the critic's relationship with Salle's work.