Deborah Kass and Dana Frankfort Present Text-Based Paintings in New York Gallery Shows
In New York City, two exhibitions showcase text-driven artworks by Deborah Kass and Dana Frankfort. Kass's display at Paul Kasmin Gallery is open from September 7 to October 13, 2007, while Frankfort's exhibition at Bellwether Gallery runs from September 8 to October 6, 2007. Kass incorporates phrases from Broadway shows and nods to artists such as Andy Warhol and Jasper Johns, featuring titles like "Daddy I Would Love to Dance" and "Oh Come On." Frankfort's pieces emphasize words such as "Possibly Permanent" and "Crack," often presenting overlapping text. Both artists delve into themes of language and symbolism, reflecting their Jewish backgrounds and post-feminist perspectives.
Key facts
- Deborah Kass's exhibition at Paul Kasmin Gallery runs from September 7 to October 13, 2007
- Dana Frankfort's exhibition at Bellwether Gallery runs from September 8 to October 6, 2007
- Both shows are located on 10th Avenue in New York City
- The artists work in text painting, combining language, symbol, and abstraction
- Kass references Broadway musicals, city slang, and artists like Jasper Johns and Jackson Pollock
- Frankfort uses simple words or phrases, often painted over to near illegibility
- Both artists address their Jewish identity in their work
- The exhibitions are described as subversive and engaging with post-feminist themes
Entities
Artists
- Deborah Kass
- Dana Frankfort
- Jasper Johns
- Jackson Pollock
- Andy Warhol
- Kenneth Noland
Institutions
- Paul Kasmin Gallery
- Bellwether Gallery
- artcritical
Locations
- New York City
- United States