Don Kimes's exhibition 'Exquisite Interruption' closes at Denise Bibro Fine Art in New York

Don Kimes's exhibition 'Exquisite Interruption' is on view at Denise Bibro Fine Art in New York City through July 9. The show features abstract works that incorporate scans of damaged remnants from a flood eight years ago, which destroyed much of his earlier output. Kimes has described the disaster as a transformative gift, using it to re-paint his past. His process involves acrylic and ink on digital ghost on canvas, with pieces like 'Todi Steel and Popolopen Memory' (2008) measuring 55 by 76 inches. The gallery is located at 529 West 20th Street, #4W, between 10th and 11th avenues. A review by David Cohen draws a parallel to a rabbinic legend about a jeweler turning a diamond's scratch into a rose thorn, highlighting the cathartic redemption in Kimes's career. The artist's approach repurposes the flood's residue into new imagery, creating startling effects. This exhibition marks the final week of its run, emphasizing Kimes's artistic resurgence.