Five New York Exhibitions Reflecting on 2020
As 2020 draws to a close, five exhibitions in New York contemplate the challenges of the pandemic and social unrest. "20/20" at David Zwirner Gallery showcases pieces by Richard Serra, Yayoi Kusama, Oscar Murillo, and Barbara Kruger. At Petzel Gallery, Derek Fordjour's "Self Must Die" includes collages, a puppet performance titled "Fly Away," and a sculptural piece named "Vestibule." "A Fractured Sigh," curated by Charlotte Bravin Lee and Chiara Mannarino at BravinLee Programs, explores themes of breath in relation to COVID-19 and Black Lives Matter, featuring Alessandro Teoldi's works. Gagosian Gallery highlights systemic racism in Titus Kaphar's "From a Tropical Space." Jonathan Horowitz's "We Fight to Build a Free World" at The Jewish Museum includes contributions from various artists. These exhibitions will be available until December 2020 and February 2021.
Key facts
- David Zwirner Gallery presents '20/20' with works by Barbara Kruger, Yayoi Kusama, Oscar Murillo, Richard Serra, and others.
- Petzel Gallery hosts Derek Fordjour's solo exhibition 'Self Must Die' through December 19, 2020.
- BravinLee Programs presents 'A Fractured Sigh' curated by Charlotte Bravin Lee and Chiara Mannarino.
- Titus Kaphar's first Gagosian solo show 'From a Tropical Space' includes 'Analogous Colors' on Time magazine's June cover.
- Jewish Museum's 'We Fight to Build a Free World' by Jonathan Horowitz runs through February 7, 2021.
- Derek Fordjour's exhibition includes a live puppet show 'Fly Away' and installation 'Vestibule' referencing James Cone's Black Theology.
- Alessandro Teoldi presents two works made during lockdown at BravinLee Programs.
- The exhibitions address themes of pandemic, racial violence, antisemitism, and systemic racism.
Entities
Artists
- Barbara Kruger
- Yayoi Kusama
- Oscar Murillo
- Richard Serra
- Derek Fordjour
- James Cone
- Alessandro Teoldi
- Titus Kaphar
- Jonathan Horowitz
- Ben Shahn
- Glenn Ligon
- Marilyn Minter
- Gordon Parks
- Kara Walker
- Andy Warhol
- Charles White
- Charlotte Bravin Lee
- Chiara Mannarino
- George Floyd
Institutions
- David Zwirner Gallery
- Petzel Gallery
- BravinLee Programs
- Gagosian Gallery
- Jewish Museum
- Time magazine
- Artribune
Locations
- New York
- United States
- David Zwirner Gallery, 537 West 20th Street, New York
- Petzel Gallery, 456 W 18th Street, New York
- BravinLee Programs, 526 West 26th Street, New York
- Gagosian Gallery, West 21st Street, New York
- Jewish Museum, 1109 5th Ave at 92nd St, New York