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GR Gallery presents 'Made To Appear' with Viraj Khanna and Brian Robertson

exhibition · 2026-06-18

The GR Gallery in New York has launched 'Made To Appear', a dual-artist exhibition showcasing Viraj Khanna and Brian Robertson. This display intertwines age-old textile methods with modern visuals and cultural insights, exploring the lingering emotional aspects and the performative qualities influenced by social media today. The mixed media pieces, crafted with threads, invite viewers to reconsider notions of materiality, identity, and community. While the embroidered surfaces may first appear as paintings or digital artworks, a closer look reveals their textile essence. This exhibition transcends traditional boundaries of craft and fine arts, providing a relevant examination of contemporary life through texture and form.

Key facts

  • GR Gallery announces 'Made To Appear'
  • Two-person exhibition featuring Viraj Khanna and Brian Robertson
  • Works merge traditional textile techniques and contemporary imagery
  • Examination of emotionally residual forms and performative social media culture
  • Mixed media threaded works challenge perceptions of materiality, identity, and community
  • Embroidered surfaces initially appear as paintings or digital images
  • Exhibition pushes beyond craft and fine arts boundaries
  • Exploration of modern life through texture and form

Entities

Artists

  • Viraj Khanna
  • Brian Robertson

Institutions

  • GR Gallery

Locations

  • New York
  • United States

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