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Hunter College Hosts Panel on Painting's Future with Dana Schutz, Merlin James, Raphael Rubinstein, Richard Shiff

opinion-review · 2026-04-22

A panel discussion titled "The Future of Painting" was held at Hunter College's MFA building on Friday, January 11, 2013, starting at 7:30 PM. The event featured artists Dana Schutz and Merlin James alongside critics Raphael Rubinstein and Richard Shiff. Katy Siegel moderated the conversation, which explored painting's direction within a diverse artistic landscape. Located on the second floor at 450 West 41st Street in New York City, between Dyer and 10th Avenues, the discussion addressed how painting navigates meaning amid pluralistic contemporary practices. The panel examined critical perspectives on the medium's evolving role.

Key facts

  • Panel discussion titled "The Future of Painting"
  • Held on Friday, January 11, 2013
  • Started at 7:30 PM
  • Location: Hunter MFA building, Second floor, 450 West 41st Street, between Dyer and 10th avenues
  • Moderated by Katy Siegel
  • Featured participants: Dana Schutz, Merlin James, Raphael Rubinstein, Richard Shiff
  • Explored painting's direction in a pluralistic art world
  • Event listed on artcritical.com

Entities

Artists

  • Dana Schutz
  • Merlin James
  • Raphael Rubinstein
  • Richard Shiff
  • Katy Siegel

Institutions

  • Hunter College
  • artcritical

Locations

  • New York City
  • United States

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