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James Siena, Barbara Takenaga, and Suzan Frecon Exhibitions in New York Galleries

exhibition · 2026-04-22

At PaceWildenstein, James Siena showcased his third solo exhibition, featuring new works that include intricate patterns and lattices created with sign-painter's enamel on metal. His art evokes connections to African textiles and the style of Gustav Klimt. Barbara Takenaga was involved in 'Never The Same Twice' at DC Moore Gallery and exhibited fourteen pieces at McKenzie Fine Art, such as 'Rubazu' and 'Corona #2 (Golden)'. Suzan Frecon made her debut at Peter Blum Gallery with large-scale paintings, including diptychs reaching nine feet in height. These exhibitions were reviewed in the New York Sun on November 17, 2005. Siena's show concluded on January 28, 2006, while Takenaga's ended on December 17, and Frecon's on January 14, 2006.

Key facts

  • James Siena's third solo show at PaceWildenstein featured new paintings and drawings.
  • Barbara Takenaga exhibited in 'Never The Same Twice' at DC Moore Gallery and had a solo show at McKenzie Fine Art.
  • Suzan Frecon debuted at Peter Blum Gallery with large paintings, including diptychs.
  • Siena's work uses sign-painter's enamel on metal with complex lattices and repeating patterns.
  • Takenaga's paintings include spirals with vibrant orbs, such as in 'Rubazu' and 'Corona #2 (Golden)'.
  • Frecon's art features custom oil and pigment mixtures with forms ranging from rectangular to curved shapes.
  • The exhibitions were reviewed in the New York Sun on November 17, 2005.
  • Siena's show ran until January 28, 2006, at 534 W 25 Street in New York.

Entities

Artists

  • James Siena
  • Barbara Takenaga
  • Suzan Frecon
  • Gustav Klimt
  • Joaquin Torres Garcia
  • Friedensreich Huntertwasser
  • Bruce Pearson
  • Fred Tomaselli
  • Lucas Samaras

Institutions

  • PaceWildenstein
  • McKenzie Fine Art
  • Peter Blum
  • DC Moore Gallery
  • Whitney Museum
  • Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art
  • Cornell
  • New York Sun
  • artcritical

Locations

  • New York
  • United States
  • Los Angeles
  • 534 W 25 Street
  • 511 West 25 Street
  • 99 Wooster Street

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