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Karin Davie, Pat Steir, Pamela Crimmins in New York Galleries

exhibition · 2026-04-24

The article reviews three concurrent exhibitions in New York: Karin Davie at Mary Boone Gallery, Pat Steir at Chiem & Read, and Pamela Crimmins at Littlejohn Contemporary. Davie's work is characterized by vibrant, gestural abstraction with layered brushstrokes. Steir's paintings feature water-like drips and splashes, evoking natural phenomena. Crimmins presents intricate, small-scale works on paper combining drawing and collage. The shows collectively highlight diverse approaches to abstract and semi-abstract painting, with each artist exploring materiality and process. The review notes the distinct visual languages and the dialogue between the exhibitions.

Key facts

  • Karin Davie exhibited at Mary Boone Gallery in New York.
  • Pat Steir exhibited at Chiem & Read in New York.
  • Pamela Crimmins exhibited at Littlejohn Contemporary in New York.
  • Davie's work features vibrant, gestural abstraction.
  • Steir's paintings evoke water-like drips and splashes.
  • Crimmins presents intricate works on paper combining drawing and collage.
  • The exhibitions highlight diverse approaches to abstract painting.
  • The review is published on artcritical.com.

Entities

Artists

  • Karin Davie
  • Pat Steir
  • Pamela Crimmins

Institutions

  • Mary Boone Gallery
  • Chiem & Read
  • Littlejohn Contemporary
  • artcritical

Locations

  • New York
  • United States

Sources