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Kate Shepherd's 'Fwd: The Telephone Game' at Galerie Lelong Explores Digital and Physical Lines

exhibition · 2026-04-22

Kate Shepherd's show, 'Fwd: The Telephone Game,' took place at Galerie Lelong in New York City from September 12 to October 18, 2014. The exhibition showcased high-gloss panels in a variety of colors, arranged to form a frieze-like effect that changes based on the viewer's angle. On the floor or leaning against the walls were three additional panels, including one crafted from laser-cut plywood. Shepherd utilized computer modeling of an Alvar Aalto chair along with 3-D game figures to produce two-dimensional painted lines, examining the shift from abstract to classical forms. The title alludes to the telephone game, with painting names derived from computer file titles. A triptych, 'womantorse daz3d2 Draw-On-1.lrfr(three scenes) (2014),' highlights this investigation of light and perception.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled 'Fwd: The Telephone Game' by Kate Shepherd
  • Ran from September 12 to October 18, 2014
  • Held at Galerie Lelong, 528 West 26th Street, New York City
  • Featured high-gloss panels in multiple colors and three additional panels with fine lines
  • Panels reflect gallery lighting and visitor movements
  • Lines based on computer modeling of Alvar Aalto chair and 3-D game figures
  • Triptych 'womantorse daz3d2 Draw-On-1.lrfr(three scenes) (2014)' included
  • Comparisons made to Gerhard Richter, Blinky Palermo, and Adrian Schiess

Entities

Artists

  • Kate Shepherd
  • Gerhard Richter
  • Blinky Palermo
  • Adrian Schiess
  • Alvar Aalto

Institutions

  • Galerie Lelong
  • artcritical

Locations

  • New York City
  • United States

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