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Katherine Bradford's 'Fear of Waves' Exhibition Opens at CANADA Gallery with Elisabeth Kley Show

exhibition · 2026-04-22

Katherine Bradford's exhibition 'Fear of Waves' opened at CANADA gallery on January 9, 2016. The show features her paintings depicting water scenes with swimmers and astral surfers, described in promotional materials as blending playful and profound elements. A lively opening reception transformed the Lower East Side venue into a celebratory atmosphere, with an after-party noted for its inclusive vibe and casual refreshments. Photographer Anne Russinof documented the event, capturing the social energy if not all attending celebrities. Concurrently, artist Elisabeth Kley launched her own exhibition at the same gallery space that evening. Both exhibitions will be discussed at The Review Panel event scheduled for February 9 at the Brooklyn Public Library, where artistic interpretations are expected to be examined in depth. The gallery opening attracted attention for its festive character and the dual presentation of Bradford's and Kley's work.

Key facts

  • Katherine Bradford's exhibition 'Fear of Waves' opened January 9, 2016
  • The exhibition is at CANADA gallery
  • Bradford's paintings feature water, swimmers, and astral surfers
  • The press release describes the work as 'both playful and profound'
  • Elisabeth Kley opened an exhibition at the same venue the same evening
  • The Review Panel will discuss both shows on February 9 at Brooklyn Public Library
  • Photographer Anne Russinof documented the opening reception
  • The after-party on the Lower East Side was noted for its inclusive atmosphere

Entities

Artists

  • Katherine Bradford
  • Elisabeth Kley
  • Anne Russinof

Institutions

  • CANADA
  • The Review Panel
  • Brooklyn Public Library
  • artcritical

Locations

  • Lower East Side
  • Brooklyn
  • New York
  • United States

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