Katy Grannan and Lina Bertucci present photographic exhibitions in New York galleries
Katy Grannan is showcasing two exhibitions in New York: 'Lady into fox' at Salon 94 Freemans, running until February 23, 2008, and 'Another woman who died in her sleep' at Greenberg Van Doren, which concludes on February 16, 2008. Both exhibitions present large-scale portraits from her series 'The Westerns,' which delve into the nuances of Californian light. At Salon 94, the 2007 portraits of transsexuals Gail and Dale reflect themes of introspection and performance. Meanwhile, Greenberg Van Doren features images of Nicole taken in 2006 in San Francisco. Grannan's artistry has drawn parallels to the works of Diane Arbus and Edward Hopper. Additionally, Lina Bertucci's exhibition at Perry Rubinstein Gallery, available until January 5, 2008, focuses on portraits of women from tattoo conventions, emphasizing the lasting nature of body art.
Key facts
- Katy Grannan's exhibition 'Lady into fox' runs until February 23, 2008, at Salon 94 Freemans in New York
- Her exhibition 'Another woman who died in her sleep' runs until February 16, 2008, at Greenberg Van Doren in New York
- Grannan's series 'The Westerns' includes portraits of transsexuals Gail and Dale from 2007 and Nicole from 2006
- Photographs are large-scale, typically 40-by-50 inches, and explore themes of Californian light and performance
- Lina Bertucci's exhibition at Perry Rubinstein Gallery runs until January 5, 2008, featuring portraits of tattooed women
- Bertucci's subjects include Kerstin, 24, and Deborah, 45, both photographed in 2007
- Grannan's work has been compared to Diane Arbus, Lucian Freud, and Edward Hopper
- Bertucci's images document women from tattoo conventions worldwide, emphasizing permanent body decoration
Entities
Artists
- Katy Grannan
- Lina Bertucci
- Nan Goldin
- Diane Arbus
- Lucian Freud
- Edward Hopper
- Cindy Sherman
- Adolf Loos
Institutions
- Salon 94 Freemans
- Greenberg Van Doren
- Fraenkel Gallery
- Perry Rubinstein Gallery
Locations
- New York
- United States
- San Francisco
- California
- Pacifica
- Southampton Avenue
- Crissy Field Parking Lot
- Lombard Street
- Point Lobos
- Sunnydale Ave
- Potrero Hill