Kenny Scharf's Sculptures Reviewed by David Carrier at Jeffrey Deitch Gallery

On November 23, 2017, David Carrier critiqued Kenny Scharf's sculpture exhibition at the Jeffrey Deitch Gallery in New York City for artcritical. The showcase presented Scharf's pop surrealism and cartoon-inspired pieces, incorporating found materials and vibrant fluorescent hues to blur the lines between high and low culture. Carrier examined the works' engagement with themes such as consumerism, environmentalism, and psychedelic fantasy, situating them within the context of contemporary art while recognizing their street art origins. Over four decades, the exhibition illustrated Scharf's evolving sculptural approach. The Jeffrey Deitch Gallery, celebrated for connecting underground and mainstream art, served as an appropriate backdrop amid a resurgence of interest in 1980s New York art movements, with Scharf receiving notable attention from prominent publications.