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Larry Kagan's Steel and Shadow Sculptures at Louis K. Meisel Gallery

exhibition · 2026-05-06

The Louis K. Meisel Gallery is showcasing "Larry Kagan: Men," a solo exhibition featuring the sculptor's groundbreaking pieces that merge steel, light, and shadow. With a background in engineering and guidance from Richard Stankiewicz, Kagan crafts abstract steel forms that cast intricate shadow images of familiar figures when lit from specific angles. In the 1980s, he transitioned from acrylics to metal. This exhibition will take place in New York City from May 9 to June 20, 2025, with an opening reception scheduled for May 9 from 1–3pm ET. Kagan's artwork is included in collections at The Jewish Museum and the Flint Institute of Arts.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled Larry Kagan: Men at Louis K. Meisel Gallery
  • Runs May 9 to June 20, 2025
  • Opening reception May 9, 1–3pm ET
  • Kagan uses steel, light, and shadow to create sculptures that project shadow images
  • He begins with a preconceived shadow image and constructs abstract steel configurations
  • Trained as an engineer, mentored by Richard Stankiewicz
  • Shifted from acrylics to metal in the 1980s
  • Works in collections including The Jewish Museum and Flint Institute of Arts

Entities

Artists

  • Larry Kagan
  • Richard Stankiewicz

Institutions

  • Louis K. Meisel Gallery
  • The Jewish Museum
  • Flint Institute of Arts

Locations

  • New York City
  • Los Angeles

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