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Laura Karetzky's 'Toast' Wins artcritical Prize, Artist to Host Live Zoom Interview

award · 2026-04-22

Laura Karetzky’s artwork, 'Toast' (2019), captures a family gathered around a Hanukkah menorah, with their celebration mirrored in a phone screen. This piece was featured in the 2020 New York Studio School Alumni Exhibition held online last summer, where it earned the annual artcritical prize, which includes a write-up in artcritical’s magazine. On January 26 at 6pm, Karetzky will participate in a live Zoom interview with David Cohen, and it’s open to all. If you want to join in, make sure to sign up for the mailing list to receive details and access information.

Key facts

  • Laura Karetzky created the painting 'Toast' in 2019
  • The painting shows a family at a Hanukkah menorah seen through a phone reflection
  • It was part of the virtual 2020 New York Studio School Alumni Exhibition
  • Karetzky won the annual artcritical prize for this work
  • The prize includes a feature article in artcritical
  • A live Zoom interview with Karetzky and David Cohen is scheduled for January 26 at 6pm
  • The interview is open to the public
  • Viewers can join the mailing list for reminders and login credentials

Entities

Artists

  • Laura Karetzky
  • David Cohen

Institutions

  • New York Studio School
  • artcritical

Locations

  • New York

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