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Leah Durner's 2001-2006 Paintings Exhibition at Wooster Art Space Curated by David Cohen

exhibition · 2026-04-22

Leah Durner showcased her paintings at Wooster Art Space in New York City from September 5 to 30, 2006, with David Cohen from artcritical.com serving as the curator. The exhibition presented her works created between 2001 and 2006, reflecting her developing artistic style. Early pieces, characterized by uneven edges and water-based paint, produced dimensional effects. Among the significant works were "Day is Breaking" and "Stripes Drip," the latter reminiscent of Morris Louis. Her later canvases were categorized into painted and poured segments, with some poured works facing criticism for being overly controlled. Pieces like "Rousseau" (2006) and "Lush" (2005) displayed intricate colors and painterly realism, marking a departure from her earlier woven styles and demonstrating a refined authenticity. Durner's exploration and artistic curiosity were evident throughout the exhibition.

Key facts

  • Exhibition dates: September 5 to 30, 2006
  • Location: Wooster Art Space, 147 Wooster Street, New York City
  • Curator: David Cohen, editor and publisher of artcritical.com
  • Time range of works: 2001 to 2006
  • Early works on paper with water-based paint created ripples and light/shadow effects
  • Later works on canvas divided into painted and poured categories
  • "Rousseau" (2006) and "Lush" (2005) noted as strongest paintings for complex color arrangements
  • Durner referenced New York School artists and Morris Louis in her techniques

Entities

Artists

  • Leah Durner
  • Morris Louis

Institutions

  • Wooster Art Space
  • artcritical.com

Locations

  • New York City
  • United States

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