Louise Fishman's 2009 Exhibition at Cheim & Read Showcases Abstract Evolution
From March 26 to May 2, 2009, Cheim & Read hosted an exhibition featuring Louise Fishman, who demonstrated her prowess as a painter at the age of 70. Although not as widely recognized as contemporaries such as Mary Heilman, her early work from 1971 was included in the 2007 show "High Times/Hard Times." The "Angry" series from 1973 combined feminist motifs with subdued hues. After a hiatus, she returned to painting small oils around 1980. A visit to Auschwitz in 1988 influenced her darker pieces, which incorporated soil into the paint. The exhibition showcased acrylic works like "Arctic Sea" (2007) and "Cooked and Burnt" (2007), illustrating her transition from structured exploration to expressive abstraction.
Key facts
- Exhibition dates: March 26 – May 2, 2009
- Location: 547 West 25th Street, New York City
- Louise Fishman was 70 years old at the time
- Early work featured in 2007 exhibition "High Times/Hard Times: New York Painting 1967-1975"
- 1988 trip to Auschwitz inspired series with soil mixed into paint
- First use of acrylic in years, including "Arctic Sea" (2007)
- Peers mentioned: Mary Heilman, Bill Jensen, Brice Marden, Dona Nelson
- Works ranged from small 6 x 8 inch paintings to larger pieces
Entities
Artists
- Louise Fishman
- Mary Heilman
- Bill Jensen
- Brice Marden
- Dona Nelson
- Nicolas De Stael
- Fautrier
- Braque
Institutions
- Cheim & Read
- The MacDowell Colony
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- Poland
- Auschwitz
- Paris
- London