Michael Reafsnyder's eighth solo show at Miles McEnery Gallery
Miles McEnery Gallery is showcasing a solo exhibition of new works by Michael Reafsnyder, located at 525 West 22nd Street, from May 14 to June 20, 2026. This exhibition represents Reafsnyder's eighth solo show with the gallery. Accompanying the display is a digital catalogue that includes an essay by Jonathan Griffin. The artist's paintings radiate a vibrant and festive spirit, highlighting joy and excitement through rich layers of paint. The enjoyment of these intricate surfaces arises from their myriad colors, dynamic brushwork, and a variety of mysterious sculptural forms. Reafsnyder’s latest collection reflects a notable stylistic evolution, capturing the immediacy of our sensory experience.
Key facts
- Miles McEnery Gallery is presenting a solo exhibition of new paintings by Michael Reafsnyder.
- The exhibition is on view at 525 West 22nd Street from 14 May through 20 June 2026.
- This is Reafsnyder's eighth solo exhibition with the gallery.
- The exhibition is accompanied by a digital catalogue with an essay by Jonathan Griffin.
- Reafsnyder's canvases convey an exuberant and celebratory tone through thick layers of paint.
- The paintings emphasize delight, glee, and exhilaration.
- The works seek to bridge a gap between the senses of sight and touch.
- Reafsnyder's most recent body of work executes a stylistic shift.
Entities
Artists
- Michael Reafsnyder
Institutions
- Miles McEnery Gallery
Locations
- 525 West 22nd Street
- New York
- United States