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Multiple Chelsea exhibitions feature Pace Gallery sculptures, Afro Kismet video tableaux, and abstract masters

exhibition · 2026-04-23

Pace Gallery is currently featuring new sculptures that draw inspiration from the lesser-known works of a painter who has been active since the 1980s. This exhibit, called "Afro Kismet," is open in Chelsea until August 17 and showcases video pieces that reflect the artist's distinctive style. At the same time, BravinLee Projects is hosting a retrospective at VOLTA, celebrating thirty years of this abstract artist’s impact. Meanwhile, Cheim & Read is presenting a solo exhibition that explores various creative paths. These exhibitions in Chelsea emphasize different interpretations of slow abstraction. Additionally, a new biography aims to dispel myths about a notable and quirky painter. A panel discussion led by David Cohen featured several artists sharing their insights.

Key facts

  • "Afro Kismet" is on view in Chelsea through August 17
  • The exhibition includes the artist's trademark video tableaux
  • Pace Gallery is showing new sculptures based on little-seen work from the 1980s onward
  • BravinLee projects presents a three-decade survey at VOLTA
  • A one-man group show is occurring at Cheim & Read
  • A new biography untangles myth and fact about an influential painter
  • Slow abstractionists with contrasting sensibilities are featured in overlapping Chelsea shows
  • David Cohen moderated a discussion with artists Tam Van Tran, Shinique Smith, Ragnar Kjartansson, and Bernard Frize

Entities

Artists

  • Tam Van Tran
  • Shinique Smith
  • Ragnar Kjartansson
  • Bernard Frize
  • David Cohen
  • Joseph Masheck
  • David Brody
  • Alexander Ross
  • Marjorie Welish
  • Jennifer Riley
  • Raphael Rubinstein

Institutions

  • Pace Gallery
  • BravinLee projects
  • VOLTA
  • Cheim & Read
  • artcritical

Locations

  • Chelsea
  • New York
  • United States

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