Neil Jenney's Archive Exhibition at Gagosian Gallery Blurs Artist and Collector Roles
From March 7 to April 27, 2013, Gagosian Gallery showcased 'Works of the Jenney Archive' at 980 Madison Avenue, New York City. This exhibition highlighted Neil Jenney's artwork on the sixth floor, including pieces such as 'American Aquatica' (2006–07), 'North America Acidified' (1982–13), and 'The Modern Era' (1971–72). Also on display were his Statement Series silkscreens from 2000. The fourth and fifth floors featured selections from Jenney's collection, including works by John Duff, Gary Stephan, and others, alongside a 1985 video interview with collector Robert Scull. The exhibition prompted discussions about the interplay between Jenney's art and external influences, reminiscent of the 1998 Degas exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Works of the Jenney Archive' ran from March 7 to April 27, 2013
- Held at Gagosian Gallery's 980 Madison Avenue location in New York City
- Featured four parts across three floors of the gallery
- Included Neil Jenney's paintings such as 'American Aquatica' (2006–07) and 'North America Acidified' (1982–13)
- Displayed Jenney's Statement Series with silkscreened phrases like 'Idealism is Unavoidable' (2000)
- Showed a two-hour video interview of collector Robert Scull from 1985
- Presented selections from Jenney's personal collection with works by other artists
- Raised interpretive questions about the relationship between Jenney's art and the archive material
Entities
Artists
- Neil Jenney
- Robert Scull
- John Duff
- Gary Stephan
- Thornton Willis
- Peter Bramley
- Kay Millison
- Edgar Degas
- Jenny Holtzer
- Richard Prince
- Tilda Swinton
Institutions
- Gagosian Gallery
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- MoMA
Locations
- New York City
- United States