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Pace Gallery Presents Paul Thek's 'Dream of Vanishing' After 16-Year Hiatus

exhibition · 2026-05-18

Opening on May 15 and running until August 14, Pace Gallery will present 'Dream of Vanishing,' showcasing more than fifty pieces by Paul Thek at 540 West 25th Street in New York. This exhibition includes a collection of previously unseen works alongside some of the artist's most renowned creations. Curated by Arne Glimcher, Noah Khoshbin, and Oliver Shultz, it coincides with a solo exhibition at Galerie Buchholz. The event is organized in partnership with the Paul Thek Foundation and The Watermill Center, which is preparing for its upcoming programming. Thek, an influential artist from the post-1960s era, is noted for his provocative artistic approach.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled 'Dream of Vanishing'
  • Over fifty works of painting, sculpture, and drawing
  • On view at Pace Gallery, 540 West 25th Street, New York
  • Dates: May 15 through August 14
  • Includes never-before-seen works by Paul Thek
  • Curated by Arne Glimcher, Noah Khoshbin, and Oliver Shultz
  • Runs parallel to solo presentation at Galerie Buchholz in New York
  • Organized with Paul Thek Foundation and The Watermill Center

Entities

Artists

  • Paul Thek

Institutions

  • Pace Gallery
  • Paul Thek Foundation
  • The Watermill Center
  • Galerie Buchholz

Locations

  • New York
  • United States

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