Pat Steir's Waterfall Paintings Challenge de Kooning's Legacy at National Academy Museum
Pat Steir presents a bold counterpoint to Willem de Kooning's artistic philosophy through her exhibition at the National Academy Museum. While de Kooning famously connected oil paint with flesh, Steir argues water served as the medium's true inspiration. Her monumental 2005 work Blue River, measuring 135 3/4 by 445 3/4 inches, stands as her largest painting to date. Three new 2013 additions to her "Waterfall" series—Orange, Green, and Maroon—join this centerpiece. The exhibition transforms the museum into a summer destination for those seeking aquatic immersion through art. Visitors can experience these works from May 23 through September 8, 2013. The National Academy Museum occupies 1083 5th Avenue at 89th Street in New York City. Steir's paintings are represented by Cheim & Read gallery in New York.
Key facts
- Pat Steir's exhibition challenges Willem de Kooning's view of oil paint
- Steir argues water inspired oil paint's invention, not flesh
- Blue River (2005) is Steir's largest painting at 135 3/4 x 445 3/4 inches
- Three new "Waterfall" series paintings from 2013 are exhibited
- Exhibition runs May 23 to September 8, 2013
- National Academy Museum is located at 1083 5th Avenue, New York City
- Cheim & Read gallery represents Pat Steir
- The exhibition offers an alternative to summer beach experiences
Entities
Artists
- Pat Steir
- Willem de Kooning
Institutions
- National Academy Museum
- Cheim & Read
Locations
- New York City
- United States