Philip Taaffe's Decorative Abstraction and Group Show at P.P.O.W. Through June 25

Philip Taaffe's work at Gagosian embraces decorative abstraction, treating visual signs as fetishized husks. A group exhibition at P.P.O.W. Gallery in New York, on view through June 25, gathers artists connected by geography, hinting at a potential new art-historical movement. The show suggests novel approaches to perception in art, moving beyond occult influences. Recent discussions about abstract painting may overlook essential points, as demonstrated by Taaffe's practice. Concurrent exhibitions feature Gillian Carnegie at Andrea Rosen Gallery, Lisa Hoke at Elizabeth Harris Gallery, Josiah McElheny at the Museum of Modern Art, and Corban Walker at PaceWildenstein. These presentations collectively challenge conventional art historical narratives through their focus on materiality and visual language.