R H Quaytman's Paul Klee-Inspired Show at Miguel Abreu
R H Quaytman’s latest exhibition at the Miguel Abreu Gallery explores the artistic influences of Paul Klee through Walter Benjamin's theories. Open to the public until August 14, the show features a captivating mix of painting and silkscreen techniques, highlighting the relationship between mass production and fine art, evoking comparisons to Warhol's approach. The thematic focus includes concepts of production and perception, along with the dynamic between paintings and photographs. Art enthusiasts can also enjoy works by Peter Doig at the Michael Werner Gallery, Hiroshi Sugimoto at Gagosian, Mary Heilmann at 303 Gallery, and additional selections from Gavin Brown’s Enterprise.
Key facts
- R H Quaytman's exhibition at Miguel Abreu Gallery interprets Paul Klee after Walter Benjamin.
- The show is a lively, elegant group show on view through August 14.
- Quaytman works in a painting/silkscreen hybrid mode.
- Her work is described as middle-brow and mass-produced, recalling Warhol.
- The exhibition explores production, perception, legibility, the image, and painterly vs. photographic values.
- Other artists with concurrent shows include Peter Doig, Hiroshi Sugimoto, and Mary Heilmann.
- Peter Doig shows at Michael Werner Gallery and Gavin Brown's Enterprise.
- Hiroshi Sugimoto shows at Gagosian Gallery, and Mary Heilmann at 303 Gallery.
Entities
Artists
- R H Quaytman
- Paul Klee
- Walter Benjamin
- Andy Warhol
- Peter Doig
- Hiroshi Sugimoto
- Mary Heilmann
Institutions
- Miguel Abreu Gallery
- Michael Werner Gallery
- Gavin Brown's Enterprise
- Gagosian Gallery
- 303 Gallery
- artcritical