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Robert Storr Remembered in Artcritical Archives

other · 2026-05-01

The artcritical archives include various entries related to Robert Storr, a notable critic and curator. In one discussion, he teamed up with David Cohen, Lance Esplund, and Kara Rooney to explore exhibitions featuring Judith Braun, Omer Fast, Molly Lowe, and Betty Tompkins. On April 18, a tribute to Nancy Spero took place at Cooper Union, where speakers like Benjamin Buchloh, Donna De Salvo, and Kiki Smith shared their thoughts. Additionally, a three-day symposium honoring Joan Mitchell was held in New Orleans from April 9 to 11, 2010, co-organized by Tulane University's Newcomb Art Gallery and the Joan Mitchell Foundation. Storr also engaged in dialogues with Svetlana Alpers and David Rosand, and contributed to a tribute alongside 21 artists and critics. Various exhibition reviews highlighted artists like Allora & Calzadilla, Marcel Dzama, and Ellen Berkenbilt.

Key facts

  • Robert Storr appears in multiple artcritical entries as a critic and panelist.
  • Storr joined David Cohen, Lance Esplund, and Kara Rooney to discuss exhibitions by Judith Braun, Omer Fast, Molly Lowe, and Betty Tompkins.
  • Cooper Union hosted a commemoration of Nancy Spero on April 18, with speakers including Benjamin Buchloh, Donna De Salvo, Christopher Lyon, Bartomeu Marí, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Kiki Smith, Robert Storr, and Nora York.
  • A symposium in New Orleans (April 9–11, 2010) celebrated Joan Mitchell, co-organized by Tulane University's Newcomb Art Gallery and the Joan Mitchell Foundation.
  • Storr participated in discussions with Svetlana Alpers and David Rosand.
  • 21 artists, critics, and friends joined David Cohen in remembering a late painter.
  • Exhibition reviews covered Allora & Calzadilla at Gladstone, Marcel Dzama at David Zwirner, Angela Dufresne at Monya Rowe, and Justine Kurland at Mitchell-Innes & Nash.
  • Other reviewed shows: Lois Dodd at Alexandre, Ellen Phelan at Gasser Grunert, Laurie Simmons at Salon 94, and Krzysztof Wodiczko at Galerie Lelong.
  • A retrospective of a sculptor's 50-year career was noted.
  • Shows by Ellen Berkenbilt at Anton Kern, Katy Grannan at Greenberg Van Doren and Salon 94 Freemans, Jane Freilicher at Tibor de Nagy, William Kentridge at Marian Goodman, and Chris Martin at Mitchell-Innes & Nash were reviewed.

Entities

Artists

  • Robert Storr
  • David Cohen
  • Lance Esplund
  • Kara Rooney
  • Judith Braun
  • Omer Fast
  • Molly Lowe
  • Betty Tompkins
  • Nancy Spero
  • Benjamin Buchloh
  • Donna De Salvo
  • Christopher Lyon
  • Bartomeu Marí
  • Hans Ulrich Obrist
  • Kiki Smith
  • Nora York
  • Joan Mitchell
  • Svetlana Alpers
  • David Rosand
  • Allora & Calzadilla
  • Marcel Dzama
  • Angela Dufresne
  • Justine Kurland
  • Lois Dodd
  • Ellen Phelan
  • Laurie Simmons
  • Krzysztof Wodiczko
  • Ellen Berkenbilt
  • Katy Grannan
  • Jane Freilicher
  • William Kentridge
  • Chris Martin

Institutions

  • artcritical
  • Brooklyn Public Library
  • Gladstone Gallery
  • David Zwirner
  • Monya Rowe Gallery
  • Mitchell-Innes & Nash
  • Alexandre Gallery
  • Gasser Grunert Gallery
  • Salon 94
  • Galerie Lelong
  • Cooper Union
  • Tulane University
  • Newcomb Art Gallery
  • Joan Mitchell Foundation
  • Anton Kern Gallery
  • Greenberg Van Doren Gallery
  • Salon 94 Freemans
  • Tibor de Nagy Gallery
  • Marian Goodman Gallery

Locations

  • New York City
  • Brooklyn
  • New Orleans
  • United States

Sources