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Sean Scully's 1980s Survey and Multiple Exhibitions at Cheim & Read Gallery

exhibition · 2026-04-23

Cheim & Read showcases a retrospective of Sean Scully's early works from the 1980s, delving into themes of biological rhythms and the legacy of Spanish painting. The pop-up in Queens also features pieces from the 1970s. Other exhibitions include works by Charles Ray, Alex da Corte, Atta Kwami, and Sean Scully. Jenny Holzer's pieces are on display at Cheim & Read, while Peter Fend shows at Essex Street, David Hockney at Pace Gallery, and John Walker at Alexandre Gallery. Two summer exhibits highlight the enchantment of trees, with diverse paintings available until April 20. Additionally, portraits of women by a British painter will be up until June 22. Lasker stands out as a provocative abstract artist from the 1980s.

Key facts

  • Sean Scully's formative 1980s work is surveyed
  • Exhibition explores biological rhythms and Spanish painting history
  • Paintings from the 1970s featured in Queens pop-up
  • Lasker is an ambivalence-inducing abstract painter from 1980s
  • Exhibitions include Charles Ray, Alex da Corte, Atta Kwami, Sean Scully
  • Jenny Holzer at Cheim & Read, Peter Fend at Essex Street
  • David Hockney at Pace Gallery, John Walker at Alexandre Gallery
  • Two summer shows reveal magic in trees
  • Paintings of astonishing variety through April 20
  • British painter's portraits of women through June 22

Entities

Artists

  • Sean Scully
  • Charles Ray
  • Alex da Corte
  • Atta Kwami
  • Jenny Holzer
  • Peter Fend
  • David Hockney
  • John Walker
  • Lasker

Institutions

  • Cheim & Read
  • Essex Street
  • Pace Gallery
  • Alexandre Gallery
  • artcritical

Locations

  • Queens
  • United States

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