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Shils and Dubrow Exhibitions at Salander-O'Reilly Galleries

exhibition · 2026-04-24

In 2003, Salander-O'Reilly Galleries in New York hosted overlapping exhibitions of artists Shils and Dubrow, allowing direct comparison. The text questions the relevance of painting amid war and media saturation, referencing Van Gogh's comment that 'there is more to life than making pictures.' It suggests Shils seeks evocative representation while Dubrow examines representation itself. The exhibitions ran from April 29 to May 31, 2003.

Key facts

  • Exhibitions of Shils and Dubrow overlapped at Salander-O'Reilly Galleries.
  • The gallery is located at 20 East 79 Street, New York.
  • Exhibition dates: April 29 – May 31, 2003.
  • The text contrasts Shils' evocative representation with Dubrow's examination of representation.
  • Van Gogh's quote is referenced: 'there is more to life than making pictures'.
  • The backdrop of war is mentioned as context for questioning painting's relevance.

Entities

Artists

  • Shils
  • John Dubrow
  • Vincent van Gogh

Institutions

  • Salander-O'Reilly Galleries

Locations

  • New York
  • United States

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