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Siri Berg Retrospective Opens at Shirley Fiterman Art Center

exhibition · 2026-05-01

Siri Berg: In Color, a retrospective showcasing the Swedish hard-edge abstractionist, is set to debut on November 17 at the Shirley Fiterman Art Center within the Borough of Manhattan Community College, curated by Peter Hionas. At 95, Berg remains active and will appear in an upcoming documentary. Additionally, the artcritical newsdesk highlights the 24th annual festival commencing on June 11, featuring a "Speak Out" event on Inauguration Day, a series of open studios and group exhibitions, the NEWD Art Show, and notable artists like Joyce Robins and Alain Kirili. Landmarking efforts are underway to preserve a live-work loft building, while Robert Berlind, Sharon Butler, and Monica Amor have been recognized as winners. A benefit show with contributions from over 300 artists opened on October 20. Alain Kirili will engage in a discussion with Father Paul Anel at the New York Studio School.

Key facts

  • Siri Berg: In Color opens November 17 at Shirley Fiterman Art Center
  • Curated by Peter Hionas
  • Berg is in her mid-90s and still active
  • A documentary about Berg is forthcoming
  • 24th annual festival opens June 11
  • Speak Out on Inauguration Day reported
  • Weekend packed with open studios, a fair, group shows
  • NEWD Art Show, Joyce Robins, Alain Kirili mentioned
  • Landmarking seen as way to save iconic live-work loft building
  • Robert Berlind, Sharon Butler, Monica Amor among winners
  • Over 300 artists contributed to benefit show opening October 20
  • Alain Kirili in conversation with Father Paul Anel at New York Studio School

Entities

Artists

  • Siri Berg
  • Peter Hionas
  • Joyce Robins
  • Alain Kirili
  • Robert Berlind
  • Sharon Butler
  • Monica Amor
  • Father Paul Anel

Institutions

  • Shirley Fiterman Art Center
  • Borough of Manhattan Community College
  • New York Studio School
  • artcritical

Locations

  • New York City
  • United States

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