Sophie von Hellermann's 'After a Dream' at Greene Naftali

Sophie von Hellermann's eighth solo exhibition, titled 'After a Dream,' is now on display at Greene Naftali, delving into the dynamics of creative partnerships through the lens of couples. The exhibition includes iconic pairs from literature and art history, alongside personal connections, featuring Gauguin and van Gogh amidst sunflowers, a Brontë heroine on the moors, and von Hellermann strolling with J. M. W. Turner and a paintbrush. Curator Anne Pontegnie emphasizes that von Hellermann views all subjects as equally significant, focusing on the interplay of individual and collective narratives, as well as reality and fiction. The exhibition, which runs until June 20, 2026, reinterprets Romantic tropes—like sunsets and the passage of time—through thinned paint on raw canvas, capturing emotional currents.