Stanley Whitney's Dual 2015 Exhibitions in New York Reveal Color-Driven Evolution
In the summer of 2015, New York City hosted two exhibitions highlighting the artistic journey of Stanley Whitney. From June 15 to August 30, Karma Books and Gallery (39 Great Jones Street) showcased pieces from the 1990s, featuring five large paintings and 84 smaller works, coinciding with a significant publication on Whitney. Meanwhile, The Studio Museum in Harlem (144 West 125th Street) exhibited recent paintings and gouaches from July 16 to October 25, including 29 paintings and eleven gouaches. Whitney's technique, shaped during his 1990s residency in Rome, incorporates stacked color blocks inspired by his travels to Egypt. His 1991 piece 'Radical Openness' delves into repetition, while 'Lightnin' (2009) illustrates dynamic energy through color interactions.
Key facts
- Two exhibitions ran concurrently in New York City in 2015
- Karma Books and Gallery showed works from the 1990s from June 15 to August 30
- The Studio Museum in Harlem displayed recent works from July 16 to October 25
- Whitney lived in Rome for five years during the 1990s and visited Egypt
- His painting 'Radical Openness' dates from 1991
- The exhibition at Karma coincided with a book publication on Whitney's work
- Whitney's method involves completing paintings over two sessions with drying days between
- Color blocks create kinetic energy and transform painting into a time-based experience
Entities
Artists
- Stanley Whitney
- Pablo Picasso
- Pierre Bonnard
- Walter Benjamin
Institutions
- Karma Books and Gallery
- Studio Museum in Harlem
- artcritical
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- Rome
- Italy
- Egypt
- Harlem