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Walter Robinson's 'Indulgences' Exhibition Draws Downtown Crowd at Dorian Grey Gallery

exhibition · 2026-04-22

Walter Robinson's exhibition 'Indulgences' opened March 1st at Dorian Grey gallery in the East Village, attracting an enthusiastic audience that included notable critics and artists. The show features small fluid paintings and gouaches depicting pulp romance imagery, pin-ups, everyday food items, pharmaceutical products, and liquor bottles. Robinson has maintained an active studio practice since Artnet magazine ceased publication last summer. His recent exhibitions have appeared at Metro Pictures, Firecat Projects in Chicago, and Haunch of Venison. The exhibition runs through April 7th at 437 East 9th Street between 1st Avenue and Avenue A. Photographer Manuel Arjona documented the opening event.

Key facts

  • Walter Robinson's exhibition 'Indulgences' opened March 1st
  • The show is at Dorian Grey gallery in the East Village
  • The exhibition features small fluid paintings and gouaches
  • Subjects include pulp romance, pin-ups, food, pharmaceuticals, and liquor bottles
  • Notable attendees included Roberta Smith, Jerry Saltz, Donald Kuspit, and Rene Ricard
  • Robinson has been active in his studio since Artnet magazine ended last summer
  • Recent exhibitions include Metro Pictures, Firecat Projects Chicago, and Haunch of Venison
  • The exhibition runs through April 7th at 437 East 9th Street

Entities

Artists

  • Walter Robinson
  • Roberta Smith
  • Jerry Saltz
  • Donald Kuspit
  • Rene Ricard
  • Manuel Arjona

Institutions

  • Dorian Grey
  • Artnet magazine
  • Metro Pictures
  • Firecat Projects
  • Haunch of Venison

Locations

  • East Village
  • New York
  • United States
  • Chicago
  • Illinois
  • 437 East 9th Street
  • 1st Avenue
  • Avenue A

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