Walton Ford and Neo Rauch Exhibitions in Chelsea Explore Artistic Conservatism
At Paul Kasmin Gallery until July 3, 2008, Walton Ford showcases six expansive watercolor pieces featuring various animals, including a Persian tiger and a bison. "Tur" (2007) portrays a bison within a snowy landscape, while "Loss of the Lisbon Rhinoceros" (2008) envisions an animal adrift at sea, drawing inspiration from Dürer. "Malmaison" (2008) illustrates a bird conflict symbolizing the Napoleonic Wars. Meanwhile, Neo Rauch displays 11 paintings at David Zwirner Gallery until June 21, 2008, merging 19th-century realism with mid-20th-century contexts. His notable works include "Der Garten des Bildhauers" (2008) and "Entfaltung" (2008). Both artists highlight traditional techniques and historical allusions, diverging from postmodern irony, as observed in the New York Sun on May 22, 2008.
Key facts
- Walton Ford's exhibition at Paul Kasmin Gallery runs until July 3, 2008
- Neo Rauch's exhibition at David Zwirner Gallery runs until June 21, 2008
- Ford's works include "Tur" (2007), "Loss of the Lisbon Rhinoceros" (2008), and "Malmaison" (2008)
- Rauch's paintings include "Der Garten des Bildhauers" (2008) and "Entfaltung" (2008)
- Ford uses watercolor and graphic mediums to depict animals in historical tableaux
- Rauch blends 19th-century realism with mid-20th-century settings
- Both artists are noted for traditional skill rather than conceptual innovation
- A review first appeared in the New York Sun on May 22, 2008
Entities
Artists
- Walton Ford
- Neo Rauch
- John Currin
- de Chirico
- Picabia
- Picasso
- Dürer
Institutions
- Paul Kasmin Gallery
- David Zwirner Gallery
- New York Sun
- Leipzig's Academy of Graphic Arts
- German Democratic Republic
Locations
- Chelsea
- New York
- United States
- Rome
- Italy
- Leipzig
- Germany
- Malmaison
- France