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- Sargent & Paris Opening at The Met π«π·
Sargent & Paris Opening at The Met π«π·
Issue #77: April 22 - 28
π Highlights
π¨ Last chance to see Jean Dubuffet & 2 more exhibits at Pace.
π Major exhibition Sargent and Paris opens at The Met this Sunday. Plus, Yu Nishimura opens at DZ.
π Our read of the week is Rashid Johnson Finds His Promised Land at the Guggenheim (NYTimes) reviewing the new survey filling the walls of the renowned rotunda.
π’ On Thursday, stop by Paula Cooper Gallery for an Artist Talk β Cynthia Hawkins with Donna De Salvo.
π¨ Last Chance
In the Museums
No major closures to report.
In the Galleries
Jean Dubuffet: The Hourloupe Cycle
π Pace
β° closing April 26
β paintings, sculptures, and architectural models of distinctive biomorphic forms, from one of the great innovators of post-war European painting
π see exhibit details.
β Robert Nava: After Hours, showcasing paintings and works on paper depicting hybrid mythic figures, and Richard Learoyd: A Loathing of Clocks and Mirrors, with portrait, still life, and landscape photography, are closing the same day

Installation view from Jean Dubuffet: The Hourloupe Cycle. Photography courtesy Pace Gallery.
sarah martin-nuss: future currents
π Rachel Uffner
β° closing April 26
βsound installation composed of Martin-Nussβ layered vocal recordings along with her lush canvases
π see exhibit details.
β upstairs gallery: gianna commito: tolerances closes the same day
In addition, closing on April 26:
Interactive sculpture and photographs on politics: Taryn Simon closes at Gagosian
Reimagined perspective on modern urban landscape: Keita Morimoto: To Nowhere and Back closes at Almine Rech
Paintings on everyday subjects: Joe Andoe: AM PM closes at Almine Rech
Videos on technology, media, and design: Mungo Thomson: Time Life & A Universal Picture closes at Karma
π Just In
In the Museums
Sargent and Paris
π The Met
β° opening April 27
β exploring the early career of American painter John Singer Sargent, known for his ambitious portraits and figure paintings that pushed boundaries (including the infamous Madame X)
π see exhibit details.
β Check out Sunday at The Met β Sargent and Paris (educational panel) on April 27, 2-3:30pm

John Singer Sargent, American, Florence 1856β1925 London βThe Daughters of Edward Darley Boitβ 1882, Oil on canvas, 87 3/8 Γ 87 5/8 in. (221.9 Γ 222.6 cm) | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Gift of Mary Louisa Boit, Julia Overing Boit, Jane Hubbard Boit, and Florence D. Boit in memory of their father, Edward Darley Boit | Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
In the Galleries
Yu Nishimura: Clearing Unfolds
π David Zwirner
β° opening April 24, with a reception
β multilayered, dreamlike paintings on everyday inspiration such as street photography, anime, and the diverse landscapes of Japan
π see exhibit details.

Yu Nishimura, Along the Skyline, 2025 (detail) Β© Yu Nishimura. Courtesy the artist and David Zwirner
Julia Von Eichel: Fathon
π Perrotin
β° opening April 23
βrhythmic, elemental landscapes balancing mystery and clarity
π see exhibit details.
β Nancy Graves: The Illusion of Motion and IvΓ‘n Argote: Breathings open the same day
In addition:
Portraits investigating gender expression: Manuel Pardo: Stardust opens at PPOW on April 25
π Catherine Goodman & Hauser & Wirth have partnered on a fundraising initiative related to Earth Day. Goodman is selling 18 unique hand-painted lithographs β 100% of proceeds will go to the non-profit Art into Acres. Shop here.
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ποΈ Events of the week
Artist Talk: Cynthia Hawkins in conversation with Donna De Salvo (Paula Cooper Gallery, April 24, 6pm)
New Galleries/Fresh PerspectivesβA Conversation About Presenting Africaβs Cultural Landmarks (The Met, April 25, 6pm) β film screening & discussion on Africaβs Cultural Landmarks
Curator TalkβThe New Art: American Photography, 1839β1910 (The Met, April 29, 11am)
Sunday at The Met β Sargent and Paris (The Met, April 27, 2pm)
π Further Reading
Rashid Johnson Finds His Promised Land at the Guggenheim β NYTimes
A Picasso Show From Pabloβs Daughter β NYTimes
[Youtube] Uncovering Jack Whittenβs mysterious abstractions | HOW TO SEE
A Glorious Show of Textile Art Unspools in 18th-Century New York Building β Artnet
Roy Meets World β Puck News | Subscribe here
How John Singer Sargentβs βMadame Xβ Turned Paris High Society Upside Downβ Artnet
A Guide to U.S. Museums to See This Year β NYTimes
The Darker Side of Japanβs Love of Cuteness β NYTimes
The Tragic Life of Egon Schieleβs Secret Niece Revealed β Artnet
How Much Art Sold Online in 2024? β Artnet
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